Collage Tip #16: The Call of the Vision Board

Tired of the Same Old, Same Old?

Happy New Year! It’s been a treat to take […]

My Staycation

Did you know it’s been three years and I’ve barely taken a break from running my art business! Time’s taken its toll; so I decided to get some much needed R&R this month.

Well, it was seven glorious days off, sleeping in, pampering myself and going wherever the wind blew me. Here in Ottawa, […]

Imagine: Making Your Dreams Real

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 of art. When I’m getting ready to make a […]

Student Spotlight: Wendy Southin’s Vision Board Dilemma

Wendy Southin, Vision Board, November 2010, 16 x 20 inches

Wendy Southin and I have been members of the same Artist Trading Card (ATC) group for a couple of years now. The first time I laid eyes on one of her cards, I was struck by the great care and thought she put […]

Right-Brainers in Business Video Summit: Inspiring As Always!

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 World. Over the last couple of weeks, despite having an […]

Beating the Winter Blues with Publications News

Here are a couple of exciting Collage Your World developments I’m happy to share with you. I’m proud to officially announce that two of my pieces have been recently published…

Detail, Mixed Media/Collage, Postcard, November 2010

Nick Bantock Postcard Challenge Update:

In February, the Nick Bantock postcard challenge I participated in […]

New Year’s Resolutions of a Collage Artist

For decades, the start of a new year never signalled much for me. Each one held surprises: good and bad. But when I turned 39, the New Year took on great significance. At the mid point of my life, I decided to make a conscious effort to ensure my remaining years would be fruitful […]

Collaging Your Dreams: Vision Board Workshop & Student Spotlight

Kevin (and his vision board) & Michelle along the Ottawa River, August 2010

After months of advertising my collage workshops I was on cloud nine when finally gave my first Vision Board Workshop in late June. Inspired by the creation of my own visual business plan, it seemed fitting that the […]