About the Artist

Miranda, artist and founder of Stella & Dorrie Studio, smiling at the camera

I'm Miranda — the artist at Stella and Dorrie Studio in Natick.

I paint with gouache, and often use colored pencil, pan pastels, and Neocolor IIs to add texture, depth, and atmosphere. Some of my work is very, very small (3x3), but it's usually in the 5x7 to 9x12 range.

Before painting, I taught elementary school for 18 years. Disability and raising teenagers mean the work happens in whatever time and capacity I actually have — not the capacity I wish I had. In addition to my two kids, I share the house with my husband, two cats (Stella and Bonnie), and a dog (Dorrie).

Lately I'm drawn to sky through leaves, strawberry plants warm in the sun, the daily awe of light and shadow — subjects that carry feelings of rest, calm, and infinite possibilities.

Thanks for being here.
Miranda.