Collage Art
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The collage art group is for anyone who likes to play with assembling a work of art using found or created materials. Anything goes in this diverse art form, magazine clippings, fabric, handmade paper, 3D materials, photographs, scrabble letters, plant materials, pebbles…you get the idea. Collage Art is the potpourri of genres.
Show us what you are working on, share you tips and techniques, favorite tools, and favorite materials. Tell us about collage exhibits or contests, collage artists you love, and above all, share your collage work! We would love to see what you are creating.
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Hello and welcome to the collage art group!
Just a few simple rules:
- If you would like to share your collages, you can post in the show & tell thread or start your own discussion.
- Please keep all discussions relevant to collage and collage art processes.
- Be friendly and considerate in your posts.
Thanks for joining & have fun!
Discussion Forum
Copyright rules for collage artists
Started by Suzanne Vadnais Monson. Last reply by Faith Diaz May 1. 5 Replies 2 Likes
If you are planning on publishing or selling your collage art there are some copyright rules you need to be aware of and do your best to follow. I hired a copyright attorney when I published a deck of collaged cards. He used a very careful legal…READ MORE
Show and Tell Thread
Started by Julie Johnson. Last reply by Satina Scott Nov 5, 2012. 55 Replies 1 Like
"little girl dreams"READ MORE
Best paste or glue for collage
Started by Suzanne Vadnais Monson. Last reply by Thomas Marino Oct 27, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Click on the link to go to a discussion on the best paste/glue/adhesive to use in collage work.…READ MORE
Best "canvas"
Started by Julie Johnson. Last reply by Thomas Marino Oct 27, 2012. 20 Replies 1 Like
I'm wondering what folks use for canvases. I have used old cork backed placemats and cheap water color canvases...looking for inexpensive ideas when my canvas isn't part of the collage.READ MORE
Welcome to the February Monthly theme!
Started by Suzanne Vadnais Monson. Last reply by Suzanne Vadnais Monson Feb 29, 2012. 7 Replies 1 Like
Please post your finished artwork in this discussion thread. Please remember to use the picture icon above text box to add images and not the attachment below. …READ MORE
January 2012 Monthly Theme
Started by Suzanne Vadnais Monson. Last reply by Sandi Jan 25, 2012. 19 Replies 1 Like
Welcome to the January 2012 collage art theme! Please post your finished artwork in this discussion thread. Please remember to use the picture icon above text box to add images and not the attachment below. …READ MORE
How to Make a Paper Collage
Started by Suzanne Vadnais Monson. Last reply by Suzanne Vadnais Monson Jan 15, 2012. 10 Replies 4 Likes
step one: choose a themeTo begin, choose an idea or theme for your collage. For instance, do you want to make a collage about an idea, like making a fresh start? Or do you want to make a collage about a thing, like the forest? Maybe you want to make…READ MORE
Amazing Collage Artist who recycles "junk" into gorgeous artscapes!
Started by Suzanne Vadnais Monson. Last reply by Suzanne Vadnais Monson Dec 27, 2011. 5 Replies 1 Like
Check out this link to learn about environmental artist Tom Deininger. This artist transforms junk into fantastic works of art. I saw a show with two of his pieces and was blown away. Up close you see all of the odds and ends, things like green…READ MORE
How do you store your magazine clippings?
Started by Thaneeya McArdle. Last reply by Susanne Skene Dec 17, 2011. 14 Replies 1 Like
I've been cutting images out of magazines and storing them in a clear plastic envelope, but I feel there must be a more efficient way to store and organize them. How do you do it? I'm worried what will happen when I amass hundreds of little…READ MORE
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Comment by Suzanne Vadnais Monson on January 22, 2013 at 1:07pm -
I share your love of spontaneous art and writing as a creative process. I have found it very helpful when I am at the beginning stages of a new project or when I am feeling stuck! Thanks for sharing these Laura. Very interesting images!
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Comment by Thomas Marino on January 22, 2013 at 12:09pm -
very nice collage's
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Comment by Laura Thykeson on January 22, 2013 at 9:42am -
Swimming Against the CurrentAll of these have around a half page to a page of writing that goes with them, but I didn't want to take up so much space...You are welcome to see the rest if you want, just pm me and I will send you the link. Try these sometime-it is a great creative exercise!
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Comment by Laura Thykeson on January 22, 2013 at 9:39am
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Watching Life
Panic
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Comment by Laura Thykeson on January 22, 2013 at 9:38am
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I have been doing a series of spontaneous collages along with spontaneous writing that goes with each one as part of a free course over at my own site. I am continuously fascinated at how, no matter how quickly I chose the images and put them to paper, when I look back they end up having a common theme that means something to me...I just wanted to share a few of these collages with you all....
The Faces of God:
Pain and Glory
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Comment by kip franks on January 12, 2013 at 12:28pm -
I'm new at colleges but wanted to show what I have done. I enjoyed doing them and would appreate any input to make them better. This really is my first attempt and see areas where I could do better. Kip
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Comment by Laura Thykeson on October 27, 2012 at 9:51am
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Thanks Suzanne!!
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Comment by Suzanne Vadnais Monson on October 27, 2012 at 9:50am
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Laura I love the butterflies flowing from her head like hair...the perfect symbol of transformation!
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Comment by Laura Thykeson on October 27, 2012 at 2:49am
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Hello everyone! I know I have been away way too long, but I am back now, and just wanted to share a mixed media collage with you that I did recently....I used fabric, paper, paint, inks, and glitter paints to do the entire thing. My base was 140lb watercolor paper...
I call it "Butterfly girl" because of the butterfly print in the fabric I made her hair from.
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Comment by Thomas Marino on October 27, 2012 at 2:15am
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Lone, I wonder if you tried Amazon.com?
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