Getting started with collage art -- Part 1

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This 2 part video on getting started is intended for anyone who is new to doing collage art, or anyone who has already had experience with collaging but would like to find a new interest or get some new ideas about collecting scraps and making collage art. The goal of doing collage art is to enjoy using up scraps you've collected, and to gain confidence in creating a collage composition.

In part 1 I talk about the materials you use, such as the type of collages you can make, and then give you ideas of where you can collect scraps.

For a copy of my list of ides for gathering scraps, see my blog post:

Glue books in this video:

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[MargareteMiller]

Do you feel like you don't have time for art? My FREE COURSE will show you how to use short bits of time to be creative.

[kimberlyshaw]

My current fascination with collage is because it is so different than how we did it back in art college 30+ years ago. Collage art has always been my very favorite process and your collages aare done very much like what I know to be collage.

[shannonr]

This video is just full of gems! Thank you so much for putting it together.

[lynwatson]

I struggle with collage, nothing seems to go together. But watching your videos has taught me to be patient, don’t give up just practice. Thank you for the inspiration

[ericastannard]

Well, I’m not on the cutting edge, being 5 years behind, but no matter, here I am! I realize that I have lots of things which fit into your categories, so now I have to figure out how to organize all these different paper scraps. I’m not intimidated (yet?!) so I’m going over to my desk to get started sorting & organizing. I’ve got a small book that I’m going to use, so I won’t have really big spaces to start with at first! Thanks so much! Erica❤

[virginiawimer]

Ty! I'm just getting started with this.

[jamieshipley]

Just found your channel. As a teacher I am profoundly inspired by your ability to communicate effectively to the novice without frightening them away from collage. You rock1

[leaott]

Perfect! I'm ready. I have lots of parts

[melindap.ullrich]

Thank you for sharing all of that information! It is very helpful! 🤩

[nasushll]

I love the sewing themed about your grandmother. Love it.

[thelasonj]

I ♡♡♡ the first project you showed at beginning...the one for your grandmother. It is beautiful.

[rosalindmartz]

So enjoyed watching parts 1 & 2 of your collage videos. They have given me so many ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[juststartingover]

I just “discovered” collage art and your channel. I am so excited! This just may be the best kind of art for me🤗 Looking forward to following and learning. Thank you for sharing.

[taniasmith]

Hello I'm pleased I found you. Wanting to start collageing.

[DianeHubertPrettyPinkCottage]

Thank you, Margarete. This makes me itch to get out all my scraps of everything and start creating! I love doing this stuff, and it is so great to find out that it is ok to collage for no other reason than that it is fun! And that there is a purpose for all of the stuff that I can't bear to throw away. I feel vindicated! Your work is beautiful.

[teresadavis]

So many fantastic ideas! I especially appreciate your suggestions about paint chips as prompts by color (I've been collecting them for years but haven't done much with them), postage stamps, Trader Joe's illustrations, Ikea's multi-language instructions, and using receipts for dates. You might enjoy looking at Duluth Trading co. illustrations (remind me of Trader Joe's--no collage, but cool illustrations of the clothing items--great for making paper dolls!), and using Google Translate to put any text into another language (and even other scripts), then printing it out to use.

[louseey]

What an excellent list of ideas on what to collect to get started! Thank you.

[HeidiLilley]

Love this just found you yesterday, and scrolling through to see what you have, going to be binge watching you the next few days. (busy real life schedule, but off mostly tomorrow). Been wanting to do more collage work in my art journaling. Thanks so much.

[lisawarner]

I wish I had thought to hang on my Grandmothers sewing notions! I love your book 💕💕💕

[texmom]

Thx for explain this from a beginner’s perspective. I was having a hard time understanding other videos on junk journals. I think I get it now. On to #2!!!