I hope you are well and enjoying the invigorating fall colors! I don't know about you, but for me, it seems time has sped up - what used to be months now seems like hours and summers gone. The Ballard Road Art Studio will be open Sundays from 11 … [Read more...] about Fall Into Seasons Change
Summer Gone
Greetings I am in the hope you have enjoyed the warmth of the summer with great fun and new experiences. I haven't posted in a short while because life became complicated and time short! Although- I can report the production of new artwork has … [Read more...] about Summer Gone
A Impact -JOY
A-Impact This sculpture series began as a question at a car swap meet filled with antique car parts and old men on a cold dreary morning in April. The swap meet is a place where there are no … [Read more...] about A Impact -JOY
A Trip Through Art- community children’s art project
"I created the program outline, using hope and community as the core." Comment- "I love the style it's loose but tight- enough to really enjoy!"- Crispin Shakesaft I (Michelle Vara) became a member of the Ti Arts Downtown Gallery in the … [Read more...] about A Trip Through Art- community children’s art project
Flower Series
Hybrid Watercolor paintings This technique is a crossing of short-run handmade oil-based printing and a watercolor painting. Michelle Vara creates drawings from nature to make the short run printing plates and complete the compilation by fluid … [Read more...] about Flower Series
Spring into May
Let me start by saying I appreciate you following me and my art/ life adventures- My artwork and engagement have been invigorating, satisfying, and interesting, although on a personal level life has been a near miss and stressful- Over the … [Read more...] about Spring into May
Covid _19 keeps connecting
Dwell Time- the award-winning, not-for-profit arts publication reflecting on mental wellbeing featured Michelle Vara’s art pieces from her painted Covid … [Read more...] about Covid _19 keeps connecting
Children’s Community Art Project
Comes together as Michelle installs her newly painted backdrops behind the children's globe environments in the windows of Ti Arts downtown Ticonderoga NY. The children's globes are not only interesting but well made with great ideas executed. Watch … [Read more...] about Children’s Community Art Project