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
Bring the Beauty of the Coast Into Your Home
(Complete portfolio here)
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Moonlight Stroll
Read more: Moonlight StrollAs 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…
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Two-for-One
Read more: Two-for-OneSome 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…
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Symphony in Blue
Read more: Symphony in BlueI watched the moon settle low over the Gulf, steady and luminous against a deep blue sky. What stayed with me wasn’t only the moon — it was the path of light reaching across the water.From that white glow,…
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Neapolitan Persuasion
Read more: Neapolitan PersuasionA bank of dark evening clouds stretches across the sky, threatening to swallow the sunset before its colors can fully emerge. Yet along the distant horizon, the sun breaks through a narrow opening, casting a warm golden glow that…
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Thoughtful Flamingo
Read more: Thoughtful FlamingoI 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…
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Framed by the Sunset
Read more: Framed by the SunsetOne 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…
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Twilight Companion
Read more: Twilight CompanionAs the sky drifted into its deep twilight blue, I spotted a graceful crane wading through six inches of water, clearly taking his evening constitutional. The moon was already high, spreading a soft silver shimmer across the waves and…
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Blue Bill, Master of the Gulf
Read more: Blue Bill, Master of the GulfOne quiet Saturday afternoon, I was walking along the beach when I spotted one of my favourite locals—Blue Bill, the pelican with the gray feathers, black-tipped wings, a sunshine-yellow head, and of course, that unmistakable blue bill. He was…
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Quiet Little Watcher
Read more: Quiet Little WatcherIn 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…
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







