Vision Board Workshop at the CCCC

Today thought I’d share some reflections and photos with you from last week’s Vision Board workshop held at the Crichton Cultural Community Centre (CCCC).

It was an absolutely freezing cold winter day (-32 degrees Celsius! brrrrrr) when five brave students made it out early Sunday morning to take my half-day workshop. I was glad […]

Put All Your Troubles in a God Jar

My Newest God Jar, January 2011

Several years ago, I was feeling down and out about life. Living each new day was a scary thing. Terrified of what prospects the future held, I spent many a sleepless night. Turning a blind eye to the successful celebratory moments of my life, I viewed it […]

12 Days Until Christmas Collage/Mixed Media Gift Ideas!

If you’re like me, you probably still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping (Yikes!). Here are some recommendations for the creative soul on your list. Thanks to my friend Olive Jones for referring #s 1, 2 & 9:

1. Jane Davies: Collage Journeys: A Practical Guide to Creating Personal Artwork A thorough book on the subject […]

Collage Tip #3: Use Literature to Breathe Life into Your Collages

This journal page "Taboo Subjects in Our Home" (December 8 2009) was inspired by my Mary Shelley collage explorations

In October I wrote of how music can be a great tool to inspire your collaging. Similarly, I feel literature can add vibrancy to your collage/mixed media […]

My Nick Bantock Collage Postcard Adventure!

Lost Love, Altered Postcard, November 2007

Over the last month, in between preparing for workshops and submissions to galleries, I’ve been doing some research on artist/writer Nick Bantock. This December I hope to submit a postcard for a challenge paying tribute to his Griffin and Sabine trilogy: Griffin and Sabine: An […]

Collage Tip #2: There Must Be 50 Ways to Glue Your Collage…

Three Wishes, Journal Page October 27 2009

1. Permanent Glue Stick (my favs UHU, Coccoina (thanks Kelly Kilmer!), Lepage) 2. White Glue (like Elmer’s) 3. Clear Glue (Glossy Accents is great for embellishments on glass) 4. Gel Matte Medium (for thick papers and light objects) 5. Matte or Glossy Scotch Tape (for me […]

Claudine Hellmuth’s Collage Discovery: Books Worth Exploring

Mini Sketchbook, Fly Girl Test, Encaustic Collage September 2005

While working towards my visual arts degree, I dabbled in many different art forms – in university I learned much about the history of collage and mixed media art and artists, as well as experimenting with various methods related to it. I […]