Are you new to collage but want immediate success with your first project? Afraid of making the wrong decision? I will show you a simple technique that I use and how to take 5 little scraps and turn them into an inspired miniature collage art piece called a cluster.

With collage clusters you can feel accomplished in just a few minutes! Your clusters can embellish a card, decorate your junk journal, or up-level a package or envelope. I have used them on Artist Trading Cards and have sent them in happy mail swaps. You can find clusters and ideas for them on my Instagram page.

The skills of collage are in the sorting, curating, making layering decisions, and selecting a focal point. Many little decisions go in to laying together 5-6 paper scraps and having a piece that is better as a whole. I help walk you through ideas of connecting the bits to make this fun collage art.

Did you know that collage decisions are emotionally based? What is your mood and what supplies do you have that you feel like working with? What coordinates well and looks harmonious? The good news is that all those decisions on what coordinates and what is interesting is based on your mood in the moment. Creating without judgement is the key.

Just a few art supplies is all that is needed:

A sturdy base
3-4 color coordinating materials
An interesting focal point
Glue and scissors

Take the first step with me as your guide! Then make the next decision! Before long you will be making art you are proud of and others will be happy to share in your talent. So spread your talent in happy mail to friends and family! Enjoy the moment of creating realizing it is a snapshot of a moment in time. The time you had working with your supplies. Share your finished clusters with me on Instagram or in the project resource section on Skillshare. I look forward to seeing your designs!

My other classes on Collage:

Watercolor and Doodling (includes making a cluster)
Mixed Media Collage

Karen Dobson

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