Art Journal Photo Collage - Part 1

Today, I’m excited to share a really fun mixed media photo collage lesson that I did a few years ago for a collaborative class called 21 Secrets!

I absolutely loved using my own photos of my daughter to create this! I was greatly inspired by artists like Dominque Fortin and Corine Ko! I love the combination of photography, paint, collage and more! What an approachable and expressive way to create unique imagery!

Like many of you, I love color but the endless options can also be overwhelming! For me, I want Art Journaling to be an act of relaxation and exploration. It’s the perfect creative venue to play with new color combinations, so I love to gather my Martha Stewart paints and select just a few to paint with. I enjoy observing how the colors interact with each other and what they inspire in me!

Beautiful color combinations are all around us in photos, wallpaper, magazines, landscapes and even our closets! Start seeking out the hues that inspire you!

Come join me as I collage, paint and create with a limited color palette, inspired by a lovely scrap of wrapping paper!

I hope you enjoy this art journal photo collage!

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• Collage elements (I used photocopies of photos and napkins):
(I used Martha Stewart Satin Paints in Pool, Chipotle, Mermaid Teal, Summer Linen & Wild Salmon)
• Color pencils in matching colors to your palette
• Brushes
• Palette
• Rags
• Baby wipes

[jayneelinor]

I love the idea of using a colour palette as a starting place. I have been gathering images on pintrest for colour inspiration as well but have only done it once or twice. Your results are encouraging me to keep at this approach, thank you! You are very calming and restful to listen to as well, which is a bonus!

[acaring]

I'm a new subscriber. I really LOVE your collages !!!!

[jessicapielaet]

What was the name of the artist you follow on Pinterest who uses her daughter as a subject? I am not sure how to spell it and I cannot find her. Thank you for your lessons! I am a new follower and new to mixed media art and I LOVE your work!

[beverley-memawmawclarkwhit]

Ivy, when did you decide to change the cover portrait of your "captured" me with the first cover you did!!!

[jenniferurrea]

What are the type of brushes you use in this collage? I like the round short bristle brush.

[dragonflylogan]

Where do you find napkins or are you buying packs of them?

[gwenanderson]

What is the tape you use for the centre of your spine? I could not quite understand what you were saying.