The daughter of an artist Father, Michelles father always reminded her to “ Make your own marks” Michelle attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI where she received her BFA in Paintng. She took her passions for the arts and the Western landscape and moved to Denver, CO and was owner and artist of her own gallery from 2016 until 2023 that she named Westward Gallery. Michelle showcased her own art in a 3000 foot gallery /studio space.Michelle is also represented by many other art galleries across the US.

Courier's works are in public and private collections around the world including Dow Corning (Midland, Michigan), Chevron Corporation Headquarters (Houston, Texas), Upjohn Pharmaceuticals (Kalamazoo, Michigan), Delta College (Saginaw, Michigan), Bank of China Tower (Shanghai, China), Domino's Farms (Ann Arbor, Michigan), Wells Fargo Headquarters (San Francisco, California), Hemlock Semi Conductor Headquarters (Hemlock, Michigan), Mid-Michigan Medical Center (Midland, Michigan) Bay Medical Foundation ( Bay City, MI )and the New Lutheran Hospital in Denver, CO.