Collage Techniques

Learn fun and easy collage techniques from expert instructors. Collage can be anything that involves using different “pieces” to create one cohesive piece of art. So the possibilities of collage are endless. Collage techniques can be used to create unique pieces of art, fun and expressive art art journals, scrapbook pages and more. All matter of art supplies can be used with collage techniques–from gesso to newspaper and from acrylic paints to Elmer’s Glue! Popular collage artists such as Julie Nutting (Collage Couture), Mary Beth Shaw (Flavor for Mixed Media) and Jenny Doh (Art Saves) might be found here, with free step-by-step tutorials and lessons.

Vintage Fabric Backgrounds

Posted on December 29, 2010 by drobertson

Kimberly Santiago, author of Collage Playground, will show you how to build an image or scene on fabric using a variety of bits and pieces. You’ll then see, step by step, how to attach the fabric it to stretcher bars and how to finish your corners and edges. Why even wait until tomorrow?

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Create an “Old” Book

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Julie

Collage is really good at making something brand-spanking new look old, almost ancient even. And in this project, collage artist Josie Cirincione will teach you to make an “old” book from scratch. Click to download the Creating an “Old” Book …

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