Michaelann earned a BA in art from Montclair State University and studied with many noted national artists. She is a signature member of Artists for Conservation, NAWA, the Society of Animal Artists, and the Martin Artisans Guild, where she is the current Board President, and a past PAPB board member (Plein Air Palm Beach).
Her work has been exhibited and awarded in juried shows in galleries and museums, as well as in plein air events. Her work is represented in collections worldwide. Her studio is on Hutchinson Island off the Treasure Coast of Florida, where she lives and paints. She photographs references for her conservation work while kayaking and fishing with her husband, Richard.
