Overview
Fresh and Fun Techniques for Layering
What is your definition of Collage Art? Whatever your answer, there is no one way" that Collage Art is made. Collage is, by definition, the assembling of materials onto a surface; any time you have layered a photo over paper and onto a scrapbook page, you have done Collage Art and are therefore, a Collage Artist!
In this book, Kelly Angard takes a personal approach to teaching over 50 techniques that will bring artistic style to your scrapbook art. Through illustrated step-by-step instructions and simple diagrams, she demystifies the techniques that make Collage Art look complicated while encouraging you to create a look that is all your own.
Colorant techniques include:
- Altered ink designs
- Metallic photo effects
- Stamped paint imprints
- Brayered dye washes
- Embossed stencil designs
- Encrusted embellishments
- Gel imprints
- Architextural images
- Embossed photos
- Image transfers
- Rub-on transfers
- Painted transparencies
- Multiphoto mosaics
- Abstract portrait collages
- Dimensional decoupages
- Transparency montages
Synopsis
Collage techniques in scrapbook art are on the upswing. Now, with Creative Collage for Scrapbooks, there is a book offering fresh, innovative ideas and approaches to the fine art of successful layering.
A versatile and eye-catching technique, collage combines all the best aspects of scrapbooking — photos, embellishments, papers, memorabilia and much more — with an unmistakably unique style. This book features:
*Dozens of innovative collage techniques with a refreshing new derivation from the look of shabby chic and altered-art collage
*An introduction to basic and unique tools and supplies for collage
*Beautiful color illustrations and educational step-by-step instructions
*Countless ideas for utilizing found items, embellishments, memorabilia, fabrics and many other mediums
*Technique tips and technique variations to help readers put their own fresh spin on art
Dedicated exclusively to creating scrapbook-oriented collages, Creative Collage for Scrapbooks offers a spirited and energetic solution for featuring those what-can-I-possibly-do-with-these photos, mementos and page accents!