I started the new year working on several collage projects that I could share through videos. First, I worked on a collage, all inspired by this beautiful British postage stamp. I wanted to show you precisely how I put this collage together, layer by layer. It took me several days for me to gather all …
The “thrill of the hunt”
Last week in the Collage Art Collective, I asked this question: What is it about collage that inspires you? Of the many responses I received, several mentioned their love of the “thrill of the hunt”, looking to add interesting papers to their collection, and then using those papers to create a different and unique collage. Are you one …
How (and where) to practice collage art
One of my main beliefs about collage art is that it is not a talent, but a skill. This means that the more you do it, the better you get. But how do you practice collage, and where can you find exercises to help you? Before I get into the resources I offer to encourage …
10 things I wish I knew about collage art
I love collage art and I feel pretty confident about the art that I make. But years ago, I had lots of doubts about what I was doing, and many things held me back, so I’d like to share 10 things I wish I had known as a collage art beginner. 1. Collage art is …
3 Ways to score vintage-inspired ephemera for journaling and collage
If you like the idea of using vintage ephemera in your creations and maybe don’t have access to any where you are, I’m sharing 3 ways to score vintage-inspired ephemera for journaling and collage. Why do people enjoy collecting and creating with vintage ephemera? Well, vintage ephemera is paper treasure. It’s a way to get …
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