You could say that Michelle Marsh, AAPLD's Artist of the Month for December, was born to be a photographer. Her grandmother was an avid photographer, who encouraged Michelle's childhood interest. Her mother loved adventure-- wherever she could find it. Those influences have shaped Michelle's vision as a nature photographer, and the work she displays this month on the Art Wall in the Adult Services Department at the Main Library.
Stop by for a taste of the great outdoors!
Name: Michelle Marsh
Community: Wonder Lake
Preferred Medium: Photography
Background/training: I've had a camera in my hands ever since I was a kid playing with a Barbie camera. I also learned as much as possible from my grandmother, who loved photography. My current style has developed over years of experimentation and self-study.
Preferred subjects: My favorite subjects are wildlife and landscapes. Photography is my favorite way to capture the beautiful sights I see while out in nature.
What inspires her work: My mom told me adventure is where you find it. While I would prefer to travel the world to take photos of exotic locales, sometimes the backyard is the farthest I can travel. I like the challenge of making the everyday extraordinary.
Michelle's work is for sale, and she can be reached at michellemrsh@gmail.com, or instagram.com/compassroeadventures
