M. BĀZIS
ABOUT
Hi! I'm Michelle Bāzis [BAY-ziss]. I am a writer, photographer, and artist based in Northwest Arkansas. I studied journalism and fine arts at the University of Nebraska in Omaha, and after 20+ years in performing arts, I shifted my creative focus to visual art. I've been an editorial and lifestyle photographer for 15+ years and currently serve as the managing editor for two luxury lifestyle magazines in Northwest Arkansas.
Around 2019, I ventured into painting. My art blends bold colors and whimsical composition with sentimental icons, and aspirations of hyperrealism. Discovering my 'voice' on canvas has been an unexpected therapy.
When I'm not balancing my work as an artist and magazine editor, I love to travel and enjoy the outdoors with my husband, Ben. I love to spend my days on the trails and lakes of Northwest Arkansas, enjoying live music and dinner parties with friends, and exploring our vibrant local markets.
GALLERIES
Our Art, Our Region, Our Time
Alexander Gallery
Fayetteville, AR
Sept 25 - Dec 20, 2026
November Artist Gallery
Kaleidoscope Collective
108 W Walnut Rd. Rogers, AR
November 7 - 29, 2026
ON DISPLAY AT
RIA Pizzaria
200 N First St. Rogers, AR
![A lot of things didn’t go our way during this trip, but something about positive company keeps perspective in focus. The flight delays, flat tire, and rain were out of our control. We worked with what we had and (I think) we made the most of the second half of our trip to St. Croix.
Leaving the USVI fresh off a half-day hike, we had snorkel mask marks on our faces and ocean water tangling our hair. I nearly got fined for forgotten grapes in my bag, and thank God I had my passport handy or I might still be in St. Croix. [Reminder: need real ID license for US territories.] But we made it home safely, grateful for the quality time and new experiences.](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/708376907_18587717371010995_7145416922934225825_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&_nc_map=urlgen_bucketless&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=A6XdrE_RzMsQ7kNvwErUEVn&_nc_oc=AdosvjxrVycu5ooCUuXYXHE5pYuanN4VEwi7xHPEFdXE4CXHx_HF8WX3qg75Fkp2Dx8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=9f9KWqnRCPBgtPAAoDnMZw&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJtr7vmPpQgQuw_g9UaBnwirr8kSjiVpSdsmI7dsjORFzRZ-1Cs5j43fh5ZMRkwn94cOi1W5eKo&_nc_ct=RQosPBUKFQIAAAA&oh=00_AQQTv0AgM4qERpWW4LEcSx7sME-4BUDsfTJ7xVyePVeygw&oe=6AFD5590)