Creating Abstract Art
So You Want To Create Abstract Art?
Creating abstract art can be one of the most freeing and expressive outlets for all that creativity welling up inside. If you feel the urge to create and the style of abstract art is calling out to you, I will share with you some things you may want to consider before getting started. This article will focus primarily on painting as the medium to create your abstract art although you most definitely can create wonderful abstract art digitally. We will save that topic for another article. I ...

Original Paintings on Mexican Saltillo Tile
Acrylic Paintings on Mexican Tile by Michelle Collins
Several years back, we decided to redo our floors in our first home. We decided on Saltillo tile. After we completed the project we had some extra tiles and I decided to do a painting on one. The surface was nice for painting and I went on to do many more of these over the years. I do not have any of these available at the moment. They sell as fast as I paint them. I will be doing some more in the near future. Below I have pictures of some of the pieces painted Saltillo tiles that have sold ...

Abstract Art: Make a Mandala
Splash into Abstract Art: Make a Mandala with Me
A lot of people are intimidated by viewing and creating abstract art. But abstract art isn't inaccessible, random, or arrogant. Abstract art is about what we see, what we feel, what we think, and how we can express that. It can be representational, with familiar forms pushed into abstraction, or it can be completely abstract. I'm going to show you how to make something that is completely abstract, but is still accessible, and has lots of meaning. This is adapted from a virtual classroom I ho...

Abstract Art
Abstract art is an array of wonderful colours and forms created by the artist. The artist will sometimes not know what kind of picture they are creating until the work is finished. Abstract art takes on many forms and styles and everybody has their own opinion of it. You will often find that different prople see different pictures in the same composition. This is all down to the individuals taste.

Funky Sculptures Michelle Collins Studio
Abstract 3D Sculptures & Wall Art
These whimsical sculptures are hand crafted with most or all of the following materials: polymer clay, wire, wood, acrylic paint, wire, raffia and varnish. Some can be used in the form of wall art; others are free standing. Below are more samples of my works. Some of the pieces shown are in galleries or available for sale on eBay and Etsy. Scroll down to view more. You can also visit my official website @ artbymichellecollins.com!

Ayla Z : The Artist of Unspeakable Art
A Bouvette, of aboriginal descent, who is a self-taught American Metis Artist with amazing talent! I
Ayla Z is an amazing artist whose work I first became acquainted with in the early 2000s on eBay.  At that time, I was purchasing artwork by Linda LeKinff, Itzchak Tarkay, and Anthony Falbo--whose work I had also just "discovered" on eBay. I felt compelled to create a lens on Ayla Z Bouvette as I've found her artwork to be so original and intriguing. Today, I am a brand ambassador for the unspeakable and compelling art of Ayla Z! Ayla Z's original work focuses on the subjects' ey...

Itzchak Tarkay Art
Itzchak Tarkay! : The collectible artist and painter who is realistic, abstract, figurative, decorat
I am an art collector / art enthusiast who loves colorful paintings and adores the works of Itzchak Tarkay. A friend who is more "learned" at art collecting actually turned me on to Itzchak Tarkay. Tarkay has achieved strong recognition as a leading representative of a new generation of figurative artists.  The inspirations for Tarkay's work reflect influences from Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism, and color influences of Matisse. Itzchak Tarkay's drawing style has a distinct feel of To...

The Human Condition Original Art by Michelle Collins
Surreal Contemporary Paintings
This short series touches on some of issues the we, as humans deal with in silence. Such as: insecurities, fears, struggles with spirituality, and frustrations with some of the people who surround us. The piece on the left is titled: The Difference. It is in a private collection. The original painting is 16"x16" Oil on Stretched Canvas. This piece was created after an argument with my husband. It represents an issue that most, or all of us are guilty of. We hear when people are talking, but...

Art By Michelle Collins on Cafepress
Artsy gifts, prints, posters, t-shirts, home decor & more!
This page showcases a variety of products that feature my original artwork & designs. I offer these items in my gift shop on cafepress.com. All of the designs are from my original acrylic, oil & watercolor paintings. More items that are not shown here can be viewed by visiting my gift shop Visit my gift shop here!

Regia Marinho : Abstract Regianism
Regia Marinho is a talented abstract expressionist NYC painter and artist who has coined the term Re
Regia Marinho is a wonderfully creative and expressive abstract artist that I am happy to say is part of my personal art collection! Thanks to eBay, I discovered her beautiful artwork in June 2002 when I made my first acquisition. The art of Regia Marinho proudly hangs in my home office. To describe my appreciation for art you would say I am an eclectic. I enjoy art that is bright, bold, colorful, expressionistic and unique -- so that would mean abstract, cubist, expressionistic and impress...