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Mixed Media and Collage Mixed Media and Collage
My backgroundMy backgroundBrief history of collageBrief history of collageCompared to other mediumsCompared to other mediumsSurfaces and how to prepare themSurfaces and how to prepare themTypes of paper and where to get itTypes of paper and where to get itGlue and finishesGlue and finishesDemoDemo
My BackgroundMy Background
Magazine cutoutsMagazine cutoutsMaking paper in CaliforniaMaking paper in CaliforniaCollage workshopCollage workshopI was hookedI was hooked
History of CollageHistory of Collage
Paper was invented in China around 200 BCPaper was invented in China around 200 BCJapanese calligraphers prepared surfaces with Japanese calligraphers prepared surfaces with bits of paperbits of paper1313thth century: artists enhanced religious imagescentury: artists enhanced religious images1515thth and 16and 16thth centuries: Craftsmen used centuries: Craftsmen used decorative papers in bookbindingdecorative papers in bookbinding1717thth and 18and 18thth centuries: Nuns trimmed bookmarks centuries: Nuns trimmed bookmarks used in their prayer booksused in their prayer books1919thth century: collage developed as a popular artcentury: collage developed as a popular art
Collage Compared to Other MediumsCollage Compared to Other Mediums
MisconceptionsMisconceptionsSame basic elements of compositionSame basic elements of compositionAllows people who canAllows people who can’’t t ““drawdraw”” to still be to still be creativecreativeCollage is accepted formally in the art Collage is accepted formally in the art world; people respond visually to art that world; people respond visually to art that appeals to them regardless of mediumappeals to them regardless of medium
SurfacesSurfaces
Collage (flat) Collage (flat) vsvs Decoupage (3Decoupage (3--D)D)CanvasCanvasWood, Wood, masonitemasoniteGlassGlassAnything!Anything!
Preparing SurfacesPreparing Surfaces
Canvas: use as isCanvas: use as isRecycled canvasRecycled canvasWood: sand, primeWood: sand, primeCollage is forgiving Collage is forgiving and covers and covers imperfectionsimperfections
Types of PaperTypes of Paper
HandHand--made made vsvs machine mademachine madeThickness and consistency is the keyThickness and consistency is the keyEarthEarth--friendly paper: friendly paper: lotkalotka, sugar cane, , sugar cane, elephant dung, mango leaf, banana tree elephant dung, mango leaf, banana tree bark, coconut fiberbark, coconut fiberArtpaper.comArtpaper.com, , flaxart.comflaxart.com, , theearthpaper.nettheearthpaper.net
Glues and FinishesGlues and Finishes
Utrecht Acrylic Utrecht Acrylic Matte MediumMatte MediumHigh Solid GelHigh Solid GelWaterWater--based based polyurethanepolyurethaneEpoxy resinEpoxy resin
ExamplesExamples
BadlandsBadlands
FactoryFactory
Stormy Stormy SunsetSunset
Secret Secret GardenGarden
Brilliant DisguiseBrilliant Disguise
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