John D. Bates

Michele Rushworth is an American artist located in Seattle who is noted for her oil-based portrait paintings. She has painted the official portraits of lead­ing figures in government, law, education, medicine, and the arts, including nine state gubernatorial portraits and several United States Judges. She has been a professional artist working in watercolor, pastel, and oils for more than 25 years, painting not only portraits but also landscapes and still lifes. American Artist Magazine has called her “one of the most successful portrait painters in the coun­try today.”

In Michele’s view, “the key to a successful judicial portrait is to present the judge with the appropriate respect and dignity … and at the same time, to make sure their personal character and individuality come through in the final portrait.”