Michele is an artist, illustrator, and children’s book author whose work is rooted her love of nature and a belief in the power of young people and their ability to change the world. She is the founder of Sweetfern Studio and Ladybug Publishing, where she creates illustrated books, paintings, and heirloom designs that celebrate curiosity, kindness, and the beauty that can be found in small things. Inspired by woodland paths, old houses, and the natural world, Michele’s work invites both children and adults to linger in moments of quiet wonder.