The Power of Collage
I find that in most of the art that I create, I use collage. I will be exploring and researching this more, because it seems like there is an existential and unconscious process that happens when we combine (at times unrelated) images and words together. Collage can also be a powerful tool for making statements! I have been exploring digital collage as well, on all kinds of platforms (adobe express, canva, procreate). Doing digital collage has the advantage of experimenting without concern for “doing the wrong thing,” which, oddly, can also be a disadvantage!
Quick Collages in my Sketchbook…
I struggle with finding a balance between using my intuition when creating a collage, and the “proper” composition! I find that working this struggle out in a sketchbook that is dedicated to collage work is quite helpful! I first choose a “bunch” of collage pieces (pieces that look (intuitively) like they belong together,), then I play with the pieces in a composition until it “feels right.” The definition of “feels right” is naturally different for everyone, but I try as much as I can to remember the basic composition “rules.”
Exploring the power of intuition in my expressive collage sketchbook. Each page is a spontaneous journey of creative self-discovery, guided by mindful art-making and emotional awareness. The process is perfect for artists, creatives, and anyone interested in intuitive collage, art journaling, or mixed media sketchbooks, but finding a balance between intuition and the “composition rules” can sometimes be a challenge. I play with the pieces until it “feels right.” It’s hard to describe what “feels right” is, and it is different for everyone! My first step is to pick a small amount of collage pieces that seem to work together well (again, a “feels right” situation), then I play and play until it feels like it’s time to stop. What makes it easier is that I am playing in my sketchbook, not committing to a final piece of art, and it helps me work through things. I can then decide to replicate the collages that I like in a final piece.
