OUR STORY
What is Studio MJ?
Studio Michaela Jane (aka Studio MJ) is a creative playground built around a love of making things — especially the kind of things that make you look twice. While drawing sits at the heart of the studio, Studio MJ isn’t limited to one lane. It’s a space where art, design, interiors, fashion, and craft all collide, overlap, and occasionally cause a bit of creative mayhem.
The studio is driven by curiosity, humour, and a slightly sarcastic take on the everyday. Studio MJ exists to make art feel approachable, interesting, and fun — whether that’s through highly detailed originals, limited editions, interactive experiences, or unexpected creative projects. Art doesn’t have to be serious to be meaningful, and at Studio MJ, it’s very much for everyone.
Who is Studio MJ?
THE ARTIST
Michaela Jane is a New Zealand-based artist known for her highly detailed drawings that transform familiar, often overlooked objects into something both nostalgic and thought-provoking. Her practice is rooted in curiosity, play, and a lifelong love of making — from childhood scrapbooks and penpals to hyper-realistic works and sculptural ideas. Working from her studio alongside Frank, her spaniel and unofficial creative supervisor, Michaela brings together precision, wit, and warmth to create art that feels honest, a little mischievous, and unmistakably her own.