Michelle Hoogveld

Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter.This week Kendra sit's down with renowned artist Michelle Hoogveld as she shares her journey of transforming towering buildings and public spaces into awe-inspiring masterpieces. From helping a hotel earn top accolades to collaborating with Reitmans on a vibrant fashion line, Michelle reveals the challenges and triumphs of balancing artistry with entrepreneurship.She opens up about her evolution as an artist, her love for bold colors, and how intuition guided her leap into a full-time creative career. We also explore her thoughts on public art’s impact, the balance of criticism and rejection, and how she uses meditation and manifestation to bring her visions to life.What is it you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.