​Michelle Nicely (aka Michelle Green) is a resident artist of the Central Coast/Santa Cruz. A graduate of The University of Texas in Austin, Michelle received her Bachelor of Fine Art in studio art; painting and photography. After leaving Texas to pursue life in California three plus decades ago, she landed in the heart of Hollywood's film industry; working her way up from a scenic artist to Production Designer and was inducted into The Art Directors Guild.

Michelle's clients include: Graham Nash, Chris Squire of YES, Aerosmith, Back St. Boys, Olsen Twins, Ozzy Osbourne, Dr. Dre & MTV. Her feature film work includes: “Who’s Your Daddy?" and "Space Kids".

​Michelle served as resident muralist for “Martin Lawrence Galleries” on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. Her scope of work also includes interior decorating and painting large montages in oils with iconic themes from travels around the globe.