WELCOME CREATIVES!

Lucky Rags Studio Reflects a Fun & Funky Bohemian Collage Style

“Fortune favors the bold” and my pieces are bold art poems—odes to fellow creatives. All of the eco-chic, mixed-media artists, makers, and funktified collectors who are in love with the look and feel of fabric and paper. Expressed through fashion, decor, journals or kits, all are blissfully wild and one-of-a-kind just like us.

My 3 Wishes for You

Wish 1 is that my work offers you gentle jumpstarts of inspiration through messages of positivity & self-love.
Wish 2 is that you throw overthinking to the wind and you feel free to wear, display and create whatever you choose.
Wish 3 is that all of my work feels both personal & empowering—little companions that make your creative journey lighter, freer and more fun.

Perfection is Overrated

Imperfection is sacred here. Thrifted denim is a magical canvas, glistening paint splatters whisper peace, raw edges hold hidden power, mottled handmade papers are infused with potentiality.

Hi! I’m Nell

I am a mixed-media textile collage artist.

My journey to handcrafting began in the Bronx, New York when I was a little girl. Grandma Rowena raised me. She was a gifted seamstress. I miss her. Grandma introduced me to sewing. Her beautiful black and gold antique Singer sewing machine fascinated me. She patiently taught me how to measure, cut and sew using all kinds of “material” as Grandma used to say. Often, she would take me to a charming fabric shop down the street from where we lived. My heart gravitated to denim and textured cloth. My first finished garment was a light blue and white dotted swiss dress for the first school day of the year.

Grandma not only instilled within my young psyche an adoration for making things, she also made sure I realized the importance of sharing my gifts and being a good person. 

Over the years, I have been on a challenging yet amazing self-taught journey. I have studied the intricate aspects of mixed-media collage, textile art and graphic design. The elegant chaos of collage make my soul happy.

SUSTAINABILITY-SHARING-CARING

I am dedicated to achieving a kinship between producing art and maintaining a dedication to sustainability. I use a mix of vintage, thrifted and new supplies. All vintage and thrifted finds are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Some are even sun-dried. Eco-friendly paints and supplies are a staple. Most shipping materials are reusable/recyclable.  Note: 5% of all company profits will be split going to rainforesttrust.org and doctorswithoutborders.org. They are causes that I feel are worthy of recognition, appreciation and aid. 

Enjoy your experience here and come back often because you never what wonders you might find. My smoke free home studio is located on the beautiful South Shore of Long Island in the state of New York.