February 2012: Collage Bits & Bytes

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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February 19th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Book Review, Books, Collage, Collage Courses, Collage Techniques, Collage Workshops, Eco-Friendly Art, Health and Art, Journal Page, Journaling, On-line Courses, Reading, Uncategorized, Visual Journal, Visual Journaling | 2 comments

Imagine: Making Your Dreams Real

"Imagine", Mixed Media/Collage Journal Page, June 19, 2011

Recently, many of you have received my holiday card, “Imagine”. So, I thought it might be nice to give you a little background on the piece.

As an artist, the question: “what if” propels my imagination when I’m collaging or making just about any form […]

January 2nd, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Books, Collage, Collage Tips, Health and Art, Journal Page, Journaling, On-line Courses, Uncategorized, Visual Journal, Visual Journaling | Leave a comment

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 […]

March 14th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art Business Teleconference, Artist Communities, Business, On-line Courses | Leave a comment

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 […]

January 24th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Artist Communities, Collage Courses, Journaling, Mixed Media, On-line Courses, Teaching, Uncategorized, Vision Board Workshop, Visual Journaling | 4 comments

How Mixed Media Collage Journaling Books & Classes Freed My Creative Spirit

"Pieces of Me II", Ottawa Public Library Postcard August 2010

As I prepare for my second show of journal pages next month, I’m anxious to share my discovery of journaling with you. In 2003, when I found myself depressed with life and art, I turned to Julia Cameron’s book: The Artist’s […]

August 16th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Collage Workshops, Journaling, On-line Courses | 2 comments