PORTFOLIO

Welcome! Thank you for checking out my portfolio! If you can’t find your favorite herb or flower, let me know.
A lot of time, effort and love is poured into creating each piece.
Many of the herbs are grown in my gardens! Once I decide on my subject matter, I paint it, cut it out, create the collage backgrounds and pair the illustrations and backgrounds. You can see more on the process below.

​Originals collages, if available (marked N/A if sold) are 9” x 12” on heavy water color paper unless noted. 
All are available in fine art quality prints and for licensing. 

Sunflower Wishes

Sunflower Duet. Original N/A

Hanaleese, Original N/A

Majestic Sunflower. Original N/A

Grapes ’n Berries

Elderberry Wishes 16” x 20”, Original N/A

Box Huckleberry Spring, Original N/A

Autumn Grapes, Original N/A

Elderberries on Rose, Original N/A

Box Huckleberry, Original N/A

Culinary Herbs

Rosemary for Remembrance, Original N/A

Basil Bouquet

Bay Laurel

Parsley Bouquet

Saffron Duet, Original N/A

Sage Duet. Original N/A

Ravishing Roots

Hecate’s Garlic

Easter Egg Radishes

Versatile Ginger

Autumn Bronzes

Protective Ash

Prosperous Almond, Original N/A

Walnut for Wishes

Golden Pears, Original N/A

Healing Willow

Harbingers of Spring!

Crocus Trio, Original N/A

Midnight Narcissus Duet

Lavender Violets

Bearded Iris, Original N/A

Shopping with Carrie’s Iris Tote

Hi! I’m Mikell

I hope you’ll enjoy my botanical collages and take some time to browse my herbal blog to learn more about the herbs (any plant that is useful).
We can learn so much from nature. Each botanical illustration I create allows me to get to know the strengths and attributes of each plant in more depth. My work with women in prison and adjudicated youth gave me a foundation to see the beauty in each and every person. Plants most people step on - weeds - delight me! Everything and everyone has value. 
Do you know your value? Many of us don’t, or it has taken us a lifetime to discover it. I’m hoping to remind you that you are one of a kind, and your light needs to shine brightly so we can all benefit!
Like the herbs, each of us brings gifts and talents that are unique only to us. There is no one else who has ever existed, in the history of the entire world, with your gifts, talents, perspectives, 
As you look through my site, please consider how you can become the best version of you by seeing how nature sharing her gifts benefits us all immeasurably.. You are here to live your life in full bloom!

​The Message of the Iris

The iris is named in honor of the greek goddess Iris,  a messenger between heaven and earth and the guardian of the rainbow. 

The three petals of the iris symbolize faith, wisdom and valor and are perfect for celebrating friendships, providing comfort and instilling a sense of peace.

THE PROCESS

A lot of time, effort and love is poured into creating each piece. Many of the herbs are grown in my gardens! Once I decide on my subject matter, I paint it, cut it out, create the collage backgrounds and pair the illustrations and backgrounds!

Painting and Cutting out the Artwork

Botanical Illustrations are painted, then cut out. 

Creating the Collage Background

White tissue paper is painted in vibrant colors.

 Collage Backgrounds

Pieces of the paper are ripped, torn and pasted on a background of heavy watercolor paper or canvas

Combing the Cut Out Painting with Collage Background

WHERE I CREATE!

Painting Area - Indoor

Painting Area - Outdoor

Office

Sewing Room

Painting by My Carriage House

My Little Log Cabin

Gardens 

Herbs Drying in Carriage House