Post 212: Meet a PWAS Member: Michelle Baker

Meet a PWAS Member: Michelle Baker

Once an Artist, Always an Artist

Michelle Baker was always a creative person. In fact, she studied art as a child and she minored in art in college. But then professional duties and life got in the way, and art took a back seat—until 2020.

A confluence of events paved the way for Michelle to renew her dedication to art: the pandemic, leaving her career as a journalist, and her "nest" emptying out. A conversation with someone in 2020 inspired her to pick up her brushes, paints, and inks again. As this individual pointed out to Michelle, "Once an artist, always an artist."

Photo credit: Michelle Baker

A Fulfilling and Productive Creative Practice

I hope you'll watch Michelle's interview video below—Michelle will inspire you! In just a short period of time, she has become a prolific artist, begun exhibiting and selling her work, and started teaching art. Her story really shows how putting in time and effort leads to powerful results! You can see more of Michelle's work on her website and I encourage you to follow her on Instagram. 

Images courtesy of Michelle Baker

Proud to Be a PWAS Member

In our conversation, Michelle remarks on how PWAS membership has been beneficial for her. If you're an artist in Prince William County, Virginia, join this vibrant, inspiring group of your peers!

Photo Credits: Michelle Baker

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Author: Kathy Cornwell
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in gel printing, collage, and mixed media. Visit her Website at www.KathyCornwell.com or visit her on Instagram.

Photography/Video Credits:
Michelle Baker

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

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