February 2013: Collage Bits & Bytes…

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 […]

Frida Kahlo: Wielding the Brush of Anguish!

Frida Kahlo painting a stunning self-portrait

“I recommend her to you, not as a husband but as an enthusiastic admirer of her work, acid and tender, hard as steel and delicate and fine as a butterfly’s wing, lovable as a beautiful smile, and as profound and cruel as the bitterness of life.” (Diego […]

Collage Your World 2012 Highlights

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. […]

Nancy Halpin Looks “Out of the Window”

Michelle Casey at Nancy Halpin’s “Out of the Window – Photographic Impressions” Exhibit at Centrepointe Gallery, Ottawa, ON, November 2012

Love at First Blur…

Like so many great photographer friends I know, on the outside, Nancy Halpin is a quiet, unassuming soul. On the inside, however, she has amazing visions brewing! Currently in […]

David Kearn Breaks a Brush!

David Kearn and his self portrait: “Eighteen Pieces of Me”, Acrylic on Canvas

This summer I promised myself, I’d make time to check out more art shows in the city; it’s something I love but rarely have a chance to do while running my business. Recently I visited “Portraiture by the Foot” an […]

Canadian Gharana Arts Festival Photo Album

Michelle Casey, Canadian Gharana Arts Opening, Ottawa, June 2012

In June I was pleased to participate in a group art exhibition: “Inspirations of India” held by the Canadian Gharana Arts Festival here in Ottawa. The event was a celebration of arts being practiced by Indo-Canadian and Canadian artists alike inspired by India. For […]

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 […]

The Collage Artist Goes to Back to School!

Since April, I’ve been volunteering at an elementary school. It’s one of my business goals to research working with children because I’d like to offer workshops for them at schools or through my studio. This year, an acquaintance/teacher friend, Christine, a great collage enthusiast, guided me through the appropriate administrative channels to be able […]

A Tour of Jonathan Hobin’s Haunting Exhibition

As a collage artist who draws on very personal issues in her work, I’m always excited to see other artists doing the same. Seeing the work of other artists is also vital to keeping my creative capacities sharp and inspired. One of my favourite art coaches Alyson Stanfield (Art Biz Blog) recently noted how important […]

Atrium Gallery Opening: Pieces of Me III, November 8, 2011

Left to right: Gala Girls: Michelle Casey, Wendy Southin, Sheila Cain-Sample, Maggie Jordan, Olive Jones and Maya Hum.

The following are some images from my “Opening Gala” which took place on November 8, 2011 in the Atrium Gallery at Ben Franklin Place (Ottawa, Ontario). A big thanks to my friend and […]