Hello! I’m Michelle "Meesh" Wozniak, an illustrator and small business owner based in Maryland, creating bird-focused art inspired by nature.
Much of my work centers around birds - from the everyday to the endangered - often paired with botanical elements and drawn in a style that feels soft, simplified, and a little whimsical. I run a monthly bird mail club where subscribers receive vinyl and chibi-style stickers, along with collectible info cards inspired by vintage cigarette and tea cards from the early 1900s. It’s a personal passion project that’s educational, nostalgic, and fun to collect.
Outside of the club, I also run online shops selling prints, stickers, and small goods. My goal is to make art that invites people to maybe fall in love with a bird they’ve never noticed before.
When I'm not drawing, I’m probably outside birdwatching, reading old books, or hanging out with my dove, Pearl, who supervises my creative process and has been with me through every step. He’s the heart behind much of what I do.
I work primarily digitally using Clip Studio Paint and an old, trusty Wacom tablet, but I’m also experienced with traditional media and fiber arts. I'm currently open to licensing, editorial illustration, educational collaborations, and other projects that celebrate birds, natural science, or conservation.
Meet Pearl
Pearl is my 27-year-old albino ringneck dove and lifelong companion. I’ve had him since childhood, and he’s been by my side (or on my lap) through every chapter of my life. He’s my muse and my soul mate.
Now in his senior years, Pearl has some arthritis and other age-related quirks that keep him mostly grounded. But that doesn’t stop him from exploring the house on foot, spelunking under furniture, or falling asleep on his favorite warm salt lamp. He loves basking in the sun, mooching snacks (especially apples and millet), and generally being a grumpy little old man in the sweetest way possible.
Pearl is at the heart of everything I do - he is present for every sketch, every shipping day, and every quiet moment in between.
He is very cute.
FAQs
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Yes! If you would like to support the work I do, please consider buying a tattoo ticket.
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It’s a monthly subscription club that I run through Ko-fi, designed for those who enjoy collecting unique, stylized bird art. Every month, all members receive a glossy vinyl sticker, a "chibi" sticker, and a collectible info card featuring the bird of the month! There are additional tiers for those who wish to receive an additional postcard.
All BOTM members have access to my secret shop, as well as a monthly 15% off discount code. ♥️
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You can sign up here!
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On Ko-fi, go to your Payment History page, click "View Details" on your membership payment, and then scroll down to the mailing address. Select "Update Shipping Address" to input the correct shipping address.
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Yes! For BOTM members, all previous bird mail rewards are available in my secret shop or on Ko-fi. Please check the monthly welcome post on Ko-fi for the password.
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Due to the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) law, I am currently unable to ship physical orders to the EU and Northern Ireland. These regulations have introduced new compliance requirements, and as a result, I’ve had to temporarily pause shipments to these regions. I’m hopeful to resume shipping to these areas as soon as possible.
In the meantime, you can still place orders for untracked letter mail through my Ko-fi shop, where I offer select items.
Additionally, I am excited to be working on digital downloads as an alternative. Stay tuned for more updates, as this will give you access to my products without any shipping restrictions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out. 💖