Michele Olinde is a mixed media artist based out of West Monroe, Louisiana. She majored in advertising design, illustration and drawing. She was formally trained in a variety of art media from Northeast Louisiana University. Shortly after graduating as a fine arts major, she returned to N.L.U. receiving a master's degree in education with a minor in history. For approximately 30 plus years, her focus has been on production of a quality art program at the high school level in Northeast Louisiana. The majority of this time was spent teaching gifted art; thus, resulting in numerous top awards earned by her students. Her private work has been displayed in various art exhibits and competitions throughout the state. Common subject matter includes mixed media portraits, whimsical ink drawings and romantic landscapes with a loose, impressionistic style. Recently she retired from teaching and is looking for new opportunities to showcase and sell her work.