Michelle St Laurent - Artist

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Born and raised in New Jersey in a large Italian family, Michelle St. Laurent began painting at age six, inspired by the works of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Her love for Disney art was evident early on , so much so that her first-grade contest entry was disqualified for looking "too professional." At 16, after moving to Florida, Michelle set her sights on becoming a Disney Artist. She studied Advertising and Design at the Art Institute in Ft. Lauderdale and later worked as a scenic artist, graphic designer, and children ' s book illustrator. Her journey led her to the Disney Design Group , where she spent a decade creating theme park merchandise and trained under Disney legend Ralph Kent. She later became an Art Director for Disney ' s Park s Events team. Since 1998, Michelle has been painting for the Disney Galleries , bringing classic Disney magic to life through her work. Her art reflects a deep love for family, storytelling, and the joy of rediscovering childhood wonder.