"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
Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery
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
KaBloom – Flower series
Please click this link for more information Made with recycled metals and handmade stains. … [Read more...] about KaBloom – Flower series
Off To A New Year
As this personally difficult year of 2021 fades slowly into memory. I think to the tree- enduring the cylindrical seasons. The rain, the wind, the dark, a journey of life in hope reaching for the warm sunshine in the harmony of … [Read more...] about Off To A New Year
Things that go Ka- Bloom
This month I have been all over the board, along with artwork and research that skips hops and plants in all different ways. Take a look- I hope you enjoy- This is a series the rest can be seen at - Series: In Bloom where you can read all … [Read more...] about Things that go Ka- Bloom







