Original Art Paintings & Sculptures By Artist M. Collins

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. Having 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; this has influenced her work. With some works being: simple, colorful and playful.Some 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.

I find my art is an outlet to deal with many of life ups and downs. Some of my more meaningful pieces, I would like for people to connect with them. Some how in the same way as music; to see that they are not the only ones who deal with life's struggles. If they want they can take it not for what it is; but for what they believe it to be. Others: I hope to provoke smiles, in some cases laughter. Or people can enjoy it just simply as decoration; as some of my simpler pieces are. Ultimately, I hope to continue creating whatever inspires me. To keep learning; to live my dream: earn a living doing what I love.

Worldwide Women Artists is an international collective of women artists showing and selling our original art through the worldwide web. As women artists, we give birth to our ideas in a variety of styles and media. We embrace the diversity of each other's work, celebrating the joy of creating our art and sharing it with the world.