About Michele

Michele Gorcey is a self-taught “naïve” artist who began painting in 2021, during the pandemic, as a way to process her own emotions. With no formal training, she embraces an intuitive, unplanned approach—throwing paint on a surface and seeing where it leads. Her playful use of acrylics, pastels, house paint, ink, crayons, and repurposed materials like thrifted canvases, old wood signs, and reclaimed fence boards brings a sense of history and texture to her work

Michele Gorcey signing and working on her artwork

Her bold, colorful, and whimsical paintings are rooted in a desire to bring happiness and connection. Michele’s art often celebrates individuality—her early works featured vibrant women crowned with flowers, each radiating the message: be yourself.

She is also the founder of eunoiacards (“yoo-noy-ah”), a greeting card line inspired by the Greek word eunoia—meaning “beautiful thinking” and “a well mind.” Through both her paintings and cards, Michele hopes to spark joy, remind people they are not alone, and encourage authentic self-expression.

Her work can be found in galleries and shops throughout California and Arizona. Visitors can connect with her and  arrange a visit to her studio to view her work.

Michele is also teaching “Expressive Art” Workshops for cancer survivors and other groups. An example of collaborative art made in these workshops is “She is All of Us” (pictured below).

 

  • You can see my work in person at several wonderful local spots across San Diego. Pop in to my gallery at Liberty Station, grab a coffee, wander through a nursery, or stroll Cedros and take in some art while you’re at it:

    F1VE ART STUDIO & GALLERY
    Barracks 16, Suite 206
    2730 Historic Decatur, San Diego CA 92106
    My studio at Liberty Station.

    Oceanside Museum of Art Gift Shop
    704 Pier View Way, Oceanside CA 92054

    North Coastal Art Gallery
    300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008

    BijouRocks
    124 E Cliff Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075

    Peace of Art on Cedros
    342 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92014

    La Costa Coffee Roasting Co.
    6965 El Camino Real, Ste 208, Carlsbad, CA 92009

    Anderson’s La Costa Nursery
    400 La Costa Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

    Studio ACE Art Shop & Gallery
    3861 Mission Avenue, Suite B3, Oceanside, CA 92058

Exhibitions & Galleries

Past Exhibitions:

Unfolding Perspectives
August 12 - 25, 2025
Balboa Park, San Diego
Gallery 21

A showcase of five contemporary San Diego artists
with diverse styles connected through captivating visions. Featured artists include: Silvana Barrios, Ilana Dashe, Leticia Demeuse, Michele Gorcey and Yahel Yan

Current Exhibitions:

Fresh Paint/New Walls
October 1-31, 2026
F1VE ART STUDIO & GALLERY
Barracks 16, Suite 206
2730 Historic Decatur, San Diego CA 92106

Krief Art Gallery
April 3, 2025
124 East Cliff Street, Solana Beach CA 92075


Krief Art Gallery
April 1 - June 30, 2024
124 East Cliff Street, Solana Beach CA 92075