Step Into the Art Story - news from the studio
The bluebells came early this year… and they didn’t hold back! I escaped to the woods for a day and came back inspired by the light, space and smell that you only experience in nature. So tell me What place holds your precious memories? These are the stories that get my creative juices flowing. What is your happy place? YOUR SPACE. YOUR STORY. ON CANVAS. Summer is coming… Longer evenings. Open windows. Life slowing down just enough to notice things again. Tel Aviv Beach Two, Acrylic on...
27 days ago • 3 min readWelcome to April Showers & New Beginnings
Hello and welcome! Michelle Baharier at the Private View of Filling in the Gaps As spring arrives, bringing fresh energy and longer days, I’m so happy to share this month’s news with you. April always feels like a time of renewal—and this year, there’s lots to celebrate. Thank You Michelle Baharier, speaking at the Private View of Filling in the Gaps, surrounded by her sitters Sue Elsegood and Kate Brown, friends and collectors A huge thank you to everyone who came to my recent solo...
about 2 months ago • 3 min readSpring Is in the Air!
Spring is in the Air Daffodils are blooming, cherry blossom is beginning to unfurl, and there’s a real sense of fresh energy all around. With International Women’s Day this month, March feels especially powerful ... Michelle Baharier at Art Space, Marylebone Parish Church And I have some exciting news to share! ‘FILLING IN THE GAPS’, Solo Exhibition Five years in the making, this exhibition is a labour of love Portraits of Disabled Activists My great aunt, Esther Annenberg I’m beyond excited...
3 months ago • 3 min readFilling the Gaps - Private View Invitation 4 March
Private View Invitation4 March 2026 Filling the Gaps — Solo Show I look forward to seeing you on 4th March, 5:30–8 PM! I’m beyond excited to invite you to the private view of my solo exhibition, Filling the Gaps — an evening of art, connection, and celebration. I'm thrilled to announce that Tabish Khan, Art Critic and Arts Editor at the Londonist, will open the show. This show is especially meaningful to me. My body of work 'Filling in the Gaps' turns the assumptions society holds about...
3 months ago • 1 min readLove, Art & Activism: What’s On This February
February is for love, powerful portraits, and exhibitions you won’t want to miss. Not forgetting Valentine treats, two solo shows, cushions, activism & turquoise seas… Welcome to February – the month of passion, love, and a little bit of magic... Are you ready? First things first… I hope you’re keeping warm. And seriously — where did January go? One minute we were saying Happy New Year, the next we’re already talking Valentine’s cards and spring exhibitions. So grab a cuppa (or a cushion —...
4 months ago • 5 min readJanuary Newsletter – Happy New Year 🎉
Happy New Year to One and All Let’s take a moment to celebrate everything we achieved last year and look ahead to the exciting adventures we’re about to embark on together. As we step into January, let the light in and allow it to wrap us in creativity, joy, love, and possibility. I have so much in store for you this year, and I’m thrilled to finally start sharing it. Thank you to everyone one has supported me, by attending my shows collecting my art and commissioning paintings and portraits!...
5 months ago • 4 min readMake The Season Bright with Art
Happy Holidays, Beautiful People! Whether you celebrate all the holidays or none at all, I’m sending you warmth and joy this season. We’re stepping into a magical time of year with: Hanukkah (Dec 14–22)Yule (Dec 21) - the Pagan festival of light returning, renewal, and community gatheringChristmas - the classic celebration of giving and togetherness No matter what you honour, may this season bring brightness into your life! And if you are gift-shopping…Why not choose art?When you buy one of...
6 months ago • 3 min readRemember, Remember the 5th of November!
Remember, Remember the 5th of November! Hello lovely art lovers! So, how am I going to light your fire this November? From Day of the Dead Parade, Columbia Rd London 1 November. Remembering those we have lost and loved... Well, think Judy Garland, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and that magical line: “That’s where you’ll find me.”Here’s where you’ll find me (and my art!) this month, as always sparking creativity, storytelling, and maybe even a few fireworks of inspiration along the way. Proud...
7 months ago • 3 min readCelebrate October with Art
🍂 October Newsletter - Something Special Just for You I don’t know about you, but I really love autumn. The air turns crisp, the leaves paint the world in reds and golds, and there’s something magical about the shorter days and golden light. I find this season sparks my creativity, whether I’m out walking in nature, chasing the last of the sunshine, or capturing those fleeting autumn tones in my photographs and paintings. Photo by Richard (IMX5) Williams I'm delighted my artwork was selected...
8 months ago • 3 min readArt, Joy, and New Beginnings - Michelle’s September Newsletter
Art, Joy, and New Beginnings Hello Dear Friends, September always feels like a fresh start – new energy, new projects, and a chance to gather together after summer. I’m so excited to share what’s happening this month and invite you to join me at exhibitions, viewings, and events full of art, community, and celebration. Smile! Photo: Richard (IMX5) Williams 🎉 September Events 🎉 Anna Lovely Gallery – Open Exhibition Private View & Garden Party on Friday 12th September, 5–8pm, 140 Sydenham Rd,...
9 months ago • 2 min read