It’s time to push myself to use up my ephemera. I haven’t been doing a good job lately. I’m hoarding papers and not using, and that’s got to stop. So, for the next month, every day, I’m going to be creating collages with my very vintage ephemera. I’m posting on my Instagram account. If you …
Fall Postcard Swap – Books and Authors
Our theme for the fall 2019 postcard swap is “books and authors”. Who is your favorite author or book title? Is there imagery or a feeling you particularly like? Maybe you don’t have a favorite but you love books in general. What kinds of ideas could inspire you to make a collage? The theme was …
Questions when beginning with collage art
Often, the hardest part of doing collage art is beginning. Those who are just starting out often have lots of questions and concerns: “I don’t know where to begin.” “What if I’m doing it wrong?” “Aren’t there some rules I should be following?” “What if I don’t like what I make?” “What if no one …
My “Washed and Worn” journal making experience
The 4-day workshop I attended in the Portland area, in August was called “Washed and Worn”. We we would be making journals using vintage papers that were tea dyed and distressed. Our instructor was Michelle Geller, an artist who makes amazing journals. She also well known for being a big collector of vintage Dennison labels …
My week-long getaway to Portland
In mid-August I took a week-long trip to Portland for the purpose of attending a workshop towards the end of the week. Since the workshop was to begin on a Wednesday, I decided that I would come out a few days earlier to see the city. I had always wanted to see downtown Portland and …
