Capturing memories oF homes, gardens, AND THE COASTAL LANDSCAPE
HAND-CRAFTED PAINTINGS OF PLACES THAT TELL OUR STORIES
BY NOVA SCOTIA ARTIST MICHELLE DARWINMichelle releases several collections of original paintings each year, including small originals and studies, making collecting art very accessible. You can also select from 30+ fine art prints – ideal as gifts, or for creating a gallery wall. If you’re looking for the ultimate thoughtful gift, she offers custom paintings – perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or key life moments.
Fill your home with meaningful art that lifts you up every time you see it!
THE
SONGS OF GRASSES
COLLECTION
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
The Songs of Grasses Collection is a series of original paintings inspired by the astonishingly varied palette of colours that can be seen in coastal grasses. This series portrays the shapeshifting nature of grasses at different times of day and year – as a major or minor player within each scene. The collection plays with harmonies of colour to capture an evocative and poetic view of Nova Scotia’s homes and coastal landscape.
This collection was released in September 2025.
THE MINIATURES COLLECTION
This collection of mini original paintings explores design and colour ideas within a square format. These mini paintings contain the same depth and thoughtfulness as my larger pieces – just as a musical miniature can be as emotionally rich and structurally complete as a full symphony. Their size invites you to lean in close and engage personally with each piece.
Miniatures can be hung in a special spot, tucked into a corner, or grouped together for a gallery wall look.
Paintings were released in July 2025.
FINE ART PRINTS
Prints available in the shop
You can order prints of select paintings from recent collections in three sizes: 5x7”, 8x10”, 13x19”.
Prints are high-quality giclée prints on a beautifully lightly textured natural white paper. They look almost as good as the real thing – for a tiny fraction of the cost!
NEW PRINTS coming early November 2025!
Join the Studio List to be first in line!
PAINTING STUDIES
A great way to collect original art affordably
Feel the life and energy they capture! Studies show the thought process of the artist and have an intimacy and immediacy to them that is unique. Each piece is matted and ready-to-frame.
Wouldn’t you love a little one-of-a-kind gem?
Custom paintings
I love to create paintings of homes, gardens, and meaningful places. Experiencing them recreated in a painting not only captures a moment in time, it brings back a flood of associated feelings. Making art that captures these memories is deeply fulfilling. You can book commission paintings – for yourself or as a meaningful gift.
LEARN MORE
Feel accompanied
There is great healing, connection, and strength that comes by sharing the wisdom we have gained through our experiences. In addition to sharing new work as it is created, and the stories behind the paintings, I also share valuable learnings and tools so that you can feel inspired, motivated, and accompanied as you pursue your creative work – in whatever form it may take.
Let’s Get acquainted
I am a painter & storyteller who finds deep joy and connection in living seasonally and working with my hands. I love getting out to explore and paint the coastal landscape, towns, and homes around where I live on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Learn more about my story and what painting projects I am currently working on.
