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I love what happens when we let the art in.

When we just sit down beside some paint, paper and crayons and stop thinking so hard. Our life is divine and messy. It looks so good outlined in watercolor pencils.

I have been teaching a course at a local art center that honors our own unique journey on the pages of an altered book.

We have been painting, tearing, sewing, mixing, cutting and pasting on these pages.

And on a... Read more →

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...

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 →

It has poured today.  Buckets full of rain.

Lately one day is balmy while the next day is high winds and snow. And as much as I would love to be planting pansies and let my toes be free in flip flops, today is not that day.

I am all snuggled up in this handmade coat as I head for my studio.

This is how I wear it; inside out.

All the detail and colors keep me ... Read more →

Yesterday, I received a card from a faraway friend.

Kelli Jean May-Krenz lives in Minnesota, and is an amazing graphic designer with her own studio, 730 Thursday, which is the exact time and day she met her soulmate five years ago.  She uses found objects in her design work.  And she simply shines e... Read more →