Paint With Michele
Paint With Michele 2022 Virtual Program
"Cool Cats & Kittens"
In this season of Paint with Michele, Miss Michelle will show you how to paint all sorts of cats depicted in famous works of art or create original cat masterpieces done in the style of a specific artist or art movements. Starting from the 2010's, each month we will work back in time to learn about the artist or the style of the painting while celebrating our feline friends.
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 12: "Petroglyphic Cat"
It's time for our final episode of 2022 and the last painting in our "Cool Cat & Kittens" Series. This month, Miss Michele will show you how to make a painting inspired by petroglyphs and ancient cave wall art. You will also learn how to create a rock-like canvas out Plaster of Paris and sand.
Thank you for watching this season. If you would like to see more painting next year, send us an email (lqmakerspace@laquintaca.gov)
Estimated Prep Time: 2 Days
Estimated Paint Time: 1 Hour
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 11:
"Gods of egypt (Bastet)"
This month we will be traveling to the time of the pyramids, pharaohs and the Gods of Egypt. The Egyptian god, Bastet, was the goddess of protection, joy, and the bringer of good health. She had the head of a cat and a slender female body. This month's painting will feature a common icon related to Bastet along with her name written in Hieroglyphics.
Estimated Paint Time: 2.5 Hours
Coloring Page - Gods of Egypt (Bastet)
Bastet - Goddess of Joy
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 10:
"Gato de Día de los Muertos"
This month we will be honoring the holiday of Dia de los Muertos with our cat inspired painting. We will be incorporating icons and colors often used during this celebration of loved ones who have passed.
We have created a coloring page for you to download and print.
Estimated Paint Time: 3 Hours
Coloring Page - Gato de Día de los Muertos
Finished Painting
Gato de Día de los Muertos
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 9: "Medieval Cat"
This month we will learn how to use watercolor paint to create a cat painting inspired by traditional Medieval art.
You can use acrylic paint, but as acrylic paint is a modern type of painting medium, Michele will use watercolors as it was a medium used during the Medieval period of history (500 AD - 1500 AD). This painting was inspired by a piece found in a manuscript.
Estimated Paint Time: 2 Hours
Coloring Page - Medieval Cat
Water Color
Medieval Cat
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 8: "Starry, Starry Cat"
This month we will learn how to paint in the style of Vincent van Gogh.
We will try to recreate his famous painting "The Starry Night" and include a cat silhouette into the painting
We have provided a coloring page that will inspire this month's painting design.
Estimated Paint Time: 2 Hours
Coloring Page - Starry, Starry Cat
Original Inspiration - The Starry Night
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 7:
"The Electric Cat"
This month we will learn how to paint Louis Wain's Kaleidoscope Cats 3: Electric Cat.
For younger artists, we have provided a coloring page.
Send us photos of your finished artwork to be featured on our social media. (By July 15, Include 1st Name and Age)
Estimated Paint Time: 3 Hours
Coloring Page - The Electric Cat
LOUIS WAIN | England | 1860 - 1939
Kaleidoscope Cats 3: Electric Cat (original)
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 6: "Picasso's PRIDE Cat"
Celebrate PRIDE month with this piece inspired by Spanish Artist, Pablo Picasso.
Estimated Paint Time: 1.5 Hours
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 5:
"Two Black Cats"
Celebrate spring with this piece inspired by Canadian Folk Artist, Maud Lewis.
Estimated Paint Time: 1.5 Hours
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 4: "Atomic Space Cat"
Blast off into space and swing through the stars with this Atomic Age inspired art piece.
Estimated Paint Time: 2 Hours
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 3:
"Coogi Cat"
Bust out the mom jeans and your Coogi sweaters for this late 1980's early 1990's mixed pattern artwork.
Estimated Paint Time: 2.5 Hours
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 2: "Year of the Tiger"
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this late 90's inspired Tiger painting
Estimated Paint Time: 2 Hours
Paint With Michele S.2 Ep. 1:
"Nyan Cat: 8-Bit Internet Phenom"
Nyan cat was first posted to the internet on April 2, 2011 by artist Christopher Torres.
Estimated Paint Time: 2 Hours
Nyan Cat Templates
Use the color image as reference and cut out the lined form to trace on your canvas with a pencil or paint pen.
Nyan Cat Painting Example
Painted by Michele @LQCreationStation
Paint With Michele S.1 EP.1:
Super Car Wash
(Pink Elephant)
Our first painting is an evening scene inspired by the world famous Rancho Car Wash sign located in Rancho Mirage, California. While inspired by photos, this is an original work of art and approved for reproduction.
Post your finished masterpiece and use the hashtags #LQCreationStation and #PaintWithMichele.
Estimated actual paint time: 2 Hours
2 options: Day-time Elephant (Pink) or Neon lights elephant (Black)
(Optional Elephant Template Available)
Paint With Michele S.1 Ep.2:
Sunset in Joshua Tree
Our second painting is a sunset scene inspired by Joshua Tree National Park. While inspired by photos, this is an original work of art and approved for reproduction.
Post your finished masterpiece and use the hashtags #LQCreationStation and #PaintWithMichele.
Estimated actual paint time: 1.5 Hours
Paint With Michele S.1 EP.3: Desert Music Festival
Our third painting is an evening scene inspired by the Coachella Music and Arts Festival that takes place around April each year. While inspired by photos, this is an original work of art and approved for reproduction.
Post your finished masterpiece and use the hashtags #LQCreationStation and #PaintWithMichele.
Estimated actual paint time: 2.5 Hours
Paint With Michele S.1 EP4: Taking the Tram
(Blacklight Painting)
Our fourth painting is a UV Reactive, or Black-light painting, inspired by the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, a 2.5 mile car tram that takes visitors to the top of Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. While inspired by photos, this is an original work of art and approved for reproduction.
Post your finished masterpiece and use the hashtags #LQCreationStation and #PaintWithMichele.
Estimated Draw time: 15 Minutes
Estimated actual paint time: 1.5 hours
Paint With Michele S.1 EP.5: Windmills in the Desert
Our fifth painting is a scene inspired by the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm. This iconic area of the Coachella Valley contains over 4,000 wind turbines and has been featured in several TV show and movies. While inspired by photos, this is an original work of art and approved for reproduction.
Post your finished masterpiece and use the hashtags #LQCreationStation and #PaintWithMichele.
Estimated actual paint time: 1.5 hours
Paint With Michele S.1 EP.6: Mid-Century Home
Our sixth painting will be the last in our Coachella Valley series and is inspired by the home architecture that was part of the Mid Century Art Movement from the 1940' through the 1960's that is still popular in the Palm Springs area today. Using an original template, Makers can either paint on canvas our use the template as a coloring page.
Post your finished masterpiece and use the hashtags #LQCreationStation and #PaintWithMichele. While inspired by photos and artwork, this is an original design and approved for personal use.
Estimated actual paint time: 1 hour
Estimated coloring page time: 30 min - 1.5 hours