The Crone Behind Efemeris

Hi, I'm Michelle - an artist + designer making weird, beautiful things.

This is me

Hatched in 1990, I've lived in East TN most of my life (with short stints in a few other places). Nature, animals and art have always been my constant companions. I am an animist who believes everything from the objects we buy to the places we live, or the pigeon eating fries in a parking lot, have souls and meaning. This belief and my life experiences are firmly entwined with the art I choose to make, and the projects I design for.

I'm just a chronically ill gal on the spectrum, stubbornly seeking beauty, whimsy and connection in a world that is often depressing. I've got an unrealistic amount of hobbies, beloved friends and family, and a desire to learn as much as I can while I'm still on this planet.

This is also me

I'm odd, chaotic, nonsensical, and still can't believe anyone would hire me to do anything for them ever. My sense of humor is dark and absurd. I communicate best via memes I send from my lavishly decorated hermit cave. One of my favorite pastimes is something I call "goblin-ing" and mostly consists of foraging for cool plants and animal bones to collect or make art with.

I don't know how to write these 'about me' things so I'm just winging it. I hope you get a better sense of why you'd want to buy my art or work with me... or why you should avoid this at all costs? I don't know but I'm glad you're here.