papiers collés is the blogsite of Neda Doany, an artist formerly of Beirut, now living in Austin, TX. Multi-talented and with a Doctorate in Speech Communication, it appears that it is through her art that she makes her strongest statements and influence in this world.
Neda’s collage masterpieces are “unique handmade pieces made with paper, glue, scissors, and passion.” For me, an appreciation of collages did not come right away. I grew up on a small farm in rural Minnesota and thought “real” art had to be realistic. Fortunately that state did not last and I learned how to experience art both intellectually and emotionally/spiritually. Neda’s art definitely connects with me emotionally.
In addition to her blogsite, you can view Neda’s work at her online gallery at www.MarayaGalleries.com. Please visit Neda’s online world and experience her art for yourself!
Chris O’Byrne
OnlineArtsMarketing.com
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Neda’s art is some of my very favorite work that I have been fortunate to find since I began blogging. I also connect with her work emotionally. It is beautiful, elegant, amused, dramatic, and says so much so simply. How nice to see her featured here today!
Hi Chris and Neda,
Neda’s work touches me very deeply emotionally! I love her art and I think she is an incredibly fine person!!
I find much of her writing also brilliant, perceptive and thought provoking!! She also has great quotes from lots of others …. truly a wonderful and charming artist all around!!
Also she is kind and generous in sharing her techniques and what she has learned!!
Great choice!!
~ Diane Clancy
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog
I did not know about this artist, what a treat! Now I must go and read, learn and be amazed/inspired. Thank you for sharing her with us all!
Dear Chris,
I nearly fell off my chair this morning, I thought I was still jetlagged and the victim of hallucinations! What a generous and kind surprise! It is the best welcoming home wish ever!!!
I am truly touched and humbled by your selection of my work. I am so lucky to be part of this incredible community of artists and thinkers; to me, art has no national borders and YOU ALL are my world.
Thank you from all my heart, Chris. Thank you all for encouraging me to continue exploring this amazing world.
I’m glad so many people enjoy Neda’s work, it really is amazing. And Neda… welcome home!!
Hi Chris,
There is a little something for you over at my blog.
Enjoy!!
~ Diane Clancy
http://www.dianeclancy.com/blog
ps Neda, you mega-deserve this!!
YAY Neda and Diane for being featured here. Nice to see familiar faces being recognized!
@Diane: Many thanks to YOU!
@Joy: Thanks for stopping in and welcome!!
Chris thanks for the nice comment on my latest blog about my love birds. I really hate caging anything. This lady was over run with lovebirds and a neighbor had a huge cage to give me,so they went together. It wasn’t safe how many birds she had in one much smaller cage,so I was doing them a favor,in my very large cage. I suppose I will have enough takers for my new babies just in the neighborhood.
@Joy: You would have loved to see these lovebirds living in the wild in Phoenix. And they were so beautiful!
Chris, I am so glad you found Neda. Her work is wonderful and she well deserves your attention and focus.
Neda berings so much to the community - her blog sets a benchmark for talent, grace and compassion. She enables by words and action.
If only the hospital staff would allow me to have scissors again….
Congratulations, Nedam and thank you, Chris.
@John: Amen, brother!
What a perfect choice for a spotlight. Neda has such a wonderful talent and is able to get through and touch others at the soul level. She inspires many with her beautiful images and her thoughtful writings.
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