Watercolor artist specializing in portraits and custom artwork

Bring your most meaningful memories to life.

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@hazelwaterstudio

behind the brush

I'm Michelle, the artist behind hazel water studio. painting with watercolor has pretty much always had my heart. Somewhere along the way, I decided to share my  passion for painting with others. Now, I find so much joy in creating meaningful keepsakes.

testimonials

  • portrait client

    “Michelle has done multiple projects for me and they were the best Christmas gifts ever. I was able to capture my parents in such a unique way that was a bit more elevated than a traditional photo in a frame. She cares so much, was able to make small edits where it made sense (like removing a random umbrella my step mom was holding) and the colors were so gorgeous. I will use Michelle for personalized and sentimental gifts every time.”

  • portrait recipient

    “I received this painting as a gift. I could not believe this was a real painting! Incredible work - I cherish this and have it framed in my foyer with our family photos.”

  • home portrait client

    “Everyone loves the painting of our house! It’s my favorite thing to see when I walk in the door.”

  • portrait client

    “Michelle has painted a few different things for us the past couple of years and each one has been exceptional. One, was a way for us to honor a retired state police officer that brought him to tears, and the other, was a way to honor a cherished family pet and hunting dog. Both portraits were stunning and are proudly displayed in their respective owners' homes. Michelle is always who I think of when I want to gift a sentimental, one of a kind, gift.”

  • home portrait client

    “The painting of our home is perfect. We absolutely love it. This is our very first home and this painting is so special to us.”