Since I started to work on creating collage artwork about 3 years ago, I have noticed that

sometimes I am more excited about a project than others.  My ideas come randomly to me.

Methods I have never tried and some work better than others but I still enjoy the learning

process. With this collage I have experienced  tremendous satisfaction because the

methods of assembling and the various mixed media I chose worked as I planned.

This was a great surprise.

I have found the more layers that are added the increased chance there is for

unexpected problems. Working with the tissue paper  is also a challenge because it is so

fragile that it will dissolve if the brush has too much water on it when brushing over it.

The collage was created on a gallery board.    I first painted in the background colors after

planning the colors I wanted to use.  I then added the collage pieces in layers, using

colored tissue paper, painted tissue paper and a paper tablecloth that I had pulled apart

the layers.

 

assembling and the various mixed media I chose worked as I planned.  This was a great

surprise.  I have found the more layers that are added the increased chance there is for

unexpected problems. Working with the tissue paper  is also a challenge because it is so

fragile that it will dissolve if the brush has too much water on it when brushing over it.

The collage was created on a gallery board.    I first painted in the background colors after

planning the colors I wanted to use.  I then added the collage pieces in layers, using

colored tissue paper, painted tissue paper and a paper tablecloth that I had pulled apart

the layers.