BEHIND THE ART

I’m Yvette, the artist behind YME Artwork — short for Yvette Michelle Elam. My art is a celebration of people and purpose, whether I’m drawing live caricatures, leading paint parties, or creating custom portraits.

What began as a childhood passion has grown into a full-time creative mission: to spread joy, connection, and wonder through art. Every brushstroke is a reflection of gratitude — for the people I meet, the stories I tell, and the gift I’ve been entrusted to share.

Let’s create something unforgettable together.

A woman with curly black hair and brown skin smiling, wearing blue eyeshadow, gold lipstick, and a blue top, holding her hand near her ear.
Group of women holding up landscape paintings at an art class.
Colorful caricature of a smiling man and woman, with the word 'Congratulations' written on the side, surrounded by pink and orange flowers and stars, on a decorated board or poster.