Michaelann is a two dimensional visual artist who paints mostly in oils and acrylic or graphite, choosing mediums which match her goal for the mood of the subject. The focus of her work often relates to her long time fascination with capturing contrasts, not only in light and shape, but also in subject matter which translates ideas of opposite or opposed or conflicting meaning which piques her curiosity in translating interest technically to her work. Her subjects are often narrative and sourced from her upbringing by southern women at a time of transition in the understanding of the expectations of American women and their shifting roles, abilities and potential in a quickly changing world which give her a deep emotional roots in the past.

Since relocating to South Florida, her subject matter depicts the marine landscape and wild life around the region, which she paints en plein air to studio and uses to support conservation efforts for clean local waters. She also paints contemporary still life and portrait, letting the subject be interpreted in bold colors and expressive paint application. Always seeking challenges in creating interesting messages that will resonate with an audience, she studies to expand and invigorate her art. These include expanding into new projects and subjects, exercises, experiments, studies of inspiring master artists, and the local history and environment which are an endless resource for personal work.