It’s a good idea to list the things you’ve found on a sticky in the front of the magazine to jog your memory of what’s hidden inside.
This week I was going to share some tips about picking characters for your collage stories when I realized I haven’t even discussed selecting a good […]
Michelle Casey, "Death & the Maiden", Zentangle/Collage, 10 x 14 inches, March 2013
Shaking Things Up Creatively…
Every now and again I like to shake things up creatively. In December I made my first collage zine and this month I decided to follow the way of Zentangle! For the past couple of years, […]
Michelle Casey, "Body Talk", Collage/Mixed Media, 8.5 x 6 inches, June 7, 2010 on display at the Heartwood Gallery's "Inner Beauty Show", February 2013
This February 2013, I was been pleased to have been part of Hopewell’s “Inner Beauty” exhibition.
When I created my piece “Body Talk” it was with the hope that […]
Michelle Casey, Untitled Artist Trading Card (1 of 9), Collage, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, 2006
My Blog Talk Radio Interview
Next week I’ll post the link for my February 5, 2013 interview on Contemplative, Expressive & Imaginative Blog Talk Radio for your listening pleasure! I’ve been crazy busy this whole month preparing for […]
Wishing 2013 is the best year yet!
For the past few years, my friend Elaine Coombs and I have gone over our previous year’s achievements with each other; it always feels good to acknowledge our accomplishments. This year, I thought I’d share some professional and personal highlights of 2012 with you. […]
Collage by Japanese artist duo Wool Cube Wool from "Cut It, Paste It, Sew It…" edited by Chisa Itou
I derive a small but divine pleasure that exceeds my own imagination from the process of taking apart something and completely rearranging its components as I see fit. For me, collage is not so […]
Michelle Casey, Journal Page, "I am Feeling…", Collage/Mixed Media: acrylic paint, magazine fragments, pen, 8.5 x 6 inches, June 16 2010 (See bottom of page for text from journal page)
Its funny how every so often when I’m feeling depressed about choosing the artist’s life, the universe seems to give me a sign […]
Sharon Michaelson (left) and Toni Newman (right) working on their journal pages, October 20, 2012.
I had a great time with students Toni Newman and Sharon Michaelson in my October 2012 collage journaling workshop. Toni, a professional speaker who specializes in innovation as a competitive advantage in business, wished to expand her creative […]
Michelle Casey, Journal Page, "Autumn Memory", Collage/Mixed Media: magazine images, gel pens, rubber stamp designs, acrylic paint, 5 x 7 inches, November 9 2009
As in nature, the fall season has always been a transformative one for me… it’s been a time of saying goodbye to the things I’ve grown to love and […]
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 […]
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