Michelle Katsouranis
Michelle was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1970. After studying Graphic Design at Swinburne University, she graduated in 1991 and has been a freelance illustrator and artist ever since.
Michelle is a contemporary artist whose work is inspired by her deep interest in cosmology, philosophy, and the interconnectedness of life. Drawing on her love for nature, yoga, and the movements of everyday life, Michelle’s paintings explore the dynamic and evolving nature of reality. Using layered oil paint, she creates textured, mosaic-like surfaces from which silhouettes of living forms—people, birds, fish, and trees—emerge. Her work invites contemplation on the universe’s interconnected fabric, challenging human perception and encouraging a wider perspective. Michelle’s paintings have been exhibited at the Without Pier Gallery, in numerous group shows, and are held in private collections throughout Victoria. She is also known for her philanthropic contributions, having donated several pieces to charity.
Her illustration work spans a wide variety of styles, with clients that include design studios, book and magazine publishers, and advertising agencies. Notable clients she has worked with include Coles Myer, Melbourne Museum, Yarra Valley Water, The Age, Australia Post, Penguin Books, Crayola, GQ Magazine, and Loreto/Mandeville Hall, among many others. Additionally, she has created greeting card collections for publishers in Australia, the UK, and the USA.
Michelle is also a passionate Iyengar Yoga teacher and the founder of Bayside Yoga, a school in Cheltenham where she shares her love for yoga with the community.
