E Michelle Peterson, also known as RetroYeti, grew up in the desert before moving to Oregon's Willamette Valley. Her artistic journey began with training in graphic arts and digital art, where she discovered a passion for pixel-based expression. As a visual artist, Peterson weaves together nature, technology, and culture into vibrant digital compositions. Her work spans photography, digital painting, and AI-generated art, reflecting her curiosity about the interplay between the natural world and human experience. She strives to create portals into both real and imagined worlds, inviting viewers to discover unexpected connections. The desert of her youth and the Pacific Northwest forests have profoundly influenced her art, as has the evolution of digital culture. Peterson's pieces have been featured in group exhibitions and available to the public by way of social media worldwide. She continues to push boundaries as a digital storyteller, illuminating the complex tapestry of our modern existence.
As a visual artist born in the 1960s in Saugus, California and raised in the desert before moving to the lush Willamette Valley of Oregon, I've always been drawn to the interplay between nature, technology, and culture. My creative journey began with a formal training in graphic arts and digital art, where I discovered a deep fascination with the expressive power of pixels.
Through my work, I aim to be a digital storyteller, weaving together my diverse influences and observations into vibrant, thought-provoking compositions. Whether I'm capturing the raw beauty of the natural world or exploring the dynamic intersection of humanity and technology, my art is a reflection of my enduring curiosity and my desire to share unique perspectives.
From photography to digital painting and into artificial intelligence, my practice is a constantly evolving exploration of visual language. I am driven by a passion for distilling complex ideas and emotions into dynamic, accessible forms that invite the viewer to engage, interpret, and find their own meaning. My art is a bridge between the analog and the digital, the familiar and the unknown - a portal into worlds both real and imagined.
