Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Michelle Traynor

 
I have always had a creative side and experimented in various art forms sporadically over the years but I have never really thought of myself as an artist. However since retiring 2 years ago and beginning this next chapter of my life I have had time to explore the world of mixed-media and art journaling. It is funny to think that 34 years ago I had planned on enrolling in art school full time after taking some summer school classes in silk screen at Emily Carr School of Art, but then we bought a house, my life changed and financially it wasn’t the right time to go on an art journey.
I was fortunate to meet a new artist friend Violette and she had just published her book ‘Journal Bliss’which I purchased inspiring me to move into the world of art. Then I discovered Pam Carriker, ‘Art at the Speed of Life’ and Donna Downey they have all been a great influence in my artistic growth.

I challenged myself to do an art journal page each day for 30 days to keep myself growing artistically. I explored various artist blogs, bought books on mixed-media and joined a few on-line communities, participated in on-line workshops and all of that has helped me grow and become a mixed-media artist. I also discovered taking my scanned art pages and using them in digital collage, which I love – there is no mess to clean up! I am delightfully surprised when I compare my creations now to a year and half ago and how art brings so much joy into my life.

I created my blog that I could record my journey in the art world and post some of my work. My dream and passion is to create art that relays affirmations for kindness, living from the heart, the power of positive thoughts and to believe that there is magic in your dreams.

Each day is a new creative adventure and I am excited to see where the road leads me and who knows along the way I may inspire others that is never to late to discover their artistic side.


8 comments:

  1. Michelle, your art work is beautiful! I like how you challenged yourself to create an art journal page each day for a month. You've inspired me to give it a try!

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  2. Lovely work and am so glad you are blooming in such a wonderful way. Off to visit your blog. xox

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  3. What an inspiring story....and your art work is just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! I am headed off to enjoy your blog! xo

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  4. How fun! I am also exploring art via a visual journal, but not on a daily basis! That is real commitment though! Beautiful story of growth and journeying...

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  5. Welcome Michelle. I love your story and you are including creativity in this next phase of your life. You are so inspiring. I will take a longer peak at your website soon. xo

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  6. Just looked at your site and love your work! Your hostess gifts are such a fun idea!

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  7. Thank you all for your wonderful, kind and inspiring comments, it fills my heart with joy to know others love my art as well. Michelle

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  8. Michelle, what a terrific story. It is so inspiring to hear from other artists and how they have begun their creative journey. Your work is beautiful and tells a warm story. Thanks for sharing

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