Chelsea Michal Garter

Chelsea Michal Garter is a Grand Rapids-based artist and hairstylist whose work is rooted in passion, creativity, and faith. With a background in abstract painting, photography, and hair, Chelsea brings a uniquely artistic touch to everything she does. Using watercolor, oil, and acrylic paints, her artwork explores human connection, nature, and the beauty of fleeting moments. Her hair clients are more than customers — they are walking canvases, each with their own story. Inspired by travel, nature, the ocean, and people, Chelsea's work is deeply personal and spiritually driven. Since beginning her professional journey in 2006, she has built a creative practice that blends artistry with genuine human connection, all while giving credit to her faith and the community that surrounds her.