about us
Welcome to Palette & Plank Creative Expressions. We are a family of artists—Brian, Michelle, and Haley Lee—brought together by a shared love for creativity and craftsmanship. Palette & Plank was created as a way for us to combine our individual talents into meaningful, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Brian is a wood craftsman who works with a sawmill and lathe to create distinctive wood creations rooted in skill and tradition. Michelle brings a passion for painting, drawing, and woodworking, blending fine art with natural materials. Haley is an oil painter who also enjoys woodworking, adding fresh perspective and inspiration to our work.
For Brian and Michelle, building a business together has been a lifelong dream—one centered on using our gifts and talents to bless others. Palette & Plank is the realization of that dream and a reminder that dreams truly can come true.
We hope you find a one-of-a-kind creation that speaks to you and brings lasting beauty, joy, and peace into your home or business.
Meet Michelle Lee
Michelle is a self-taught artist who lives on a farm in west-central Indiana, where her family raises sheep, goats, and grain crops. Art has been a lifelong passion for her, and over the years she has sold original works, completed commissioned pieces, taught art classes, judged art shows, and participated in numerous art and craft events.
Her greatest joy is painting from real life, working across all mediums while continually exploring new techniques and creative approaches. Michelle is an active member of the Wabash Valley Art Guild and the River City Art Association in Terre Haute, Indiana, where she regularly displays her work at local events. Her art has also been invited into gallery spaces, allowing her work to reach an even wider audience.
Her most recent endeavor is a family-run business alongside her husband and daughter. Michelle’s life mission is to use her artistic gifts to bring peace, joy, and beauty into the world—making it a better place through creativity and expression.
Meet Haley Lee
Haley is a young, emerging artist who lives on a farm in west-central Indiana with her parents and brother. She discovered a love for oil painting in November and began working in the medium without formal training or instruction, guided purely by curiosity and creative instinct.
Creativity has always been part of Haley’s life. Before painting, she expressed her artistic talent through sculpting horses, which she created and sold. Today, her primary inspiration comes from the mountains—landscapes that reflect her deep appreciation for natural beauty, serenity, and expansive scenery.
Haley plans to participate in art shows and pursue gallery opportunities as she continues to grow as an artist. Through her work, she hopes to bring peace and joy to others, inviting viewers to experience the calm, wonder, and escape found in the mountains.
Our Work
