Michele Wortman a multimedia artist.
She tattoos, paints, takes pictures and writes electronic music. Though these mediums may vary, there is a common thread that glues them all together; they are all manifestations of her creative expression.Michele began painting and drawing as a kid, then majored in art at Lane Tech prep school in Chicago before studying briefly at the School of Art Institute. It was there that she became acquainted with oil paint and the figure. Since those early days of artistic exploration Michele has gone through a variety of styles and interests. Her early work was darker and more expressionistic. Around 1992 she started dating tattoo artist Guy Aitchison. Her world became brighter and so did her painting style as it grew with more of a psychedelic flavor. This was the mid 90's. She cut hair at an alternative salon, Milio's, which featured a rich tapestry of creative people and bold style. When not doing hair, Guy and Michele shared a loft where they painted regularly together.
