Gerald Scarfe, well known UK political cartoonist, whose artwork appeared for decades in the satirical magazine “Private Eye”, 40+ years at the Sunday Times, 20 years in the New Yorker, made a pop impression in Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” album, on British stamps of Comedians, on backdrops for major Ballet and drama productions – hasContinue reading “Gerald Scarfe: Audio Cartoons”
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Art, books, & me me me
Today, I pockled (that is the official term for it, others might say ‘drifted’) through Waterstones, (for the benefit of overseas readers, Waterstones is a major chain of bookshops in the UK). And here’s 2 things which jumped out at me almost immediately about modern culture: there’s a growing amount of books which are soundbitesContinue reading “Art, books, & me me me”
“I can’t draw a straight line”
Many people say “I can’t draw a straight line” – this is a great starting point, because there are very few in nature (except the horizon). Have you tried the freedom of collage? Watch Rebecca Maloney collage a landscape, from a few lightly pencilled guide marks, using coloured paper from magazines. And yes, she makes itContinue reading ““I can’t draw a straight line””
Featured Artist: Lori Reed
Lori Reed shows collage works and techniques
Two Painters, one collage
Collaborating on the same collage 2 artists: Rick and Brenda Beerhorst. Musings on failure and big city.
Collage 101
If you’ve ever tried making collage but it disappointed you – looked jumbled, clumsy and like a 4 year old efforts – then this brief video shows you the beginning steps to more polished work. Creative Takeaways Collage is a great way to free up creativity when you’re feeling stuck – it brings in readymadeContinue reading “Collage 101”
Art = “a fresh seeing”
If you know anyone who loves Matisse’s cutouts but says “I’m scared to make art” or “I dread old age”, show them this video. Eunice Parsons is a vibrant, working collagist in her 90s. She works with huge pieces of paper, ripping them and rearranging them carefully into new, eye-popping pictures. (Note: she made thisContinue reading “Art = “a fresh seeing””
My response to creative prompt: Bicycle
Responding to yesterday’s creative prompt – finally – this humorous doodle/collage: Hope you had fun with the creative prompt too!
Starting Collage Paint Exercise 2
This simple exercise again begins with pasted paper base layer – in this case, patterned scrapbook paper – then builds layers of paint over it. Einat Kessler is the tutor. Like Bob Blast, it is very simple and all the materials are cheaply and easily purchasable in a craft or art store. This collage pieceContinue reading “Starting Collage Paint Exercise 2”
Paint and Collage: warmup exercise
Robert Burridge (Bob Blast) makes energetic, simple you-can-do-this collage exercises. Try this one, demonstrated in under 7 minutes. It’s splashy, instinctive fun and results in a simple abstract. Materials used: black and white photocopies, a canvas or board surface, gel medium (used as ‘acrylic’ glue), generous wide brush, a favourite colour of acrylic paint, andContinue reading “Paint and Collage: warmup exercise”
