Michele Mikesell’s captivating 2025 oil-on-canvas piece (40" x 36") invites viewers to immerse themselves in the enigmatic beauty of myth and the universal human experience. The work’s title, inspired by the ethereal muse of Celtic lore, adds an air of mystery and intrigue.
Blending human elements with symbolic depth, Mikesell employs her distinctive anthropomorphic style to explore themes of irony, contradiction, humor, and tragedy. Her intuitive process, combined with refined presentation techniques, makes The Leanan Sidhe a compelling reflection of intellect, instinct, and artistic storytelling.