I have been taking an online class with Melinda Tidwell, hosted by Carla Sonheim, called, “The Fine Art of Collage.”
It’s not my typical collage making… I prefer a more colorful, whimsical style. However, I am enjoying the process of creating by the book:
You see, we are using the “actual book!” I used several paperback books for my above collage. The inside cover of a book is used as the “backbone.”
I am surprised how interesting book covers can be! Below is my color wheel of covers. I am cutting around the titles for the most part which gives interesting shapes:
I found a great secondhand bookstore with paperback books for .50 cents and hardbacks for $1.00!
I am enjoying the hunt for the right book cover colors and titles to add to my stash! I even found a book on birds… I can see you are surprised! 😉
The class ended today with its last chapter but I am just beginning my exploration!
Next, I will experiment with hardback cloth covers. They take a bit more strength to remove from the book…
I think we are never too old to learn from books! Happy creating!
Cheers! 🙂
OOOHHH that bird book looks like it has beautiful illustrations of birds! Nice find!
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Hi Beverly, yes, it does have wonderful illustrations! 😊 It will probably be used in one of my weird birds! 🐦💕
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I look forward to you experimentation, Jill. Here is a fun technique…add color to foil using markers (water friendly kind) spray the foil when done and lay your paper on the foil and rub to absorb the wet marker color. You will be surprised at the blended colors and designs that appear. Have a creative day.
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Sounds like fun, Sharon! 🎨💜 I will give it a try! 😃
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Always fun to experiment and try new things. 😀🌸
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Yes! 😊 Thanks Patty Anne! 🌷 I never thought about using the actual cover of a book for collage material. I will be adding stitching to some of my book collages too! ❤️
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Very cool, looking forward to seeing them! 😀
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Never too old! (K)
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Thanks Kerfe! 😊 Have you ever used the cover of a book for collage material? Whole new concept for me.
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Paperbacks, maybe…anything could be collage material I think!
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Collage is full of endless possibilities as you’ve just demonstrated, anything goes! I can’t wait to see more! Love the bird book!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna, I am looking forward to trying more of the lessons and adding some humor! 😃
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Jill bought a used book of birds to use for her artwork. This is my shocked face! ☺ You are rocking this class! I’m looking forward to seeing what you create from your book cover collection.
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Thanks Deborah! 😊 I seem to be going in too many directions right now! Lol! 😄✂️📚 But will get to it eventually! 👍 So many ideas…😉
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