Ever Wonder What An Artist Gets Up To In Their Spare Time? Let me show you... and for sure, there will be painting.
I'm Michelle Pashko, a Canadian artist living lakeside, surrounded by the wildlife and landscapes that inspire every brushstroke.
My work is rooted in a deep love for the natural world. Growing up on a farm in rural Ontario in the 70s and 80s, I was immersed in a world of wildflowers, changing seasons, and the quiet beauty.
I paint mainly in acrylic using impasto techniques, thick, expressive brushwork that gives each piece a dimensional, tactile quality you can almost feel. I also work with alcohol inks, which bring a fluid, luminous energy to wildlife portraits and abstract backgrounds. Many pieces combine both, layering rich texture with vibrant, flowing colour.
My subjects range from the majestic — wolves, cougars, herons, eagles — to the quietly beautiful: wildflower fields, lily ponds, cottage country sunsets. Each painting tells a story.