Another day spent making another collage. I can’t believe that they’re soooo time consuming. I thought I’d get my 5 done this weekend, but after yesterday I knew that was impossible. I thought at least I’d get 2 done today, but no, I spent the whole day doing just the one. I’m not even sure that I enjoy making them. I love using bits and pieces for my mixed media paintings, but to try and create a whole image from torn or cut up pieces of paper, I’m not so sure. It just doesn’t feel that creative to me. I know it is, but I just don’t get the same feeling as I do from painting. I wonder why that is.
The basic premise of this exercise was to create a composition utilising line in a variety of widths, angles and curvatures to create a non-objective work. I was to choose a maximum of 2 geometric shapes, thereby limiting possibility and focusing on design potential.
I actually quite like how it turned out and think I’ve achieved my objective. I hardly used any paint at all, preferring to let the collage speak for itself. I’m not sure it’s me, but there are many things I can take from it. I utilised a background that divides up the space behind the object, which is something I haven’t really done before. I also learned that collage needs much more time than I’d anticipated and a lot of patience!
I really like this one Heather! I too find collage very difficult. You've already done better with it in just two pieces than others I've seen. Good work!! And congratulations on completing two significant projects in two days- quite an accomplishment.
Thank you Pam. I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles with it! It feels a bit like piecing together multiple jigsaw puzzles with parts that don't fit. Lol. Two down, three to go!
I love this piece. The values are so cool as to give it depth and the colors just keep me looking at it. Nice job, Heather!
Thank you Leslie. It was very time consuming – about 6 hours in total. At least I didn't make a total mess of it. Lol. I think it will take me another 3 days to finish, but then it will be done! Yay!
I like the composition and the combination of colors here!
Thank you Seth, and thanks for stopping by! I love your page and always look forward to Secret Sunday. There are always great tips and insights. Please stop by again
Hi Heather, I like your composition of shapes, patterns and colors! I think you brought off a strong, richly colored image! Congrats!
Hi Peggy. Thank you. My tutor liked both of the collages, but she was impressed with my weave one, moreso because of the time involved! I handed them in this morning along with all the work from my courses so far. I just have the 3 collages, 2 analytical drawings, 4 paintings for my personal project to hand in. I’m getting there slowly but surely!
Большое спасибо