Michelle Jardines is a first generation Cuban-American who has emerged in the wake of the influence of Gerhard Richter and J.M.W Turner. Her Cuban heritage has led her to focus on abstract realism and abstract expressionism that are continuously evolving through her life experiences. Through the expressive brush strokes, unique use of her palette knife and various blending techniques, she alters and creates compelling and memorable paintings with bold colors and dramatic compositions. Jardines explores the spiritual fragility of her surrounding environment and human emotion in her oil paintings on canvas.