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David Kearn and his self portrait: “Eighteen Pieces of Me”, Acrylic on Canvas This summer I promised myself, I’d make time to check out more art shows in the city; it’s something I love but rarely have a chance to do while running my business. Recently I visited “Portraiture by the Foot” an […] Helen Gregory, “Desiccate III”, Acrylic on canvas, 54" x 48", 2007. Image used with permission from the artist. Have you ever felt an instant connection to an artist’s work? In the work of Newfoundland painter Helen Gregory, I’ve found a kindred spirit… A Withered Rose and Dead Sparrow Caught My Eye… I first […] Michelle Casey, "My Grandmother's Hands", Collage / Mixed Media Journal Page, 8.5 x 6 inches, June 6 2010. Text: "old, worn, freckled works of art adorned with rings, sometimes bare, sometimes polished pink." Many summers ago while she was visiting from England, my grandmother Sophie and I would spend time painting our nails […] Michelle Casey, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012 In June I was pleased to participate in a group art exhibition: “Inspirations of India” held by the Canadian Gharana Arts Festival here in Ottawa. The event was a celebration of arts being practiced by Indo-Canadian and Canadian artists alike inspired by India. For […] Michelle Casey, "Making a Difference", Mixed Media / Collage, 7.25 x 11 inches, June 2012. Quote inspired by Mohandas K. Gandhi. Recently, I assisted elementary school teacher Catherine and her grade six students with a collage project. After working throughout the year on a social issues theme with her class, she asked them […] It’s been crazy busy here at Collage Your World! I can’t believe it’s already June! Here are some collage tidbits I’ve been saving for you! Vincent Van Gogh: “Blossoming Almond Tree, Saint Remy”, Oil on canvas, circa 1890. Ottawa Summer Exhibitions: David, Van Gogh & Me! This summer our city is graced with […] I’d like to invite you to shake up your collaging by thinking outside the box. Collaging doesn’t necessarily have to involve papers, scissors and glue. You can expand your collage repertoire by layering all kinds of materials. Today I propose we collage with books! Fiction or non-fiction. It doesn’t matter; the only tools you’ll need […] Students, Brenda and Charlotte, sharing their journal pages, May 2012. Having students share their reflections about the process and discoveries they’ve made during collage journaling is a vital element of the workshop. On a gorgeous afternoon last Saturday I held a collage journaling workshop in Carleton Place, Ontario. Charlotte, a former student, loaned […] In Catherine's class we discussed Betye Saar's assemblage "Ragtime" (2005, 19" x 20" x 2") which references slavery, African-American music and the American Civil War. Since April, I’ve been volunteering at an elementary school. It’s one of my business goals to research working with children because I’d like to offer workshops for them […] As a collage artist who draws on very personal issues in her work, I’m always excited to see other artists doing the same. Seeing the work of other artists is also vital to keeping my creative capacities sharp and inspired. One of my favourite art coaches Alyson Stanfield (Art Biz Blog) recently noted how important […] |
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