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Artists of Yardley present annual juried show at Capital Health-Hopewell

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Janet Purcell | The Times of Trenton

I chose Colleen Attara's "Enough" collage for third place, and that was because she carried through her original concept in the small piece.

A collaged paper bearing the words "Just knowing you are near is enough" is stitched to the surface of the work, along with trunks of trees that complete a wooded scene.

At the roots of a tree, Attara clipped and stitched a dictionary definition: "PEACE: Quiet. Tranquil." These images are sewn to a map showing minimall... Read more →


Creating An Ethical Eco-Based Business

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Oh My! Handmade Goodness

“I am an eco-artist and a treasure hunter. I see ‘yes’ where others see ‘no’. I see possibility where others see trash.” Read the full article...

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{Hope Notes}

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The Petit Cadeau

“Someday very soon I wish to meet Colleen Attara in real life. She is an amazing example of humanity.” Read the full article...

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DIYU: Creative Journaling with Altered Books

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DIYU @ TrashN2Tees

“Colleen is an amazing artist, mother, wife, daughter and friend who is full of grace & passion. I couldn’t be more excited to have her here today teaching us the art of creative journaling. I urge you to learn more about her efforts in healing loss through art and look for upcoming workshops in her studio.” Read more →


Healing Loss Through Art: A Recipe for Letting Go

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Oh My! Handmade Goodness | January 29, 2013

“I want to take a minute to wrap my virtual arms around Colleen and give her a huge hug and thanks for writing this post … Sharing loss so openly online like this is courageous and beautiful. We all have moments when we need to navigate dark places in our hearts but creativity and community make shining a light into those corners so much more joyful.” Read more →