We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Michelle Lander Feinberg. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Michelle below.

Michelle , appreciate you joining us today. If you could go back in time do you wish you had started your creative career sooner or later?

Honestly, no. My path unfolded the way it was meant to.

I had a full, rewarding career before, and that and other experiences shaped me. They gave me perspective, taught me discipline, and helped me understand people—lessons that now feed into my creative practice in meaningful ways.

If I had started younger, I might have been chasing something that doesn’t drive me—like fame or commercial success. But that’s never been the motivation behind my art. Painting found me when I needed it most, during a time of deep personal grief. It became a lifeline, not a ladder. Every chapter in life teaches us something, and I’m grateful for the one that led me here.

Michelle , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My journey into the art world wasn’t exactly linear (is anything truly linear?). I started my professional life as a trusts and estates attorney, but after the loss of my brother, I turned to painting as a form of therapy. What began as a deeply personal process—throwing paint to release grief—gradually transformed into a joyful and expressive art practice. I create original abstract paintings, ranging from lyrical and geometric abstraction to abstracted landscapes and seascapes. My work is vibrant, emotionally charged, and often centered around circular forms—a symbol I return to again and again to represent continuity, resilience, and renewal. I’ve had the honor of seeing my art live in hospitals, corporate offices, galleries, and private homes—bringing light, energy, and emotion to each space.

What sets my work apart is its ability to channel personal struggle into something hopeful and uplifting. I believe in the healing power of color and composition—art that doesn’t just hang on a wall but stirs something inside you. Whether I’m painting a seascape or geometric piece, I want viewers to feel something: peace, joy, introspection, or even a sense of starting fresh.

I am proud that my art has found its way into places of healing such as hospitals and wellness spaces, where people need visual reminders of hope. I’m also honored to be a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists and a part of vibrant art communities like TAG in Boston’s SoWa Art and Design District.

For anyone new to my work: Welcome. My paintings are an invitation to pause, to feel, and to remember that even in our most chaotic moments, there’s beauty to be found—and created.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

Absolutely—and it’s deeply personal. My mission isn’t driven by sales or outside approval; it’s about showing up with honesty and letting the act of painting lift me up—and, I hope, lift others, too. Color is my language, and the process itself is healing. I paint to feel better, to process life’s chaos, and to create something beautiful out of whatever emotion I’m holding.

While many in the art world emphasize sticking to one style for brand recognition, I’ve never been able to paint that way. My work shifts because I shift. Sometimes I need the structure of geometric forms to feel grounded; other times, I need the freedom of lyrical abstraction or the calm of an imagined landscape. I follow the feeling, not the formula. At the end of the day, if my work brings a moment of joy, comfort, or connection to someone else, that’s the real success.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

My social media journey has been all about connection—not curation. I didn’t start out with a strategy or aesthetic grid in mind. I just started sharing my work, my process, and little pieces of my story in an honest way. I try to show up as myself—some days in the studio covered in paint, other days reflecting on why I create in the first place. What helped me grow wasn’t perfect posts—it was being real, engaging with others, and supporting fellow artists and creatives.

My biggest advice? Be genuine. Share what moves you. Don’t stress about likes—focus on building community. Comment on others’ work, answer messages, celebrate others’ wins. Social media can be overwhelming, but it can also be a beautiful space for encouragement and connection if you use it to lift others up as well as yourself.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.micheidistudio.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micheidi_studio/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-feinberg-9463251a7
• Other: https://www.artsy.net/artist/michelle-lander-feinberg