in progress

Old Truck

I spotted this early 1950s Ford truck in Rehoboth last summer. I love the weathered colors and the strong shadows so I thought it would be fun to paint.

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“Sunset Kitty”

acrylic on canvas 8×10 in

Nothing like being snowed in to get some painting done! I put the finishing touches on this painting of a kitty basking in the last rays of a fall day. A great way to stay warm and cozy in between bouts of playing in the snow.

Here is the final (or at least close to final- sometimes I can’t decide 🙂

MBailey Sunset Kitty pip03

Here are some progress photos.

MBailey Sunset Kitty in progress

Michelle Bailey Sunset Kitty

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Painting in Progress – TKPK Autumn in Tie Dye

I’m almost done with this painting. It’s based on a photo I took last week of a beautiful tree with its leaves changing to brilliant fall colors. There was a guy walking by at just the right moment wearing a matching tie dye t-shirt.

TKPK Autumn in Tie Dye

TKPK Autumn in Tie Dye

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Another Sneak(er) Peek – Painting almost done

Converse All Star sneakers! so fun to paint. This watercolor pencil painting may be done. Not sure yet 🙂

converse 2 painting in progress by Michelle Bailey

 

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Channeling Motor Cat – Painting in Progress

Update: The original painting has sold. Prints and T-shirts featuring this painting have been added to the gift shop.

About this painting: A motorcycle riding cat?! If you lived in the Takoma Park/DC area in the 90s, you likely caught a glimpse of “Motor Cat,” a cool kitty happily riding on a motorcycle with her human and sporting an adorable little helmet. I’m reliving a fond memory by creating this painting of my cat Mouse riding around Sligo Creek Parkway, channeling Motor Cat. This painting is part of my growing local series.

Update 2023: Motor Cat in the news again and a new Takoma Park restaurant--Motorkat!

Link to the 1993 Washington Post article and Chicago Tribune article

Channeling Motor Cat By Michelle Bailey

Channeling Motor Cat - Finished Painting

The finished painting is on display and for sale at Artomatic in Hyattsville, MD through December 12th. (Update: This painting has sold.)

Channeling Motor Cat - by Michelle Bailey

Painting in progress.

 

Motor Cat T-Shirt from the 90s. Photo by Pauline Anson-Dross.

A special thanks to Motor Cat's human, J. Catman!

Artomatic Update: Channeling Motor Cat got BRASHED at Artomatic 2016!

"The Truth About Cats (And Dogs)"

Channeling Motor Cat Brash Poetry

Channeling Motor Cat Brash Poetry

Prints and T-shirts featuring this painting have been added to the gift shop.

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Artists for Soup – cigar box painting

I’m happy to start my cigar box painting to benefit Artists for Soup as they move forward with plans to build a community center in La Paz Centro, Nicaragua. I love the labels. Now to figure out what to paint.

Artists for Soup Cigar Box

Artists for Soup is a non-profit organization that works to support sustainable development work in La Paz Centro, Nicaragua.

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The Conway – Progress Photo 2 & 3

2nd & 3rd Painting Progress Photo
I can’t decide what color to make this house but it’s fun to try out different colors and landscaping.

The Conway Progress Photo 2 - Sears Kit Houses - by Michelle Bailey
The Conway Progress Photo 2 - Sears Kit Houses - by Michelle Bailey
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