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Pushing Papers
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: May 2023
Using bits and bobs and scraps of precious and not-so-precious papers, Carly Marie’s art is evocative and irresistible.
Give Carly Marie a sheaf of textured paper, a vintage botanical book, old theatre tickets, chocolate tea bags, and a substrate, and the artistic result is jaw-droppingly beautiful.
But she hasn’t always been sailing on her river of dreams. She was capsized by a bad romance and a poor business partner. Even so, she didn’t sink. She popped to the surface and began a new, buoyant life.
“I had done painting and crafting,” she says, “But starting over from scratch gave me inspiration. I started decoupaging and collaging at Noah’s Art Hospital in Franklin. I created custom pieces for them. I called it dec-collaging. It’s the best of both art forms. I love to transform rags and trash to riches and treasures.”
Bonus: Accompanying her new artistic career (CT Artistry), a new romance emerged.
Regarding commissions, Carly says, “I love crafting mixed media pieces inspired by my clients. I encourage them to pick colors and themes that speak to them. These collages are a creative, unique form of expression. Each piece is expertly handcrafted with delicate attention to detail and love on every canvas. Creations can be a great birthday or anniversary gift. Each piece is customized and tailored to order, made for that someone special. Let me help you create a personal statement, piece, or gift … a special memory piece for you! Contact me about size/price.”
“I want to remind readers that, in hard times, you can revive yourself if you just remember who you are, your worth, your talent, and your strength. “Dirty” that concept delicately on paper and hang it on your wall!”
Find her on at CarlyThompsonArt. and visit her website at ctartistry.wordpress.com. For commissions and recycled donations send her a line at [email protected].
by Donna Rhodes
