A Tour of La Fab Gallery & Boutique

Recently I visited the La Fab Boutique where my fine art cards are sold. A 10-minute drive from downtown Ottawa in scenic Chelsea, Quebec, it’s a jewel of a spot nestled within the majestic Gatineau Hills. The area is known for its cozy cafés, art galleries, craft stores and bakeries. It’s also the home of […]

August 4th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Artist Communities, Collage, Collage Gift Ideas, Eco-Friendly Art, Mixed Media, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

In Memoriam: Norm Prest

Michelle Casey, “The Sound of Silence”, Collage/mixed media Journal page, 8.5 x 6 inches, 2010. This image was scanned and printed by Norm Prest… such a beautiful sample of our collaborative efforts…

During the last month, I’ve lost two dear friends… my Uncle Doug and my scanning and printing technician, Norman Prest. Both […]

December 2nd, 2013 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Category: Artist's Family, Collage, Collage Techniques, Digital Collage, Eco-Friendly Art, Exhibitions, Journal Page, Mixed Media, Scanning, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Molly Peacock’s Book Unearths Mary Delany’s Paper Garden

Michelle Casey, "Body Talk", Mixed Media/Collage, June 7 2010 features Mary Delany's embroidery work in the background.

With several projects on the go, I haven’t had much time to read this year. Even still, I’m slowly ploughing through several books. One is Molly Peacock’s: The Paper Garden; the true story of eighteenth century […]

August 22nd, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Art History, Artist Portrait, Book Review, Books, Collage, Collage Techniques, Eco-Friendly Art, Glue, Mixed Media, Mixed Media Gift Ideas, Uncategorized | 2 comments