Let me start off by saying how much I admire your process and your art and how grateful I am that you choose to so generously share that with us who are just at the beginning stages of learning! Thank you! Regarding the comment about collage being very easy to do poorly. When I heard that I thought, "yeah! That is so true!" and as I went about my day I realized that thinking this way (and I understand why you said this, it's to help us become aware and be better able to judge "good vs poor" art) gets me stuck. I have learned that I need to do a LOT of poor/shitty art and not be precious about it, attached to it in order to improve as an artist. Because if I focus only on making that perfect piece I will produce less, fail less, yes, but also produce less. Thank you again for sharing what you are and what you do :)!
Well, keep on scrolling! It’s there! BRB after I watch. Great to see your process! I had a chuckle because I also saw an insect watching the first video. Thank you!
I enjoyed your tips, thanks for posting. I sharpen my X-Acto blades on a knife sharpening steel (one of those round metal stick things people use to sharpen their kitchen knives). By sharpening my blades, I can use a single blade for a very extended period. Saves lots of $.
Thanks for the help, AWESOME! I have been thinking about adhesives as I transition from collages in my journals to work I want to sell. Mostly I have been experimenting with making my own collage papers.
Thanks for this - it cleared up some misconceptions and was inspirational! But also, question: Is "modge podge" an acrylic gel or is that something completely different?
Hey Peter. Unfortunately I don’t know much about Modge podge. I know it is popular in the school system. I think it may be a very good catch all medium.
Thank you for sharing your collage techniques, especially helpful to learn about the tracing paper, different adhesives and various mediums you used. My question to is...are collages supposed to tell a story? Or have narrative, as you mentioned? Some collages I've seen from other artists don't seem to make sense. Are they supposed to make sense or just be a good composition?
I don't think they need to have a narrative. I do however think it helps the artist figure out what to put down...if it communicates, maybe not important.
Love that reply. Now I can justify to myself why I never get to varnishing until it's about to go out the door. Yet, very true, as you grow you might see something that can be improved.
I wanted to point out that simple "houseware" images can go with a cockroach. They can be in your house, your food. Then it can become political since cockroaches and poverty go hand in hand...
"Collage is very easy to do poorly..." Sadly, that is so true. This was a very refreshing take on a tricky artistic process. Thank you.
Let me start off by saying how much I admire your process and your art and how grateful I am that you choose to so generously share that with us who are just at the beginning stages of learning! Thank you! Regarding the comment about collage being very easy to do poorly. When I heard that I thought, "yeah! That is so true!" and as I went about my day I realized that thinking this way (and I understand why you said this, it's to help us become aware and be better able to judge "good vs poor" art) gets me stuck. I have learned that I need to do a LOT of poor/shitty art and not be precious about it, attached to it in order to improve as an artist. Because if I focus only on making that perfect piece I will produce less, fail less, yes, but also produce less. Thank you again for sharing what you are and what you do :)!
Great -thank you for clear, gentle, relaxing , instructive demo.
This was so helpful to me, a beginner! So elated to have found your channel. Many thanks for your generosity and your talent! Much appreciated. ❤
I’m so grateful to to happened upon your channel! Thank you so much for your generosity and Talent. It means so much to us beginners. ❤
Well, keep on scrolling! It’s there! BRB after I watch. Great to see your process! I had a chuckle because I also saw an insect watching the first video. Thank you!
Great video
Fantastic process for collaging
I enjoyed your tips, thanks for posting. I sharpen my X-Acto blades on a knife sharpening steel (one of those round metal stick things people use to sharpen their kitchen knives). By sharpening my blades, I can use a single blade for a very extended period. Saves lots of $.
Thanks. That will save loads of money.
Thanks for the help, AWESOME! I have been thinking about adhesives as I transition from collages in my journals to work I want to sell. Mostly I have been experimenting with making my own collage papers.
It would be helpful if you’d show your work right side up for the camera now and then.
Thanks for sharing the video！ Great！！
Bless you for making this video! I was looking everywhere for a video in basic concepts.
I do collages more lifelike. You are fabulous and your personality is so wonderful. Thanks
Very nice, you explain very clear. Thanks 💖
Hi, thank you for these tips, lots of good points made. I was wondering why gel medium is preferred to white glue. tks
Could be less water, as it's gel based?
Il avait beaucoup de bonnes informations,merci. Par conte quand le travail sait changer de côté j’ai pas comprit la finale .
Awesome friend,love it😍😍😘
Good start for me. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I see an ant more than a beetle. Thanks for sharing!
......it's the Cootie from the Cootie game - from the 60's ......
Very nice explanations, many thanks!!
Interesting process!
Thanks for this - it cleared up some misconceptions and was inspirational!
But also, question: Is "modge podge" an acrylic gel or is that something completely different?
Hey Peter. Unfortunately I don’t know much about Modge podge. I know it is popular in the school system. I think it may be a very good catch all medium.
Thank you for sharing your collage techniques, especially helpful to learn about the tracing paper, different adhesives and various mediums you used. My question to is...are collages supposed to tell a story? Or have narrative, as you mentioned? Some collages I've seen from other artists don't seem to make sense. Are they supposed to make sense or just be a good composition?
I don't think they need to have a narrative. I do however think it helps the artist figure out what to put down...if it communicates, maybe not important.
Thanks!
Do you put finish when it is done ? ( especially with charcoal) to seal everything - thank you.
Yes, once it sells I use the Golden spray varnish. I like to wait as I might want to work back into it years later.
Love that reply. Now I can justify to myself why I never get to varnishing until it's about to go out the door. Yet, very true, as you grow you might see something that can be improved.
Thanks for this tutorial....what kind of glue do you use?
Just the acrylic medium. It works better than glue.
I wanted to point out that simple "houseware" images can go with a cockroach. They can be in your house, your food. Then it can become political since cockroaches and poverty go hand in hand...
Over production, food spoilage and wastage also supports a thriving cockroach population.
"No one's using the term cockroach to advertise anything." 🤣🤣🤣
It's difficult to see what and how you're doing this - what a shame IT'S UPSIDE DOWN !!!