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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.

September Small "Works Big Idea" NY

Posted by Michelle at 12:41 PM on August 14, 2009

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Friday September 4, 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

48-18 Van Dam St Long Island City - NYC 11101

www.apwarts.com

August and September "Viva La Florida"

Posted by Michelle at 12:39 PM on August 14, 2009

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Friday August 14, 2009 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, until September 30, 2009

6231 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652 (map)

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2009

PEAG Show Review

Posted by Michelle at 08:43 AM on June 07, 2009

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Thanks to all who attended our opening!

The show was a smashing success! The artwork was amazing, from the incredible bowing egret by photographer Cheryl Molennor to the beautiful acrylic works of Michelle Collins.

Cheryl Molennor amazingly captured the elegance of an egret in full plumage as he bows, proudly displaying his beauty. The gorgeous bird seems to come to life against the black background of the piece.

Michelle Collins, created an incredible collection of pieces featuring various Saints. The works are extremely detialed with the signature style of Michelle's acrylics in mosaic form. Each piece is beautifully presented in individually lit frames, hand crafted in fine woods by her husband, Cory Collins.

The gorgeous works of portrait artist Matthew Ellrod were beautifully displayed in a Victorian style dressing room where giclee prints by Paula Showen also hang.

C.W.Tanner's works of the underwater world and tropical paradise enhance the gallery collection in the "Tropical" room in the rear of the gallery. C.W. pulls from his experiences as a scuba diver. His work, "Peace in Mirre Bayou" contains a wonderful surprise!

Also on display is the beautiful musical instrument collection by Karren Tolliver, Nature photographer Erica Urbanovich shows incredible skill through her wild mushroom and dear fly works, The magnificent "old Florida" style paintings by Gladys DePrias, Pop art by Ralph Annon, Oils by Phil Reed, Terry Kinderman's mixed media pieces, Lloyd Johnson's fused glass and wood pieces, Maryangela Smith's fabulous oils, the zany and colorful works of Dawn Marmamaduke, acrylics by John and Frances Duhler, B.J. White-Myer's profound mixed media collages and the amazing sculpture by Sergio Flores.

All works of the members on display are not to be missed! Each piece is worth experiencing! If you attended the opening, the gallery director, Nancy Ciesla, would like to personally thank you for supporting the gallery and our local artists. If you were not able to attend, you won't want to miss this spectacular show!

The show will be on display through July. Please stop in!

The Ghosts of St Augustine?

Posted by Michelle at 11:29 AM on April 11, 2009

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Saint Augustine, Saint Benedict and Saint Benedict The Moor

Posted by Michelle at 10:03 AM on April 11, 2009

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Current mood:

inspired

As with my last trip to St Augustine I left with a revival of my faith and stories to tell with maybe just odd coincidences or signs that only are for me. Last time we had the dove that landed in our yard and hung out for over a month, walked through my house... I think I blogged about hat a couple of years ago on my myspace blog, I will have to look.

So this time I have more first I will talk about the Benedict Saints.

Considering it was holy week I went to church on Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica. It was the Chrism mass, this is the mass where the bishop blesses all of the oils. I figured this is my chance to go to church while I am here and I wanted to be able to go because this is oldest church in the Nation.

I think I mentioned in my myspace blog about my cousins funeral mass; the priests flooded in off white robes and it seemed as though they were never ending. I had never experienced a mass with over 50 priests doing the consecration as at that mass, nor did I think I would; in fact as my uncle said while we left the church " I don?t think we will ever experience anything like that again! "

Well! Not even a month later, I did! Well over 50 priests in off white robes flooding into the church. They renewed there "Vows?" ( I don?t know what the technical term is for that LOL).. Again as with Michaels service all stood pouring off the sides of the alter as they all joined in the consecration with the Bishop.

The Cathedral Basilica inside is laid out very much like St Benedicts church in the Bronx. In addition the Cathedral serves St. Benedict The Moor church in St Augustine. The two similarities drove me to want to read further about what I thought was one Saint but is actually two different Saints. In addition last week I saw on my friends table a book she was reading a book called the "The Tears OF God" by Father Benedict Groeschel, who is the priest on EWTN that interviewed my cousin when he was ill, as I had written about in previous blogs.

You can read about St Benedict Here.

You can read about St Benedict The Moor Here.

This may be the beginning of a new painting series I have been procrastinating doing for some time now. I wanted to do a series of the saints. I wanted to study each one and paint them but could not figure out where or who to begin with... so now that I am studying, I think these will be my first two! I guess I will see who it takes me to next!

JACEY GALLERY SHOW

Posted by Michelle at 06:45 AM on April 03, 2009

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The May, June, July Exhibit at The Jacey Gallery has been canceled until further notice. The Gallery is relocating to Richmond Virginia. I will update you with new show dates at the new gallery.

Summer Exhibit at The Jacey Gallery

Posted by Michelle at 03:57 PM on March 28, 2009

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Summer_Exhibition.jpg picture by camcory

Commissions March 2009

Posted by Michelle at 06:24 AM on March 11, 2009

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I am working on some pieces with a collector in Georgia who is remodeling her kitchen. She has a Scottie cookie jar that she is decorating around.

First she purchased these pieces

Spring Time Matted 8"x10" Print

Funky Sunburst Mixed Media 12" Sculpture

Sunbrust Acrylic on 11"x11" Mexican Saltillo Tile

Strike A Pose 3.25x2.25 aceo mini print on canvas

of my original 16"x20" painting

Next she asked for me to provide her with teh following so I have been painting for days! Here are the commissioned pieces so far

16"x16" Acrylic Painting

The wood container was hand crafted by my husband and hand painted by me. It is "ONE PIECE". Image shows all 4 sides of the piece. The main artwork on the front of the piece is a reproduction of one of my older pieces titled "Spring". It is mounted and sealed along with the rest of the hand painted piece. Was created for holding kitchen utensils but can be used to hold other items as well.

Hand Painted Coffee Tin

This wood spoon rest was hand crafted by my husband and hand painted by me.

Spring Is In The Air

Posted by Michelle at 10:29 AM on March 08, 2009

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Spring is in the air and there is no one more excited about this than yours truly! After months of gloomy ick. I am coming out in full force, for this wonderful, happy time of year!

My next Gallery show will reflect that! I will be showing my bright, funky, happy, whimsical , flower sculptures along with dragonflies, butterflies, sunbursts and mobiles! The show will be May - July. I will send out an Evite when it gets closer to the opening.

Just sooooo excited with all of the new things going on and ready to go!

Keep checking out my site for what coming up next I have lots in store!

All the best to you,

Michelle

SPRING IS

IN THE AIR!

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	Create a colorful, fun, funky room for Spring! Visit my ebay listings to find pieces to coordinate with!

Artistic Tile Murals

Posted by Michelle at 09:59 AM on February 20, 2009

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I have been hard at work this winter. Working on a project I have had in mind for years in collaborated with 2 other artists: Paula Showen & Margaret McKeehan (my mother).

We have begun offering our works on tile murals for backsplashes and other tile work projects. We will be adding to the art selections along with the surfaces that will be available so keep checking in.

You can view our current selection at www.thetilegallery.org.

On another note I will be Downtown for the Gala tomorrow! I will have some samples of the tiles and other artwork during the art stroll. You can check out my calendar on my website for other up coming shows www.artbymichellecollins.com .

Looking forward to SPRING!

Best wishes,

Michelle

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