Michelle Macnamara is a painter based in Byron Bay, where she lives with her husband and daughter. Originally from Melbourne, she now works from her home studio, painting in oil.

Michelle has been drawn to drawing and painting since she was young. Her work often centres on the female form and draws heavily from self-portraiture. A personal thread that runs through everything she makes.

Her paintings are known for their bold, harmonious colours, but it's the feeling they carry that stays with you. Whether it's a simple nude or a more layered composition, there's a quiet presence to her work that invites you to slow down and look.

Since 2006, Michelle has shown her work in solo and group exhibitions around the world, and her paintings are held in private collections internationally.

Michelle is a Children's Author and Illustrator at GreatFunBooks.co