Embracing the Journey: A Tale of Redoing and Renewal of Artwork
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...
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- May 16
- 2 min
Replenishing Creative Resources
Sharing my ideas for replenishing creative resources when the well runs dry… Have you ever had moments that you have studio time but your...
- May 2
- 2 min
Blooming Hope and Connecting the Pieces.
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....
- Apr 9
- 2 min
Connect - Collaborate - Celebrate
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...
- Mar 29
- 2 min
What is the biggest challenge of being an artist?
Through deep reflection I have learned that it is when I am unable to paint. Full stop! There are many common barriers that all...
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Exploring Mexico and the Cerro Pelon Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary.
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...
- Mar 15
- 1 min
How long does it take you to create a painting?
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...
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Why this blog...
I am a visual artist sharing my love of art and story telling with art lovers, art collectors, art students and community of creative...
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Hello and Let me reintroduce myself….
I am Michelle Austen. I am an Artist, living in Calgary, AB, Canada. I am inspired by my imagination, flowers, nature, travel and all...
- Sep 3, 2023
- 3 min
Creating Memories and Magic Moments. Summer Art Camp 2023
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....
- Jun 8, 2023
- 4 min
Wanderlust and art in Spain,
Wanderlust and art in Spain, A few years back, I attended fellow artists show, John Lennard, at Masters Gallery in Calgary, AB. I deeply...
- Jun 23, 2019
- 2 min
Bearspaw School Mural Project
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...
- Aug 1, 2017
- 2 min
Value of Silence- Summer Art Camp reflections.
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...
- Jul 4, 2017
- 3 min
Wow! She went brave!
“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...
- Aug 5, 2016
- 3 min
Independent Spirit- Summer Art Camp 2016
“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...
- Feb 1, 2016
- 3 min
Energy Exchange
“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...
- Aug 21, 2015
- 3 min
Courageous, Confident or Just Plain Crazy!..Driving tips for Ireland from a Canadian Girl
“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...
- Jul 22, 2015
- 3 min
Confetti Trees, Color and Creativity
“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...
- Jul 6, 2015
- 2 min
I am not the Bionic Women
“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...
- Apr 18, 2015
- 3 min
Celebrating Birthdays and the Element of Surprise
Nature’s Birthday Candles 18×36 Oil http://www.michelleausten.ca “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive...
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