Making art is my favorite form of self-care, and I believe that easy, simple projects are the best way to go when you want to reduce anxiety. In this Skillshare class, you will learn how to create a torn paper landscape collage that will help you relax and calm down in stressful times.

Making art has a way of grounding people in the present moment. When you focus your attention on shapes, lines, and colors, all the overwhelming feelings recede into the background. Art gives you the power to free yourself from stress and worries, and you can consciously decide to use this tool to your advantage.

Even though torn paper art is usually considered an activity for kids, you can employ this technique to design some beautiful, much more "grown-up" artworks. The best thing is, you don’t need any special skills to create collages like that. You can jump right into it and just have fun!

First, we will go for a treasure hunt, browse some magazines and choose interesting pages to tear out. Basically, this means you have an excuse to curl on your sofa and RELAX with the drink of your choice and some favorite music. Now that’s easy, right?

Next, we will tear the chosen pages into smaller pieces to separate different colors from each other. This deliciously destructive act will allow you to RELEASE ANGER, STRESS, or any NEGATIVE THOUGHTS you might be having about your boss or your taxes.

The last step will be to play with paper scraps, arrange them into a landscape and glue them to the surface to make a beautiful collage. This thoroughly creative and meditative act will help you REFOCUS and get into the flow state, and I will guide you through this experience step by step!

This class is for you if you struggle with the burdens of everyday life and you are looking for a quick remedy. The process of creating torn paper collages is not only playful but also therapeutic. It will help you relax, plus you will get to create something unique and really pretty.

Remember, if kids can do it, you can too! So let’s get started!

MORE INSPIRATION

Are you looking for more nature-inspired projects? Jump into my class: „Slow Drawing, Slow Living: Get in the Flow with Ocean Doodles”

Do you need a creative, 20-minute warm-up? Check out "Watercolor Fun: Relax with Simple Patterned Landscapes"

Want to relax and play with patterns? Watch: "Unwind with Abstract Forest Illustrations in Watercolor & Ink"

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

Hi, my name is Ewa Rosa and I’m an illustrator and embroidery artist based in Warsaw, Poland.

Feel free to check my Profile here on Skillshare!

You can also visit my website here.

WANT TO SHARE YOUR WORK WITH ME?

Post it on Instagram and tag me @illustellar

Cassandra Northcutt

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