Greetings

The Giving Ink is a the working art studio of Michelle Juliet, stationery store, and gallery in one teeny space at 1693 Mission Drive at Alisal in Solvang, California

Hours vary, so kindly call before planning to visit: 805-732-1205

The Giving Ink reflects Michelle's personal passion for connecting people through both writing and art.  She wanted to continue offering the stationery selections people have loved, while also creating a space where I could paint, print-make, and share exhibitions with other artists. Inspired by libraries and European salons—where people once gathered to converse, debate, and exchange ideas—this space is a smaller version of a bigger vision I hold for community and creativity.

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Michelle Juliet Feldman is an artist residing in the Santa Ynez Valley, California. After three-decades, she returned to fine art in her fifties, bringing with her a wealth of experience and insight. Michelle studied the fundamentals of oil painting through the lens of classical realism, focusing on still life, while cultivating a unique style that showcases her passion for paper, text, and the interplay of light and shadow. She views art as an immersive experience that engages the senses, evoking sight, memory, and emotion.

 

Through Michelle's studies in art and composition, she became fascinated by the underlying structures found throughout nature and how these principles can strengthen visual composition, observation, and design. 

From that curiosity, the Mobile App, Phiora was created as an educational and creative tool to make these concepts more accessible and interactive. The app allows users to overlay compositional guides inspired by the Golden Ratio onto subjects, images, and scenes, helping students better understand balance, movement, and visual harmony in a hands-on way.

My hope is simply to encourage deeper observation, curiosity, and discussion around the intersection of art, mathematics, nature, and design.

The app can be downloaded here.
For more information, visit Phiora.app

She is a mom to two beautiful twins, and dog Honey. Thank you for visiting.

With love and gratitude.