Reblogging & Collaging: Reflections Inspired by Watching Angel

"Crash into me" a cool journal page from The Art Journaler (See Link Below)

A Visual Crash Course into the Mind & Soul…

The other day I paid a visit to the Tumblr blog of a new creative friend: Watching Angel. Journeying through her blog, I discovered many wonderful postings: artwork (hers and […]

Studio Update & Paris-Inspired ATCs

Michelle Casey, ATC inspired by Paris Vogue (2011), Collage, 7.5 x 3.5 inches, September 2012

As my studio and home renovations progress, our place is quickly becoming a maze to navigate in! Besides re-organizing my studio and relocating my office to the second floor of our home, we’re also re-arranging things in our […]

Canadian Gharana Arts Festival Photo Album

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 […]

Collage Bits & Bytes: June 2012

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 […]

September 2011: Collage Bits & Bytes

Mary Delany, Detail of Passion Flower, Paper Collage, 1777

First Love Blooms in Molly Peacock’s Paper Garden

If you’ve read my blog: Unearthing Molly Peacock’s Paper Garden, you’ll know how inspiring her book is for those of us struggling to make an art career for ourselves late in life. Having just finished reading […]

Defying My Comfort Zone: A Plein Air Class with David Kearn

In this journal page I have used magazine fragments of drawings and paintings including one of Vincent Van Gogh's drawings in the top centre and right side of the page.

After months of collaging, I decided to try my hand at something new. I love to add bits of imagery from drawings and […]

Artist Trading Cards: History, Rituals, How To’s

March Reflections, Mixed Media/Collage ATC Folding Book (Cover), March 2011

Continuing from last week on the subject of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)…

Joining an ATC group can be a lot of fun and anyone can start a group – not just artists! The following are a few tidbits to familiarize you […]

A Personal Glimpse into the World of Artist Trading Cards

ATCs Monika Seidenbusch (left); Christine Henri (centre); Michelle Casey (right) 2007

I discovered Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) in 2007 when an artist organization I belonged to invited a local ATC artist to speak about the subject. Along with her came three massive albums of cards she’d collected. I lover of small works, I […]

Right-Brainers in Business Video Summit: Inspiring As Always!

"My Traits", Mixed Media Journal Page, January 1 2010.

Those of you who’ve been following my blog lately, know what a big fan of Art Coach Jennifer (Jenn) Lee’s I am. Her Right-Brain Business Plan (RBBP) teleconference course a couple of years ago, helped me develop my visual business plan for Collage Your […]

Creating Together: Finding a Sense of Belonging in Artist Groups

Artist/Book Maker Mary Kritz & I exchanging collage tips at the Crichton Cultural Community Centre 2010 Spring "Doors Open" Event

As I prepare for another Vision Board Workshop, I’m sitting here thinking how wonderful creating art with a group of passionate creative souls is. Although I enjoy the company of others, for a […]