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 As true of so many, Michele’s life was changed forever by the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. While evacuated, she never wavered in her love for her city and its people. She found her voice in this visual story, and hopes the sale of this painting and its prints will help to rebuild New Orleans and restore the pride of its people. Michele’s goal is to continue painting and raising money for humane causes.
About Michele
Michele Lambert has always had a natural ability to paint. She studied fine art at the University of New Orleans in the 80’s. Lambert had stopped painting until Hurricane Katrina inspired her return to the canvas.
“God did that, and God does that through me…”
Michele was born of a Parisian mother in Chateauroux, France, where her American father was stationed with the US Air Force, in October, 1956. The family moved to Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, when Michele was a small child. Michele chose to make New Orleans her home in 1975. She is a graduate of the University of New Orleans and has been a business and property owner in New Orleans for many years.
As true of so many, Michele’s life was changed forever by the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. While evacuated, she never wavered in her love for her New Orleans and its people. She found her voice in this visual story, and hopes the sales of this painting and its prints will help to rebuild New Orleans and restore the pride of its people. Michele’s goal is to continue painting and raising money for humane causes.
About the Painting
“I was driven to paint. My heart was broken and I felt as lost and scared as I did when my mother died. I was bombarded by these images in the news and in print -- everywhere I looked. I could not believe our government, the most powerful country on earth let soooo many people die and suffer. I know their stories are being, and have been, told in many ways. This is my way.
“It’s all about people, their homes, their pets, and their beliefs destroyed by water. No one in New Orleans will ever be the same. For me, I lost my business, and since have had no income. I have sacrificed my alternative income so that I can tell this story. I don’t care. It’s important.
 “I never painted a face before. It came out of me like taking a deep breath after the trauma was over. I always felt unworthy of praise for my talent because I knew it wasn’t about me. Finally, I know why I was given this talent. I’m supposed to show what is truly special and important in our lives and on this earth. It is compassion and love for all people, all animals, and our environment. We are all here by the grace of God and everything we acquire is frivolous. Katrina and every natural disaster before and after is proof.”
“In the beginning I was in survivor mode. I find it hard not to cry every day because now I know how much has been lost and how few people really get it.” - Michele Lambert, 2006
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