Hafa adai! Check out all the original artworks that are available for sale. Just over 30 acrylic paintings on stretched canvas to choose from. All artworks created by Michelle Pier, local Guam artist.
As we close out the month, March on Guam carries a powerful dual meaning. It is both Mes CHamoru and International Women’s Month, a time to honor culture, ancestry, and the strength of women who shape our communities. For me, these celebrations are intertwined. My identity as a Chamorro woman informs not only my art, …
12/12 Birthday Vortex: Mission complete!!! A ton of fun was had, creative artisans from our badass Guam community of entrepreneurs pursuing their passions and sharing it with others, it was a perfect evening. I wouldn’t change a thing (except maybe an extra working AC, since it got sooooo hot with so many people and only …
Launched the Milagro wine at the Hyatt Wine Fest! Featuring my artwork on the wine bottle label. Woohoo!
This exhibit was in conjunction with the Smithsonian Water Ways exhibit. The museum is full of a wide array of local artworks as well as really cool installations from the Smithsonian.
Had an amazing and meaningful time at this year’s 2017 Pink Ball Guam. Photo above taken by Rubyjane Buhain-Redila.
Spoke at the Guam YES: Youth Entrepreneurship Summit today. What an intelligent and enthusiastic room full of students who are going to do just fine in life. Well-done event, honored to have been a part of it.
Showcased my artwork at The Globe Ladies Night: Sassy N Classy!
From time to time, I get commissioned to recreate a certain painting, either with a different color scheme, size, or other feature from the original. I recently painted the “Reflections of Peace” painting, and was asked to recreate a smaller version. Here is the recreated painting, from start to finish, including its new home:
After a few commission projects, I was itching to paint what was in my mind and heart. This piece, “Reflections of Peace,” created itself in the moment, I didn’t have a complete image in my mind when I started, but it came together as I played with the paint. Here are photos of the process …
A recent commission piece I did for a client (who is now officially a collector!) is a latte stone painting, representing his twin daughters. This is the third painting I’ve done for this amazing client of mine, and honored to fill his wall with meaningful art! Painting is 24″x30″ acrylic on stretched canvas. Here are …
Grand Opening mission complete! Thank you to everyone that was able to stop by, and thank you to everyone who was there in spirit too. Opening this studio has been a 6-month long journey, and so worth it! Here are photos of the Grand Opening:
Had a full group of 25 participants in my Creative Session today for the EMC Calvo Foundation’s Cancer Circle of Care Retreat at the Westin. The focus is on health, hope and healing through the holidays. My session was called The Art of Living, and every participant did an amazing job in allowing themselves to …
Studio has been renovated over the last few months, and I had my soft opening at the beginning of October. The grand opening will be December 10th. Here are photos of the renovation process. All that is left to do is install the flooring, some window treatments, and some basic decor.
I was recently inspired by the season of flame trees in full bloom here on Guam. Truly a sight to see, these vibrant red and orange flowers will demand your attention and invite your appreciation for such beauty. As I drove by a particularly amazing flame tree in Hagatna, I knew that it would be …
Catching a break between commission work, I decided to paint an image that has been marinating in my mind’s eye for some time now. The Purple Tree Goddess image is one the represents the rich strength of nature, and that the energy that runs through the trees is the same energy that runs through us. …
The 2016 Electric Island Festival commissioned me to create their event mascot sculpture, a mermaid, or “Sirena.” I recruited Addison Moyer to help me build an industrial style sculpture, consisting of mostly rebar and chicken wire.
The Divine Mother painting commissions continue! This one is especially unique because it is done in only black, white, and gold paint for a modern style finish for my client’s new office. This piece is a 16″x20″ acrylic on stretched canvas, and to follow are photos and videos of the painting process.
Commission complete! A starfish was requested, now it’s time to sign, seal and deliver. This was a really fun piece. I got to play with my new palette knives to create that blended impasto look for the background. Metallic blue and gold were also used in this painting. 30″x30″ acrylic on stretched canvas.