Minimal Collage | Creating More with Less

Teacher: Leslie Rottner

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Teacher Interaction: Self-Study
3.5+ Hours of Content
21 Lessons
62.00
Techniques: Collage, Image Transfer
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Course Description

Focusing only on imperfect papers and book parts from the past, explore the notion of creating beautiful collage work using very few supplies.

Minimal Collage with Leslie Rottner

No marks, no paint, just paper. Clear the clutter to create space, both mentally and physically, and allow the papers to speak for themselves.

Creating a collage that is strong enough to stand on it’s own encourages thoughtful placement knowing it won’t be covered up.

Creating a practice of being present in the moment and working with papers that have their own story to tell is both calming and stimulating.

Enjoy creating more with less.

Techniques Taught in this Course

– Alternative image transfer methods
– Polaroid emulsion lift
– How to pull your palette together for a project
– Identify the color palette that speaks to you
– Gather imperfect papers and old books
– Combine color and texture
– Integrate shape and form
– Allow old papers to speak for themselves
– Discover the beauty in old papers
– Uncover the joy of working with paper and glue
– Create strong works that can stand alone
– Build interest by altering papers
– Present and enjoy your efforts

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Supply List for This Course

Supply List

Please feel free to use different brands on this list. This is just what I use but I if you have something else use whatever you have.
Strathmore Mixed Media 400 series paper 18 x 24 Two projects will be made in this course and each will be in a series of 3. I use 9″x12” for one project and 6”x15” for the other. If you get the 18” x 24” you have the opportunity to cut several sizes. In the video I show two different size pads of paper but it is not necessary to have two. If you have the 18 x 24 that will cover everything.

Heavy body acrylic paint in the color you like OR soft body acrylic paint. Either one will work. Liquitex Acrylic Matte Medium for lighter more fragile papers
Lineco Neutral ph adhesive for stronger papers and pieces that might require a stronger adhesive.

A selection of collage material to include plain papers, papers with text, book parts from old books, Polaroid images (newer ones) or vintage images (such as old black and whites) if you don’t have access to Polaroids
Paint brushes for glue

Brayer
Needle and thread
Hole punch
X-Acto knife
Scissors
Wax paper
Old credit card or room key
Spray bottle with water
Paper towel
Old magazine or catalog to use for glueing.
Matte board to mount the finished pieces on.
Foam core for the 6 x 15 project. We will use that to create a floating mount.

Kylon UV- resistant clear acrylic coating

Frames…if you decide to frame you will select the frame that works for you.

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