It all began with color, curiosity, and a Canon printer. Here's how my creative journey led to the launch of Graphique Addictions.
I’m so glad you’re here—my name is Michele, and I’m the artist behind Graphique Addictions. Launched officially in 2025 after years of creative exploration, this brand is the result of a lifelong obsession with vibrant colors and visual storytelling.
Raised on Long Island, NY, I was the kid who cherished every shade in the 152-crayon box—especially the boldest periwinkles, purples, and electric pinks, along with the magical metallics like copper, gold, and silver. Some passions never fade—they simply evolve.
That spark reignited in 2020 when I became fascinated with tarot cards—not just for their symbolism, but for their art. I started collecting decks, drawn in by their vivid designs, and soon felt inspired to create my own. I taught myself Photoshop and began designing a music-themed tarot deck, falling in love with the process of compositing, layering, and transforming elements into cohesive works of art.
While my tarot deck is still in progress, the creative floodgates opened. I found myself experimenting with other digital artworks, moving between my deck and bold standalone designs. I knew I needed to see my work in physical form, so after extensive research, I bought my first Canon inkjet printer. That moment—seeing my digital art printed—was electric. But it didn’t come easy.
Like many artists, I learned the hard way that what looks vivid on screen can print dull and muddy if you don't understand color spaces. That disappointment drove me to learn everything I could about CMYK vs. RGB, monitor calibration, and the nuances of printing. Once I made the switch to designing in CMYK and properly calibrating my screen, my prints finally looked as vibrant as I envisioned. That moment of matching print to screen felt like magic—and every artist deserves that.
With a growing collection of colorful designs and a drive to share them, I created my online art store for others who love bold, expressive artwork. If you're someone who gets excited by punchy palettes, layered textures, and creative mashups of graffiti, pop, and abstract styles—welcome. I made this for you.
Now living in sunny South Florida (and happily escaping those long NY winters), I continue to create art while working in application development. With the paw of approval from my adorable feisty Maltese studio assistant, every piece I offer is crafted with passion, precision, and color you can feel.
Explore art that speaks to your soul—and adds a little vibrance to your world.
– Michele
Founder & Artist, Graphique Addictions
