About Me

Michelle Lee is an artist in Los Angeles. She enjoys things that are part whimsy and part weird. She loves a bad horror movie and things that are aggressively cute. Recently her work have been inspired by childhood memories such as nostalgic snacks and imaginary friends.

Her original paintings are made with professional grade watercolors, gouache, and mixed media. Michelle makes her ceramics at a local studio where she will occasionally teach and do technical work. Her pieces are imbued with a sense of play and snippets of daydreams.

You can find her work available at local shops such as Empty Shelf. She has also been featured in local galleries with Monrovia Fine Arts Association and Leanna Lin's Wonderland.

To check out more art, behind the scenes progress photos, and the stories behind the art, please visit her page on Cara: https://cara.app/figmentandfable

Original Art

Handmade pieces for your art collection 

Original Art

Watercolors & Gouache

Watercolor is my primary medium - the light and luminosity are an integral part of a composition. It can be a little unpredictable but learning to let go of the control and embracing the painting process is part of the joy. Occasionally I will switch to gouache for different effect or add details using ink.

Ceramics

I began my journey into ceramics in 2024. It challenges me in a very different way and provides an alternate outlet for creativity. There is something fascinating about bringing a sketch to 3D or translating a design to something other than paper.

Live Painting Demos

I often bring my travel palette with me as a way to pass time or to demonstrate painting at events. I enjoy doing small pieces as a way to engage with attendees and hopefully spark creativity for someone else.

In Person Workshops

Join me in my workshops where we learn how to make a monster friend from clay, a musical ocarina, or paint a miniature watercolor.

Recent and Upcoming Events

Pasadena Art Walk

Designercon

Emerald City Comic Con

Monsterpalooza

Phoenix Fan Fusion

San Diego Comic Con

July 23-27, 2025

Table CC-24

CatCon

August 2-3, Pasadena, CA

Booth 502

FanX Salt Lake

Sept 25-27 Salt Lake City, UT

Table A 755

DesignerCon

Nov 14-15, Las Vegas, NV