Arranging different textures together with metal embossing is so much like collaging. One can arrange and affix them onto a canvas or a small wooden frame with heavy double-sided tape.
Recently when my good friend artist Wendy Southin asked me to assist her with a metal embossing workshop for teens, I jumped at […]
Connie Howes-Davidson's second journal page (Collage, 5 x 7 inches, February 2012) which was inspired by a favourite quilt. Quote: “A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.” Arsène Houssaye
Connie Howes-Davidson was lured to my Collage Journaling Workshop by her friend Ruby who caught my show at the […]
"The Impossible Dream", Mixed Media Journal Page, June 10 2011
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how art helped me survive family turmoil during my early years. We had a lovely house, clean clothes and good food at the table, but at the heart of our home something was terribly wrong. By the age […]
Mini Book for Elaine, Collage / Mixed Media, 5 x 7 inches per page, 2011
As promised in my spring newsletter, I’ve just posted a new portfolio of a few mini books I made last year. It includes a couple of the books whose stories (Kevin’s and Gillian’s) I’ve shared with you already […]
"Namesake" (for MM), Collage (in progress), 5 x 7 inches, April 15 2012
This week I watched a concert* on TV given by French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis. I sat spellbound by the star’s stylish looks, lithe figure and wavy blonde hair as well as what emerged from her lips (along with the familiar […]
"Words to Live By", Anne B.'s Vision Board, Collage, 16 x 20 inches, January 2012. Anne's board is composed of 50 images; 48 of which are words or phrases!
My first few email discussions with Anne B. led to a flurry of misunderstandings on my part. When she described herself as a retired, […]
"Venus & Adonis", Collage Journal Page, 7.25 x 6 inches, March 31, 2012; Text: "Some days I can't imagine my life without you."
In our teens, my best friend and I would often visit the National Gallery of Canada (NGC). Our favourite spot was the Pop Art section where Claes Oldenburg’s zebra print […]
"Home Sweet Home", Collage, 7 x 10 inches, March 25, 2012
Did you know it’s been three years and I’ve barely taken a break from running my art business! Time’s taken its toll; so I decided to get some much needed R&R this month.
Well, it was seven glorious days off, sleeping in, […]
A Student's Collage Journal Page, 5 x 7 inches, February 2012
Last week I gave a Collage Journaling Workshop to a group of local high school students. Generally I teach adults, so it was great to be able to expand my experience to include teens. It’s been a while since I was in […]
It’s been a busy start to the year! I’ve spent most of my time preparing for and giving workshops here at Collage Your World. I finally have a chance to breathe, so I thought I’d share a few notes and biz highlights with you…
"The Final Frontier", Collage, Daily Ephemera Page, February 2012
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