web analytics

Welcome to Island Dancer Art

Inspired by the beauty, light, and quiet magic of Florida’s Gulf Coast

From her home on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Michelle Power finds inspiration in the everyday beauty around her — the beaches, sunsets, reflections, wildlife, and shifting coastal light. These moments, large and small, become the heart of her creative process.

In her studio, she transforms them into expressive paintings that celebrate the color, movement, and atmosphere of coastal life.

Michelle’s Portfolio

previous arrow
next arrow

Bring the Beauty of the Coast Into Your Home

(Complete portfolio here)

  • Stillness in Pink

    Stillness in Pink

    One calm afternoon, the shoreline seemed dipped in shades of soft pink, and right in the middle of it stood a flamingo who had clearly mastered the art of doing absolutely nothing. Balanced effortlessly on one leg, he gazed…

    Read more: Stillness in Pink
  • When the Day Slips Away

    When the Day Slips Away

    Some evenings the Gulf seems to breathe more slowly. The waves roll in long quiet lines while the sky begins its gentle transformation from day to night. A narrow opening in the clouds reveals the sun just as it…

    Read more: When the Day Slips Away
  • Thoughtful Flamingo

    Thoughtful Flamingo

    I came across this flamingo late in the afternoon, moving so slowly it felt almost human — as if it were deep in thought. The water around it was glowing with those ember-like colours you only get at the…

    Read more: Thoughtful Flamingo
  • Framed by the Sunset

    Framed by the Sunset

    One evening, while walking along the beach at sunset, this beautiful bird came flying toward me out of nowhere. Instead of disappearing into the distance, he silently glided to a landing, walked gently toward me, then turned and stood…

    Read more: Framed by the Sunset
  • Nightfall on the Gulf

    Nightfall on the Gulf

    Just as the last traces of daylight slipped away, the moon pushed through a cozy layer of clouds and took its place over the Gulf, glowing like it had been waiting all day for its moment. The waves shimmered…

    Read more: Nightfall on the Gulf
  • Moonlight Stroll

    Moonlight Stroll

    As evening slipped into its darker shades, I caught sight of a solitary crane making his way along the shore—this time not wading through the water, but walking gracefully atop the delicate crest of a tiny lapping wave. The…

    Read more: Moonlight Stroll
  • Two-for-One

    Two-for-One

    Some pelicans like to make an entrance, and this one did it with style. He settled onto the aqua-blue water as gracefully as a feathered ballet dancer, sending soft ripples radiating out around him. The reflection beneath him was…

    Read more: Two-for-One
  • Periwinkle Blue Tide

    Periwinkle Blue Tide

    On certain afternoons in Florida, the shoreline settles into a hush, and everything seems wrapped in a gentle wash of blue. This was one of those moments. The sky softened into periwinkle, the water echoed it in pale layers,…

    Read more: Periwinkle Blue Tide
  • Quiet Little Watcher

    Quiet Little Watcher

    In this intimate departure from her wide-open landscapes, Michelle invites us into a miniature world—one that exists quietly, almost unseen, at the surface of still water. At the center of the painting sits a tiny green frog, perfectly poised…

    Read more: Quiet Little Watcher

There’s lots more to see – the complete portfolio is here.


Bring the Beauty of the Coast
Into Your Home

If a particular painting speaks to you, I’d love to help you bring it into your home. You’re welcome to call or text me at 661-308-6939, or email me at michelle@islanddancerart.com.

I offer prints of my paintings in a variety of sizes, and I’m always happy to create something just for you — your favourite bird, a special stretch of beach, or any place that holds meaning for you.

Let’s create something beautiful together.

– Michelle Power