Bringing the joy of creating art to you and your friends.

Hi! My name’s Michelle, and I’ll teach you how to paint fun, trendy designs in simple step by step instructions. I’m a self taught artist and believe that everyone has the ability to paint and create!

Do the art on your own time:

Lightnin’ Bug Designs offers take-home art kits for both kids and adults.
Kits are available in many different designs.

Upcoming Paint Parties

  • Paint A Pot Workshop

    TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 AT 6 PM EDT
    Beyond the Barn Herb Farm TN

    Join us and paint your clay flower pot!

    You've got to admit, these are pretty darn cute! Paint one for your self or to give as a gift.

    You will be provided with a 6" clay flower pot and tray, outdoor acrylic paint in lots of colors to choose from, all other supplies needed, and guidance from our expert artist, who will help you every step of the way, by providing templates and sharing her tips, tricks and techniques! All for $30 per person.

    Don't miss out, go ahead and Sign up, NOW!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT

  • Mosaic Dragonfly - Acrylic Painting Class

    FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024 6PM-8:30PM EDT
    WoodChucks, Foothills Mall Drive, Maryville, TN

    Dragonflies have different meanings for each of us. For some, it's a dream-keeper, for others, it's a sign of a new beginning and great possibilities. Whatever your reason for being attracted to dragonfies, I invite you to our painting class!

    Come join us for a fun and creative acrylic painting class where we will be focusing on creating a beautiful mosaic-style dragonfly masterpiece! This in-person event will be held at WoodChucks in Foothills Mall, on Foothills Mall Drive in Maryville.

    You will be provided with a 16" x 1/4" wood round piece , all the painting supplies, a template for the dragonfly, and step-by-step guidance.

    No experience is necessary, just bring your artistic spirit and get ready to have a blast painting with us!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT

  • Paint-A-Pot Paint Party

    SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024 AT 1PM EDT
    Foothills Mall, Maryville, TN

    Say that three time fast!! This is a painting event you DON'T WANT TO MISS!

    Each painter will receive a 6" clay flower pot with a tray, all the painting supplies, and Michelle is going to help you every the step of way! You will have access to templates if needed and Michelle is going is going to share her tips, tricks and techniques to ensure your success.

    Paint it for yourself or to give as a gift...Mother's Day is just around the corner...

    Registration fee is $38.41

    SAVE YOUR SPOT

  • Sea Turtles Painting Class

    THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024 AT 5:30PM EDT
    Foothills Mall, Maryville, TN

    You will be provided with all the supplies, and step-by-step guidance thru-out the painting process.

    We have three great options for you to choose from:

    8 x 10 Canvas or 12 x 16 Canvas or 15.5" wood round with hanger

    Everyone leaves with a masterpiece to be proud of!

    Whether you're a beginner, or experienced artist, you're going to love this class.

    Relax, Paint and Enjoy your creative time with us!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT

  • Painted Prayer Paint Party

    SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 AT 12PM EDT
    Blount Community Church, 1533 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN

    Join us for a fun filled afternoon of devotion, snacks, and painting!

    Our afternoon will begin at 12:00 with a 20 minute devotion around Proverbs 31:25.

    Visit the Snack Bar and get ready to paint!

    We'll begin painting at 12:30

    You will be provided with a pre-drawn 12 x 16 canvas, all the supplies, and step-by-step guidance from our talented artist.

    No experience necessary - everyone leaves with a beautiful piece of art to be proud of!

    $35+tax per person - pre registration is required.

    SAVE YOUR SPOT

  • Paint A Pot Workshop

    THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024 AT 5:30PM EDT
    Noble Curiosities, Sweetwater TN

    You've got to admit, these are pretty darn cute! Paint one for yourself or to give as a gift.

    You will be provided with a 6" clay flower pot and tray, outdoor acrylic paint in lots of colors to choose from, all other supplies needed, and guidance from our expert artist, who will help you every step of the way, by providing templates and sharing her tips, tricks and techniques! All for $30 + tax per person.

    Don't miss out, go ahead and Sign up, NOW!

    SAVE YOUR SPOT

  • I love these paint parties! Michelle is so happy and fun and shows you how to paint the design and enjoy yourself while doing it. We always have a total blast! Her mama is also so much fun to hang out with! if you haven't tried it yet... you need to!

    Debra Farnsworth

  • It’s always an amazing time at the paint parties. Michelle and “mom” are so sweet and entertaining. Everything is set up, ready to go, and you leave with a picture to show off your artistic ability. You become more than a client and teacher, it’s a friendship that forms. It’s relaxing and a great time for women AND men. It’s a great time to get together with friends and relax, but don’t be afraid to come alone because you will definitely make new friends.

    Kimberly Langa Lehman

  • My nine year old had a blast!! Along with us adults! 😆 Great time, great people! Can’t wait to go again! This was our 2nd party!! LOVED it!!

    Brittany Lauren Turner

  • I wanted to paint the truck but I couldn’t make the class. So I asked a friend to do it with me! We did it together and had the most amazing time! It was a first but definitely not the last!! ❤️

    Elizabeth Anderson Martin

About Me

About Me

Hi! I'm Michelle, life-long creative and self-taught artist.  I love art, colors, and teaching you how to create beautiful artwork!
My journey began in 2008 with a prayer that God would put me in a place where my top 5 strengths of Belief, Positivity, Includer, Harmony, Developer would be put to good use.  That place manifested in May of 2019 with the birth of Lightnin Bug Designs, a mobile art studio.  On December 5 2020, I taught my first paint party and I've been hooked since!  

I hope to paint with you someday soon!