ArtByCholeena
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement Welcome! I am a full-time artist on a mission to help you live artfully while helping my family keep our 1890, 300-acre farm intact during threat of foreclosure. All your purchases come with a "Thank-you from the Farm" note and photo. In addition to the products here, I love doing commissions so please contact me if you have any ideas for a piece you would like to see. Humble gratitude <3 for your time and love of art. :)
Announcement
Welcome! I am a full-time artist on a mission to help you live artfully while helping my family keep our 1890, 300-acre farm intact during threat of foreclosure. All your purchases come with a "Thank-you from the Farm" note and photo. In addition to the products here, I love doing commissions so please contact me if you have any ideas for a piece you would like to see. Humble gratitude <3 for your time and love of art. :)
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Fabiano on 09 Apr, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWords are not enough to describe creativity and beauty. All I can say is: amazing! Also it is worth noting that Choleena did a great package: it arrived safe and sound, very fast. Could not be happier!
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T on 22 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOMG! Fabulous! I was expecting this piece to be beautiful. So I opened it very mindfully, though I really just wanted to tear it open. I happened to open it with the back side showing, so I sat a minute to appreciate the sturdiness of the frame. The whole piece is more durable than I expected for "paper." When I turned it over, and my eye caught a glimpse, I sucked in and held my breath. Oh, my -- it glistens! And when it was displayed in front of me, well, I'm still almost in tears. It is SO...perfect, beautiful, stunning, lovely. The colors are deep; the proportions just right. I'm filled with gratitude for the artist's gifts. Thank you, Choleena; thank you.
And, yes, it arrived well-wrapped and super quickly. Yes, she communicated well and kept me up-dated. Yes, I will order again! -
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Cecilia on 09 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuch an adorable card. Purchased one and was sent one as a gift by the ever generous vendor!! :)
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Cecilia on 09 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove this card! Purchased as Valentine's Day themed greeting for a couple of great friends. :)
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Cecilia on 09 Feb, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a gift purchased for my daughter for Valentine's Day and really looks like her kind of funky thing! Looking forward to getting her feedback when her gift is received! :)
About ArtByCholeena
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Using the pieces that I just cut as a template, I cut colored papers, then glue each piece to a black paper background.
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Making frames. Each one must be measured, cut, sanded, nailed, puttied, sanded again, painted, and varathaned.
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I pour the acrylic gel into each artwork as the final step, and work to remove as many bubbles as possible.
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The final result is a paper mosaic that looks like ceramic tile but is light-weight and easy to transport and hang.
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I start with my hand-drawn original design, number (some are 1000+) it on my computer, and use it to cut a pattern.
Breaking Out with New Art!
I have been an artist for years but recently I invented an entirely new process for mimicking the look of ceramic-tile mosaic using paper instead! This new medium has the look of glassy, tile mosaic but is light-weight, and easy to hang. You also don't have to worry about cracking it by just moving it. This new medium is very durable but is meant as Fine Art so do not put it outside or as a backsplash to your tub. Although heavily protected, it is still just paper ;).
I am exploring subject matter to apply my new paper mosaic process to so I welcome any ideas that you may have for upcoming pieces and am very open to looking at special orders/commissions. Get in touch any time!
Shop members
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Choleena DiTullio
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
I am a Mount Allison Fine Arts graduate. I currently live and create in the valley surrounding Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I have developed my own, unique process to create paper tile mosaic. I love nature and geeky stuff.
Shop policies
I have been a full-time artist for the last few years but I have been producing art for over 20 years. Now, after 20 years of working in and owning my own graphic design and marketing business, I have returned to the world of art. Hopefully, for good.
It was a chance meeting between my art teacher and guidance counselor in high school that re-directed me from a career in hard science to scrambling to get a portfolio together to apply to art schools. After graduating from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at Mount Allison University, I never looked back and have maintained some aspect of artistic creation in my life, even when owning my own business.
Early on, I was fascinated by two main things: incorporating non-traditional, often recycled materials into my art; and fish. I loved the idea of turning discarded and broken things into new things to be loved and perhaps looked at in ways they never had been. I also loved the endless variety of fish and the impossible job of trying to capture their solemn, surprised, happy, and endless other looks. I still return to fish now and again to reattempt this work.
Recently, I have been captured by the beauty and vibrancy of classic tile-mosaic. With their scaly, colorful exterior, there were several of my fish works that I wanted to convert into this medium. But I had no idea where to start having never worked with any of the materials or processes used with tile mosaic. I could try to learn or I could stick with what I know.
In the end, I developed a totally new and unique process where I use various papers (many hand made using natural plant fibers, dyes and leaves), and acrylic gel to create the illusion of tile-mosaic. It worked out better than I could have planned. I ended up with something that gave me the look I wanted but without any of the challenges that traditional tile mosaic presents. The artwork is light, simple to hang or transport and easy to keep clean with a damp cloth. Unlike traditional tile mosaic I can do large pieces that are as convenient to move to a show or patrons home as any acrylic piece.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalised orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
I am willing to accept items back and return the payment as long as:
a) the item is post marked for return no later than 5 business days after receipt
b) the item is returned in the same condition it was received. If there are concerns about damage during the return trip, then I recommend the purchaser take pictures of its condition prior to shipping it out.
c) the purchaser understands that they are responsible for shipping costs to return it.
Payment
Pay Pal
Money Order
Cheque
Etsy will not let us set up payment through credit card without a U.S. billing address. Sorry about that.
Please keep in mind that if you choose a method such as money order or cheque that I will need to wait until the payment method clears before I can ship the product out.
Delivery
Canada:
Shipping to Canada is by regular parcel and should be received within 7 business days.
Priority mail service is available as well but will obviously increase shipping costs. Contact me to work out details.
Shipping to US
I am happy to ship to the US and the shipping price is for expedited mail. You can expect to receive it in 4-6 days.
Priority mail service is available as well but will obviously increase shipping costs. Contact me to work out details.
International
I have no problem arranging international shipping but it is impossible for me to quote prices ahead of time as there is much variety between global locations and the size of the artwork makes a big difference. Contact me and we will figure it out.
All artworks can be insured up to the value of the item and the shipping price does not show this as insurance varies from product to product. Let me know if you want insurance on shipping.
Additional policies and FAQs
At times there are slight changes made to the minor papers in an artwork. Major changes will be published prior to placing them for sale.
Color can vary from monitor to monitor so you may see a slight difference in your work than what you saw online.
Like nearly all artworks, direct or strongly reflected sunlight should be avoided. Works exposed to direct or strong light may see some fading. It shouldn't dramatically change the nature of the work but it will be noticeable.
Unlike traditional tile-mosaic, my mosaics are not proofed against water or other elements. It is best to think of them and treat them as you would an acrylic painting. However, it is fine to wipe them with a damp cloth or dust them without concern.
If you have any questions or concerns about my work, please contact me.