Hello, I'm Michelle Dreselly.

Michelle Dreselly is a professional artist based in New Hampshire’s Seacoast region​,​ creating vibrant​,​ dynamic work from her studio at The Art Center in Dover​,​ NH. After a successful career in commercial real estate and finance​,​ she took a bold leap in 2023 to fully embrace her lifelong passion for art—a journey deeply rooted in a rich and varied creative background. She studied fashion design at Marist College and the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and earned a minor in Fine Arts from San Jose State University. She further honed her craft through supplemental programs at the New Hampshire Institute of Art​,​ Sanctuary Arts​,​ and the Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program​,​ with a focus on mixed media and oil painting. Michelle’s work bursts with energy and color​,​ blending abstract expressionism with stylized realism to create pieces that pop with personality and layered complexity. Best known for her expressive​,​ bold portraits of women​,​ her art explores themes of self-discovery​,​ resilience​,​ and joyful strength. Through a lively mix of collage​,​ textured acrylics​,​ and rich oil paint​,​ she creates paintings that invite viewers to slow down and savor moments of delight​,​ nostalgia​,​ and connection—fine art with a wink and a splash of whimsy. Resonating with collectors around the world​,​ Michelle’s work speaks to those who crave color​,​ curiosity​,​ and the courage to live life wide open—a vibrant celebration of what it means to be fully​,​ freely​,​ and beautifully ourselves.