As the festive season comes upon us, I think of all that have collected those little village houses, and every year they light them up...

My art classes just wrapped up today for the summer. I am enjoying the sunshine on my deck with a cup of tea reflecting about how hard my...

Sharing my ideas for replenishing creative resources when the well runs dry… Have you ever had moments that you have studio time but your...

I love it when things come full circle and the pieces seem to effortlessly fit in place. This past weekend was a perfect example of this....

Connecting with nature and expressing it through art is what I love to do. Sharing it with you is a gift.  A time to celebrate things...

Through deep reflection I have learned that it is when I am unable to paint. Full stop! There are many common barriers that all...

It’s been just over two years since a friend and I travelled two hours north of Mexico City to the small farming village of Macheros to...

As most artists would agree, it is a thought provoking question. My most accurate answer to date is 55 years. I am convinced I was born...

I am a visual artist sharing my love of art and story telling with art lovers, art collectors, art students and community of creative...

I am Michelle Austen.  I am an Artist, living in Calgary, AB, Canada. I am inspired by my imagination, flowers, nature, travel and all...

10 years ago, I had an idea to gather groups of budding artists and host a summer art camp to do all the things I loved to do as a child....

Wanderlust and art in Spain, A few years back, I attended fellow artists show, John Lennard, at Masters Gallery in Calgary, AB. I deeply...

Nothing keeps an artist more present than 600+ students, staff and volunteers collaborating to create a 6 x 12 ft mural… Just say YES and...

Silence gives answers ~ Rumi Reflecting on my 5th annual summer art camp where I had the joy of spending a creative week with a group of...

“Trust that little voice in your head that says “Wouldn’t it be interesting if…” And then do it.” ~Duane Michals The idea of having an...

“We teach what we most need to learn” ~ Richard Bach The purpose of my art camp is for the students to feel what it is like to be an...

“To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”~Buddha If you have been...

“If you believe you can-YOU WILL!” Upon returning safely from a 3 week trip to Ireland, I thought I would share a few driving tips. Being...

“I think this is how we are supposed to be in the world-Present and in Awe.” ~Anne Lamott Encaustic Confetti Tree Summer Camp 2015 Last...

“A Break from technology can help us to feel human again. And I am pretty sure there’s still no App for that.”~ Micheal J. Chase. Morning...