As a young adult Michelle Marttila moved to
Virginia to study art, taking classes and experimenting with various techniques
and styles when earning her degree. She gleaned further experience from working
with theater set-designers and professional decorative painters. In addition to her love for art, she pursued
her passion of helping others and earned a Master’s
in Counseling.
For years, she enjoyed a variety of
administrative positions that provided the opportunity to utilize her art in
the field of counseling. Ultimately,
this love for creating drove Michelle in the direction to help, encourage, and
inspire others through the visual arts, instead of in an office setting.
Michelle mostly works with found and vintage
pieces and revives them with a fresh twist for others to enjoy for more years to
come. She uses various mediums and colors
in reinventing the forgotten.
In addition, she works with heavy body
acrylics to make fun and whimsy creations.
These original designs have a multi-dimensional look that incorporate
vibrant colors, layers and texture.
Her work reflects the beauty she finds in the
world around her and inspiration from God’s Word. Opening up the door for others to find joy
and hope in the journey of life.
Apart from her artwork, she is involved with
a team of local educators as an art instructor for children. She finds teaching them a blessing and has
learned so much from their enthusiasm to create.
When Michelle is not painting, you can find
her writing children’s stories (Happy Heart Books), cooking up a new
recipe, hiking, or exploring scenic Virginia with her husband and family.
For more inspirations, please visit: www.happyheartmade.com
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