Michele Aschenbrenner

With a B.A. in Art Education and an M.F.A. in Surface Pattern Design, Michele’s career began in textile design, eventually leading her to the Carolinas where she worked as a Creative Director. While raising three boys, she continued designing on a freelance basis and created much of her family’s home decor, blending art into daily life.

Michele’s work is deeply inspired by vintage aesthetics, especially mid-century design, cheerful color palettes, and floral patterns. A collector of vintage paint-by-number art, this nostalgic influence is reflected in her clean, vibrant style. She paints primarily with gouache and acrylics, using a hard-edge technique built up in thin, smooth layers. Her goal is to create “feel-good florals” that strike a balance between vintage charm and modern aesthetic. Passionate about the way spaces affect mood, she infuses her art with a sense of joy and cozy optimism.

After spending several decades in the Carolinas, Michele now lives in Malvern Pennsylvania. Her work has been shown at The Harding Art Show and Shain Gallery Invitational and currently at Lark & Key Gallery (Charlotte) and Liz Lidgett Gallery (Des Moines).