Collage Exploration

Posted on February 11, 2019 | 19 Comments

I recently purchase this book from Amazon:

It has some fabulous ideas that have sparked my imagination!

Such as this collage exploration:

It was inspired by the recent “winter storm” we got over the weekend!

Yesterday, I did some organizing of my art supplies. It inspired me to create these three collages that I glued in my art journal:

Each collage above has hand-stitching, can you find it?

Cheers! 🙂

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19 responses to “Collage Exploration”

kathydoremus | February 11, 2019 at 4:42 am | Reply

The cover alone of that book sparks imagination!

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- Jill Kuhn | February 11, 2019 at 10:07 am | Reply
  
  I know, right?!! 🎨💗 It has some amazing ideas in it and the photos are gorgeous.
  
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beverlydyer | February 11, 2019 at 5:26 am | Reply

Look forward to seeing what else you do! I love the collages and the negative space around them.

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- Jill Kuhn | February 11, 2019 at 10:10 am | Reply
  
  Thanks Beverly for pointing out the negative space around them. I had not thought to look at that. 😉 I loved doing these as separate collages and then adding them to my art journal. Something I hope to explore more. 👍
  
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Mama Cormier | February 11, 2019 at 6:03 am | Reply

Time to get my sewing machine out again. Years ago before I started drawing and painting I created textile art. I need to get back to some of that again.

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- Jill Kuhn | February 11, 2019 at 10:15 am | Reply
  
  Hi Carol, I like how this book combines both. It is something fun to explore. I even added some of the contact tape textures to these collages. 😊
  I look forward to seeing what you create! 🎨😍
  
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Sharon Mann | February 11, 2019 at 6:11 am | Reply

I see the stitches, colorful and inspiring collage art, Jill. The winter storm piece is beautiful. A very interesting book cover. I will check it out.

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- Jill Kuhn | February 11, 2019 at 10:17 am | Reply
  
  Hi Sharon, I think you will find the book inspiring! Lovely photographs and tons of ideas! 😊 I enjoyed creating the 3 separate collages and then adding them to my art journal. I think this is something I’d like to explore more. Hope you have a fabulous day, Sharon!! 🎨👍
  
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memadtwo | February 11, 2019 at 6:48 am | Reply

Excellent collages. Just the act of layering is so meditative. (K)

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- Jill Kuhn | February 11, 2019 at 10:19 am | Reply
  
  I agree, Kerfe! 😍 Thank you!
  I kept thinking, I bet Kerfe could create a poem from these… but I ran out of time to create one myself. 💗
  
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  - memadtwo | February 11, 2019 at 6:45 pm |
    
    Keep it in mind for the right time…
    
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the Painted Apron | February 11, 2019 at 7:00 am | Reply

This looks like a perfect book for you Jill! I know next to nothing about collage, and you are opening my eyes to so many techniques and styles! I love to see your creations, they always demonstrate joy…
Jenna

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- Jill Kuhn | February 11, 2019 at 10:20 am | Reply
  
  Thanks so much Jenna! 💗 I am very excited about the ideas in this book! 😊
  
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pattyanneart | February 11, 2019 at 11:23 am | Reply

Beautiful work, Jill! I love the winter piece. 💙💜😊Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations.

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- Jill Kuhn | February 11, 2019 at 11:33 am | Reply
  
  Thank you Patty Anne, I like the soft colors in the winter piece. ❄️💕 Looks like we are getting winter at last with more snow and cooler temps on the way…🌬 Brrr!
  
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Jodi | February 12, 2019 at 5:12 am | Reply

So beautiful! Love the stitching

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- Jill Kuhn | February 12, 2019 at 5:35 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks Jodi! 😃
  
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Patty Thurlby | February 12, 2019 at 3:10 pm | Reply

Wow Jill I love your new book and your new pieces are really cool😊

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- Jill Kuhn | February 12, 2019 at 5:36 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Patty, thank you! 😍 Fun to explore new methods of collage.
  
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