When I visited Lauren in the fall, we decided to have what we called Collage Camp. She worked on amazing mini-books, and I had fun shopping her stash to make some cards. What it reminded me is that I should spend more time cutting things out, so I can then have fun playing and combining images.
This one was one of my favorites. I started with a Gel Press print and then built the elements. The top back piece reminded me of a Ruth Bader Ginsburg collar.
I'm not a collage planner. I find a piece I like and I glue it down ... I'm committed. I just keep adding layers until it makes my heart happy. Lauren told me that style of college is something that is recommended you try to learn to trust your artistic voice ... love that.
I added the Buddha, a sea shell, a lotus and lastly an image that reminded me of The Electric Company (a happy memory). I figured the Buddha would be listening to some relaxing meditative tunes.
I finished with a tissue sentiment from Dina Wakley Media Collage Words.
Here's one more that was a lot of fun. This one starts with some very subtle design paper as the base with a cool inky print on top.
Next cam layers of burlap, a patterned piece of wood from a magazine, an Asian print page stenciled with Pinwheel Bricks stenciled on top and the final layer is a Wax Seal on a doily. Playing with your artsy besties leftovers is so fun ... I love how they all work together.
I finished with another Dina Wakley Media Collage Words.
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