Technically, the collage looks like a piece of paper pasted over, and scraps of fabric, clippings from newspapers and magazines, foil, threads, etc. can act as decorative materials. Collages are often painted with paints and markers, ordinary and fountain pens, pencils, etc.
Instructions
Step 1
Collage making is an ancient and varied technique. In ancient China, it was customary to create compositions from dry twigs, plants and flowers, interspersed with figures made of colored paper. In the 20th century, collages became more "technogenic" - they were made from scraps of newspapers, product labels, pictures and slogans from advertising materials, etc.
Step 2
Thanks to the development of computer technology, there are many varieties of collage, but handicraft works are still the most real and interesting. To make a collage, you do not need to purchase special equipment or graduate from art courses - if you have a minimal sense of taste and desire, a unique work can be built from scrap materials. Typically used are photographs, glossy magazine clippings, craft paper, scissors, glue, and other stationery.
Step 3
Composing compositions from newspaper clippings can be called the classic principle of collages - at the beginning of the last century, many avant-garde artists decorated their works of authorship. Floristic collages are the production of unique flower bouquets on paper using any available materials. Collages made of fabric can decorate any interior - this is an exclusive handicraft product that can be made from a wide variety of materials, choosing the desired texture and shades. Pieces of felt and fabric are fastened with glue, and the presence of decorative elements in the form of shells, pebbles, buttons or threads make the composition bright and rich.
Step 4
A high-quality and skillful photo collage will be a great gift - usually photos of real people are placed in accordance with the plot next to cartoon characters, fairy-tale characters, famous people.
Step 5
Collage is considered a universal tool for expressing thoughts and creative ideas - precisely because of the absence of clear rules and restrictions, it is loved by creative people who do not tolerate any restrictions and prohibitions. You just need to follow the rules of lighting, take into account the play of light and shadows, do not clutter up the composition with shiny details and elements - this can ruin the most accurate and beautiful work.
