Saturday, August 19, 2017

5 Steps to Creating a Successful Mixed Media Collage





Here is a little video
on some of my
thoughts 
for creating a successful mixed media collage..









of course there are so many things 
that contribute to successful work..

and 
I would love to take longer to 
talk about why a piece is successful..

but here are my quick thoughts..
to elaborate on the video..

1. Texture, texture, texture
2. Main image or focal point- composition
3. Small conversation
4 Large conversation
5. Unification


to clarify,
Texture can be achieved in a million different ways..
The main image or the focal point of the collage can be small, but the composition 
must be cohesive..
The small and large conversation can be as simple as small and large print..
or small and large detail.. the large conversation is seeing the basic composition 
from far away and as you get closer there is interest that holds your attention..

finally.. unification ties the piece together, brings all the different elements into focus, and can be done with color, paint, or similar elements..


Have a spectacular weekend 
gentle viewers..


C4N!!