The Vision ~ Artful Elegance
What started as hobbies for Denise, soon began to blossom into quality pieces of hand-crafted jewelry and home décor items that people took notice of and inquired about. Over the years, she gifted many family members and friends with her creations. Finally, she stepped out on faith in 2016 and began allowing her passions and talents to work for her. Thus, Artful Elegance was born. Currently featuring her creative designs as DMichele, Artful Elegance is the home of one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted wearable art, wall art and home décor.
The Designer ~ DMichele
DMichele is self-taught in the art of jewelry making and specializes in combining various metal chains and beads in a unique fashion for her jewelry creations. She is also self-taught in the art of carpentry. Her portfolio includes hand-crafted bookshelves and cabinets, decorative storage boxes, clocks and mixed media wood and metal wall art. Most recently, she has begun working with acrylic paints on canvas and with polymer clay.
Several family members, including her father, are artists and craftsmen in their own right. Her creations are greatly informed by this heritage and inspired by the many cultures, colors and architecture seen in her travels throughout the world. Engaging her creative side is an outlet that balances a very technical career. Yet, having that technical side, greatly lends itself to the full attention to detail in her art.
She was born and raised mostly in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and lived in North Carolina and Germany as well. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clemson University (South Carolina) and holds a Professional Certification from George Washington University (Washington, DC). Currently, she resides in Bowie, Maryland.
Several family members, including her father, are artists and craftsmen in their own right. Her creations are greatly informed by this heritage and inspired by the many cultures, colors and architecture seen in her travels throughout the world. Engaging her creative side is an outlet that balances a very technical career. Yet, having that technical side, greatly lends itself to the full attention to detail in her art.
She was born and raised mostly in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and lived in North Carolina and Germany as well. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Clemson University (South Carolina) and holds a Professional Certification from George Washington University (Washington, DC). Currently, she resides in Bowie, Maryland.