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 […]

September 2012 Bits & Bytes

Why not take a Collage Workshop?!

If you’re thinking of acquiring or improving your fine art skills, why not take a collage class with me! I just posted my fall workshops line up. This season I’m continuing to offer two popular classes: the vision board and daily ephemera journaling workshops which are great for beginner […]

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 […]

Just Taking an ATC Break…

Textured Artist Trading Card inspired by Frida Kahlo… using glass beads medium and art glitter, October 2011

I don’t think there’s been a week that’s gone by since April that I haven’t been stressed out about preparing for the Atrium Show… hoping to be inspired enough to bring to life at least 25 […]

My Secret ATC Trade with Wendy Southin

A Secret, Mixed Media/Collage ATC Folding Book (Cover), May 2011

Last month, Wendy Southin won a chance to trade an Artist Trading Card (ATC) with me and I was elated! Although we’ve been part of the same ATC group for a couple of years now, we’ve never actually traded cards. You see instead […]

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 […]