For the overthinker

Your head is full. Your hands are empty.

All that noise needs somewhere to go. A canvas is a damn good place to start.

Paint with me free
Jerry Garcia

Papa Jerry  Michelle Scarafile Wallace

For the one who keeps saying someday

The paint is still in the bag.

You bought it for the version of you who finally has time. She’s not coming. You are… and you’re already here.

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expressive female portrait painting looking upward with teal background

The Thought Before The Turn  Michelle Scarafile Wallace

For the one who stopped making things

Life got loud. You got quiet.

The creative part of you didn’t disappear. It’s just been waiting for permission.

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Bold portrait of a woman named Zahara in yellow dress and headwrap by Michelle Scarafile

Zahara  Michelle Scarafile Wallace

Artist • Truth teller • Zen gangster

Hand me the noise. I'll give it somewhere to go.

I’m Michelle… painter first, permission slip second. Paint with me and you’ll walk away with a painting you’re proud to hang and a head that finally feels quiet.

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Between Light and Tide

Between Light & Tide  Michelle Scarafile Wallace

Held In Petals
Michelle at desk

Hi, I'm Michelle Scarafile Wallace... a Charleston painter

I built the course I wish I'd had.

I’m a Charleston painter and a senior trainer for Tony Robbins… so I know two things for sure: how to make a painting and how to get out of your own way. I teach both. Messy first. Permission always.

Step 1

Start free

Paint along with my free Paint Like Monet masterclass. No experience needed.

Step 2

Make a glorious mess

Mix almost any color from six paints and white… and stop being scared of ruining it.

Step 3

Hang it proudly

Finish a painting you’re proud to hang… and the confidence to start the next one.

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The part of the story I only tell my people.

Too much Monday...

Not enough coffee.

Because coffee helps. And so does perspective.

In their words...
Michelle’s art evokes deep emotions and invites reflection, capturing both intimate moments and the broader human experience. Her work balances both stillness and movement, inspiring a sense of possibility, personal connection, and the ever-changing flow of life.
Allyson W
Allyson W
Michelle's work is phenomenal. I'm so inspired by her use of color and texture in the diversity in her work. It's really wonderful.
Pam H.
Pam H.
I just want to see more! Michelle's art has such energy and excitement. Her art is playful, while at the same time displaying such strength.
Deb R
Deb R
Wow! Amazing! The colors and the feeling you get... Michelle's work has great vision... great feeling... great energy... I love it.
Mary B.
Mary B.
What I really love about Michelle's art is all the fabulous colors, the textures and the whole genre of work tells a complete story.
Julie L
Julie L

INK & IMAGINATION...

UPCOMING SHOWS & EXHIBITS...

"Freedom Has Fangs"

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IMAGINE traveling nearly 2,000 miles across relentless prairies, desolate sagebrush deserts and towering mountains… An awe-inspiring yet merciless landscape.

Every step is a gamble against smallpox, ruthless bandits, violent storms and the ever-present threat of ambush. In this world, a single misstep could mean your death.

“Freedom Has Fangs” brings to life the raw, untamed spirit of Taylor Sheridan’s epic TV show, “1883″ through a collection of 30 paintings… each a window into the journey of unlikely travelers bound by one shared hope: a better life.

“When I first watched the show, I was struck by its breathtaking beauty, but I didn’t yet know what I would paint. Now, this body of work tells the Dutton story… their struggle, their grit and their relentless pursuit of freedom… one brushstroke at a time.”

  • DATE: To Be Decided