Art By Michelle Collins
Welcome To My Imagination- Please Excuse The Mess
Biography
Michelle Astuto Collins, expresses her diversity through the use of many different mediums including, but not limited to, acrylic, oil, watercolors, digital painting and sculpture. Collins works range in style from surrealism to whimsy.
Originally from Long Island New York she moved to New Port Richey, Florida at the age of fourteen. With no formal training she credits her artistic diversity to her upbringing in a large creative family with many different styles and interests.
Moving around a lot in her early years exposed her to constant changes in her surroundings which has influenced her work; with some works being simple, colorful and playful; others more intricate, seemingly darker and puzzling.
Michelle's works are in private collections throughout North America, Europe and Australia.Her work has also shown galleries and shows in Alaska, Florida, New York, Oregon & Virginia.
Artist Statement
I find my art is an outlet to deal with many of life ups and downs. Some of my more meaningful pieces I would like for people to connect with them, some how in the same way as music, to see that they are not the only ones who deal with life's struggles; if they want they can take it not for what it is but for what they believe it to be. Others, I hope to provoke smiles, in some cases laughter; or people can enjoy it just simply as decoration as some of my simpler pieces are. Ultimately I hope to continue creating whatever inspires me, keep learning and to live my dream, earn a living doing what I love. For more visit my official website: www.artbymichellecollins.com !
Artist Resume
Solo Exhibitions
City Hall, New Port Richey, Florida, May 2008
Progress Energy Art Gallery, "WELCOME TO MY IMAGINATION - PLEASE EXCUSE THE MESS," New Port Richey, Florida; December 2007
Pasco Fine Arts Center, "Colorful Compilations," Holiday, Florida, February 2006
Alterra Clare Bridge, "Time Pieces," Tampa, Florida, January 2004
Pasco Fine Arts Center, "Eclectic Creations," Holiday, Florida, December 2003
Selected Group Exhibitions
APW Gallery, "Small Works Big Idea" Long Island City, NY 2009
Atria Windsor Woods, "An Evening Of The Arts" 3 Person Show with Paula Showen & Susan Holland, Hudson, Florida 2008
Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery "The Art Of Wine" 2 Person Show with Paula Showen, Spring Hill, Florida 2008
Aquaterra Salon & Spa, Trinity, Florida, 2008
Progress Energy Art Gallery, New Port Richey, Florida, 2006, 2007 & 2008
The Beck Gallery, "The Square Foot Art Show A Go-Go," Lutz, Florida, 2006 & 2007
The Gallery at No Naked Walls, Port Richey, Florida, 2007 & 2008
Artist Gallery Royalle, St. Petersburg, Florida, December 2007
Pasco Fine Arts Center, "Art Annual," Holiday, Florida, 2004, 2005 & 2006
Juried Shows
"Peace Hall Coffee House Art Scene," New Port Richey, Florida, 2005 & 2006 (Juried by: Lia Gallegos & Paula Showen)
"Art In Paradise," Gulf Harbors Yaght Club, New Port Richey, Florida 2006 (Juried by: Jo Baughman & Annie Harris)
"International Art Auction," McMenamins, McMcMinnville, Oregon 2005 (Juried by Karin Momberg)
Articles and Reviews
The Suncoast News "Celebrate the Florida lifestyle" August 2009 view
The Suncoast News "Mix of art comes together," June 2009 View
The Pasco Times, "Member artists open show at Progress Energy Gallery," June 2009 View
The Hernando Times, " A Toast To Vino," October 2008 View
The Pasco Times, October 2008 - Front Page Spring Hill Winery To Raise Glasses To Hernando -Pasco Hospice, Inside: "A Toast To Vino" View
The Suncoast news, "Art Exhibit and Halloween Party Announced," October 2008 View
The Pasco Tribune, "Progress Energy Art Gallery Throws A Fling," February 2008 View
The Suncoast News, "Exposing the cultures and riches of downtown," February 2008 Top Stories: Front Page, Suncoast News, Page 3 & Continued Page 14
The Suncoast News, "Art stroll rolls into downtown," January 2008 View
The Pasco Tribune, "Gallery To Display Artists' 'Imagination'," December 2007 View
The Suncoast News, "Welcome To Her Imagination," December 2007 View
The Trinity Citizen, "First Friday Artist's Reception," December 2007 View
The Pasco Times, " See what comes from young hands minds," September 2007 View
The Suncoast News, " Gallery's first ever children's art exhibit opens Sept. 7," September 2007 View
Pasco Tribune, "Class Will Help Kids Exhibit Artistry'," July 2007 View
The Suncoast News, "Art Gallery Offering Children's Summer Art Classes," July 2007 View
Pasco Tribune, "Women' s Work Fills New Gallery Exhibit," January 2007 View
The Suncoast News, "Women's Artwork on Display," January 2007 View
The Suncoast News, "Downtown Oasis," July 2006 View
The Pasco Times, "Eye-catching art," July 2005 View
News-Register, "A World of Art," December 2004 View
The Pasco Times, "Artists' exhibit focus on time-related theme," August 2003 View
The Suncoast News, "Art exhibit features funky sculptures and 'Time Pieces'," August 2003 View
