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Paint a Collage
Liven up your watermedia
by experimenting with collage paper. |
| Painting with collage paper is a quick
way to develop an impressionistic-looking painting without much
effort. The various colors and textures dictate the design and mood;
I just have fun. In a way it reminds me of my grade school art
class, but the results are quite striking.
My experimental lightbulb came on when artist Gerald Brommer
taught me to paint collage papers with watercolor and then apply
them to my watercolor paintings like pieces of a mosaic. Using my
successful paintings as reference, I began creating exciting, unique
"mosaic collages" with a variety of colored and flowered papers.
There are no rules. Every collage is an experiment. So you get out
your paints and paper and have a good time. |
Materials
- 2 inch flat brush
- assorted collage papers
- gouache
- roller ball ink pen-white, gold
or black
- watercolor paper
- watercolors
- waxed paper
- white glue
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The Process
You can begin a collage painting in several ways.
I usually start with a very loose watercolor to use as a guide or I
make a sketch based on a previous painting, a drawing from my
sketchbook or a photograph. Then I select at least five different
textured collage papers and teat them into 5 x 7 pieces
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leaving rough edges on
papers to create interest. Next I paint each of these pieces of
paper with transparent watercolor. ( To keep the collage paper from
getting stuck on my surface, I put waxed paper underneath.) I
usually paint more papers than I will use to make sure I have a
full-range of colors for my painting.
When the collage papers dry, I tear them into smaller pieces , being
mindful of the direction of the patterned papers. Then I use a cheap
2-inch flat brush to apply diluted white glue (2-1 glue-to-water
ratio) to my 300 lb., hot or cold pressed watercolor paper. Working
from the background forward, I brush glue onto the watercolor paper
and gently place the painted collage paper where I want it. Next I
carefully brush more glue on top of the painted paper. I continue
this method until the watercolor paper's completely covered with my
mosaic pattern.
To Unify the varied papers, I paint over different areas with
transparent watercolor. Then I use gouache to add details and
straighten any rough edges. (I've found that the gouache covers best
when used with very little water.) To finish the painting, I outline
every obvious shape and color change with a roller ball ink pen.
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