Yes! Catalyst is suitable for beginners and advanced students. I have an art foundations class to teach you the basics. The live classes are great to follow along by example.
Paint Week
5 Days Reignite Your Creativity
with Michelle Armas
Just $10
Just $5
Sept 29 - Oct 3
1 PM ET daily (live on Zoom)
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Breakthroughs in your painting that reconnect you with your true creative voice.
- Step-by-step ink, watercolor, and alcohol ink techniques that make abstract painting approachable and exciting.
- Open up flow so painting feels freeing instead of frustrating.
- Tools to quiet perfectionism and help you trust yourself.
- Inspiration that carries into daily life, fueling energy, purpose, and a sense of self.
👉 Whether you’re brand new or have painted for years, this week is about more than art — it’s about coming home to yourself.
"Paint Week gave me joy, confidence, and a path back into art, and I even surprised myself by loving my first painting."
- Melissa Murphy
Paint Week
5 Days to
Reignite Your Creativity
with Michelle Armas
Just $10
Just $5
Sept 29 - Oct 3
1 PM ET daily (live on Zoom)
YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
- Breakthroughs in your painting that reconnect you with your true creative voice.
- Step-by-step ink, watercolor, and alcohol ink techniques that make abstract painting approachable and exciting.
- Open up flow so painting feels freeing instead of frustrating.
- Tools to quiet perfectionism and help you trust yourself.
- Inspiration that carries into daily life, fueling energy, purpose, and a sense of self.
👉 Whether you’re brand new or have painted for years, this week is about more than art — it’s about coming home to yourself.
"Paint Week gave me joy, confidence, and a path back into art, and I even surprised myself by loving my first painting."
- Melissa Murphy
What is Paint Week?
Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time in years or painting every week, Paint Week is your invitation to reconnect with your creativity through five days of inspiring lessons, playful experimentation, and vibrant community.
This isn’t just a class—it’s a creative reset, a spark, and a chance to make something that feels like you.
How will unleashing your creativity change your life?
How It Works
- 5 Daily Live Classes on Zoom (Sept 29–Oct 3 at 1 PM ET)
- All sessions recorded & replays available until October 17th
- Private Facebook group for sharing & support
- Easy webinar link + reminders
Event Details
- Monday, Sept 29 – Friday, Oct 3
- Live at 1 PM ET daily (New York time)
- Zoom link will be emailed a few days before class begins
Class Recordings
- All classes are recorded so you can catch up or rewatch
- Replays available in the Paint Week hub until October 17 (not downloadable)
Facebook Group
- You’ll get the link to join after you sign up
- A Facebook account isn’t required to access classes—but it’s where the fun and connection really happen! You won’t miss content, but you will miss community if you skip it
Webinar Link
- The webinar allows for language captions in your language.
- You’ll receive the access link 3–5 days before Paint Week starts.
- You'll be able to buy the exact supplies used in the class or use your own similar supplies. You don't need the exact supplies to enjoy the experience.
- Watch the Supply List Video
- Supply List
- Supply List Spreadsheet (same as other link, but in spreadsheet format)
Work by Previous Students
These were created by Paint Week students — some hadn’t painted in years!
Your Week of Color + Creativity
What's Included:
- Five days of live art sessions — Each day you’ll join me for 60–90 minutes of step-by-step lessons designed to spark creativity and help you create beautiful, layered paintings.
- A flexible supplies list — We’ll be using watercolors, inks, and alcohol inks, but you can follow along with whatever materials you have on hand. No special shopping trip required!
- Access to all class replays — Miss a day? No problem. Every class is recorded and available in the Paint Week Hub through October 17 (streaming only, not downloadable).
What you will learn:
- How to create 4 unique abstract paintings.
- Techniques for working on both paper and raw canvas.
- How to create stunning effects with different types of paint—especially a fun, unexpected approach to alcohol inks.
- Mindset tools to build confidence, set creative intentions, and quiet perfectionism.
Let me teach you my step-by-step process to effortlessly create your best abstract paintings yet!
These Artists Said Yes to Themselves…
Julie B.
"Paint Week gave me the courage to stop overthinking and just create. I feel like an artist again."
Tanya A.
"I haven’t painted in years, and by Day 2 I was already in love with what I was making."
Mei Z.
"Every day felt like a little gift — colorful, calm, and so much fun. I looked forward to it all week."
Marisol T.
"I surprised myself with what I made. It wasn’t perfect, but it was me — and that felt amazing."
Renee S.
"I didn’t think I had a creative bone in my body — but now I can't wait to keep painting."
Andrea B.
"Michelle made it feel safe to try, to mess up, and to play. I found joy I didn’t know I was missing."
Who is Michelle?
Hello—it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm a professional artist with over 20 years of experience, best known for my Totem paintings: vibrant, colorful works that have truly transformed my life. Painting has given me the chance to build a dream career and share my passion with the world.
It’s also been a vital part of my healing journey. After finishing graduate school in 2008, I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. In the years that followed, I turned to meditation and qigong for strength—and painting became my constant. No matter what was happening with my health, art gave me a way to stay grounded, focused, and connected to something deeper. Through this practice, I discovered the power of the flow state—how creating can support the spirit, mind, and body in profound ways. Now, working from my cozy backyard studio in Atlanta, my goal is to support and inspire creative souls all over the world. Many of my students come to art as a form of healing, and I deeply believe in its ability to help us process emotions and find peace—from the inside out.
Are you ready to tap into your creative voice and move past whatever’s been holding you back?
What if you gave yourself permission to become the artist you know you can be?
Would you share your art with the world?
How would that change your life?
The possibilities are endless—
and it all starts with saying yes to your creativity.
Questions?
What if I miss one of the live classes?
All classes are recorded and available on the Member Portal by the next day to watch.
I don’t have any art supplies. How do I know what to buy?
We have shopping lists (with links where to buy) for all the styles I teach. At the very basic level you can start with watercolors and watercolor paper.
Can I sell and share the art I make in Catalyst?
Of course! You are welcome and encouraged to share and sell your work. Though, you are not allowed to teach or share the techniques, samples, videos or content from Catalyst.
I have another question not on this list. How do I get it answered?
Email us anytime at hello @ email.michellearmas.com.
Erin Gibson
I loved this class more than you can know. Just having a couple of hours to do ANYTHING else with my brain was incredible. I never thought being silent on a Zoom with other people would be so relaxing!
Annie Ropeik
My paintings are making me so happy whenever I see them in my home now and I can't wait to play around with the new techniques again. I found it so inspiring and easy to learn. It was a wonderful supportive group and I appreciated that there were many other art novices like myself.
Joanne Bramley
I thought your structure for the class was very effective. Especially for beginners like myself, there was no pressure to achieve something predetermined by a certain point in the class.
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