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.
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Original art, paintings, tiles, mugs, ornaments and more!
Support Living American Artists!
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Check it out!
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Twas the month before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, except for the mouse.
Mother shopped online with not even a care,
Knowing the crouds and the lines were not there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of time-pieces danced in their heads.
And mamma with her paypal, taking only a minute....
She filled her shopping cart, and paid everything in it!
She shopped Art by Michelle Collins and made everyone on her Christmas list happy!
Check out Paulas site @ http://www.showmarphotography.com
She is so talented!
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Time Pieces Challenge
Its been years since I have painted any works in this series, so I decided to start some more with but, with a twist!
YOU come up with a phrase or saying to follow the "Time Pieces" theme and I will paint it! The painting will be painted in the same whimsical style as the "Last Generation"!
For more details check it out here!
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New book "Time Pieces". Great gift for children and adults!
This full color book features 12 of my original acrylic, colorful, whimsical paintings from my "Time Pieces" series. I left out 2 for this children's edition due to adult content. "Time Ta Burn" and "Wasted Time". You can view and purchase the book below.
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I will be offering a wide wide variety of my artwork as prints, on tile and other products. I am pulling out all of my older pieces that I have not been seen in a while. I am still working on it so check in frequently for holiday gifts. I will have a lot hope you can find something you like!
To visit my new shop click here!

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APW Gallery
Small Works Big Idea
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The pieces below are available at:
2821 North Parham Road Suite 103
Richmond, VA 23294
*Located in Parham Professional Park, across from Tucker High School*
(804)347-8568

"Spring Blossoms"
16"x20"
Acrylic On Stretched Canvas

"Full Bloom"
12"x36" Triptych
Acrylic On Stretched Canvas

"Mushroom Garden"
12"x12"
Acrylic On Stretched Canvas

"Funky Flowers In Vase"
8" Tall
Sculpture

"Mushroom Garden"
3" Tall
Sculpture