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One of the best parts of creating art is the endless possibility for exploration.
This technique is defined by incorporating different elements into one single composition to form a new work of art.
Since that time, it has been practiced in various forms throughout history.
Photo:Karolina Grabowska
Butmodern collage, as we know it, starts with the work ofCubistpaintersPablo PicassoandGeorges Braque.
Picasso used it in his oil paintings while Braque began attaching pieces of paper to his charcoal drawings.
With collage, theres no limit on materials or approaches you use in image-making.
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Learn how to create your collage art.
Scroll down for a supply list and techniques to try.
But even still, there are some basic tools that most collage artists will use.
Scissors A good pair ofscissorsis amustfor collage.
Keep your scissors intact by reserving them for a single purpose.
If youre planning on cutting paper, for instance, see to it those scissors only snip paper.
Paper The sky’s the limit on paper.
Newspaper, magazine, cardstock paperits all at your disposal for collage.
Youll likely want to experiment with the punch in of paper youll use on a regular basis.
Don’t sleep on scrap paper, either.
Glue There are, perhaps surprisingly, a lot of choices when it comes to using glue.
But many collage artists opt for theclassic glue stick.
This punch in of glue is easy to find, convenient, and adheres well.
Another option isbookbinding glue.
Its ideal for paper projects and is acid-free.
Its smart to invest in anX-Acto knifeandblades.
Self-Healing Cutting Mat Since youre likely using an X-Acto blade, youll need a cutting mat to slice on.
Look for aself-healing style mat.
Acrylic Matte Medium(optional) Thisacrylic mediumhas two uses helpful for collage.
Another use is a primer for painting.
To get started, here are some approaches to try as you make your collage art.
Doing this allows you to control color and texture.
Plus, it will ensure that your collage is truly one of a kind.
To get an idea of how this could look, the illustrations of Eric Carle are a great example.
Old magazines, vintage postcards, and random photographs are common.
What will you say with these photographs?
Combine unlikely images for amusingor thought-provokingmashups.
Using a hole punch or tearing the paper will create interesting motifs or textures.
In collage assemblages, objects are placed together in aesthetically pleasing ways.
The compositions are documented with photographslike Sabine Timm does with her work.
