When younger, Colleen performed exotic dance, and spent a lot of time with her art. For more information, read more here. Colleen Rae is an author, artist, and dancer who has had a vast array of experiences in her life. Her books reflect many of these experiences. Read about each intriguing story here.

If you want to see more recent works, browse my Portfolio. I INCORPORATE RECLAIMED, REPURPOSED, VINTAGE, AND NEW MATERIALS TO CREATE CONTEMPORARY QUILTS AND PILLOWS. IN THESE PEICES I RE-CONTEXTUALIZE THE FINE ART AESTHETIC OF COLLAGE BY USING IT IN THE MAKING OF FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS. VINTAGE FAVRICS PEICES, EACH WITH A PREVIOUS LIFETIME OF USE, ADD LAYERS OF HISTPRY AND NARRATICE TO THE WORKS, WHICH ARE OBJECTS OF BOTH ART AND CONFORT.

Please verify your email by clicking the link we sent to . Colleen Raney and Colm MacCárthaigh. Among the best in her genre. Irish Music Magazine, 2013.

The Lovely Green Banks of the Moy. Fair Margaret and Sweet William.

Entangled Within the Nature of Things. The World of Colleen Ranney. Entangled Within the Nature of Things. The World of Colleen Ranney. Colleen Ranney dedication to art and poetry has given her the acclaim of being a modern day Female Rumi.