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There are so many collage themes I have worked with. However, I thought it best to find out what some of you may have done either personally or in a teaching situation. I will post your responses.
Thanks
Ray

3 Ways to Make a Motivational Collage

One powerful collage theme is motivation! But in order to create a motivational theme you first need to write down a goal. Start with a simple goal that relates to something personal that you are working to toward.
For example, I often have freshmen students in beginning art classes create a goal collage on their major. Where do they want to go? Where do they see their selves after graduation.

Consider the following 3 simple steps.

1. Sort and gather images that will motivate you to reach a goal. For example, if you are remodeling your house only gather those images that relate to that process. This would not be the collage that has images of your last birthday party.

2. Think possible not impossible
It is easy to get discouraged when doing your collage if you think about cost and other limitations. Stay focused on your dream. It can happen. That is why you are creating a collage with a goal in mind.

3. Have fun!
Think out of the box. Mix your images with powerful and inspiring words that will help you achieve your goals,

So write out your goals. Start searching for your images and get started.

If you need help doing goal setting I have a great coach for you.
Send an email to cegoals@aol.com. She will work with you to create solid goal statements using the SMART method. That stands for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and tangible.
And remember you can always contact me for any suggestions on your collage making process.

WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED?

MEDIUMS

· Gel Medium

· Gloss Medium

· Matte Medium

· Acrylic Medium

(Brands to consider are Liquitex or Golden)

SUPPORTS

· Bristol Board( 3-5 ply)

· Canvas Board

· Illustration Board

· Mat Board

· Watercolor Board

· Masonite Board

· Plywood

BRUSHES

· Synthetic-Sabeline in different sizes

NOTE : NEVER USE YOUR GOOD BRUSHES

If you have more questions just give drop me an email at hornerart@mac.com

How long should the collage  dry?

 This is a real important question that can be overlooked in our excitement to get our collage completed. But it is very important to keep the points below in mind.

·          Allow acrylic medium to fully dry. Fluid Mediums 1-4 hours, gel mediums 24-72 hours, depending upon thickness of application.

 

·          Use glue or a glue stick. Dab lightly on the back of the item you’re putting on the poster board. Press lightly.

·          Let it dry.

 

·          It is now ready to frame.

What type of medium should I use?

Liquitex Acrylic Mediums are available in several formulations that vary in thickness and sheen. While each medium can be used with a variety of materials, some materials may require a specific medium.

For light weight and flat materials (paper, canvas, etc.) use Liquitex using the fluid or the gel.

For heavy weight and 3-D materials (beads, rocks, etc.): Use Liquitex Gel Mediums.

How do they look when dry?

Liquitex fluid mediums

The gloss mediums and varnish

· Dries clear with a gloss finish.

The Matte Mediums

· Best adhesive qualities of any Fluid Medium.

· Dries translucent to opaque with a matte finish.

Liquitex Gel Mediums

The Gloss mediuims

· Dries clear-translucent with a gloss finish.

The Matte Gel Mediuim

· Best adhesive qualities of any Gel Medium

· Dries translucent to opaque with a matte finish.

Gloss Heavy Gel Medium

· Dries clear, translucent with a gloss finish.

Your Art Coach

Ray Horner, Jr.

I would like to share some really quick tips for preparing your collage board.

• All surfaces should be free of dirt and grease.

•  If needed, sand surface to insure proper adhesion to smooth surfaces such as plastic, metal and glass.

• Absorbent Surfaces, such as paper, canvas and wood usually need no preparation.

• ·Arrange each picture and two dimensional objects on the poster board before you glue. Try different arrangements until you get one that looks just right.

Your Art Coach

Ray Horner Jr.

In my first posting I defined an assemblage and collage. I thought it would be helpful to show one of each. The collage below was done by one of the students in my workshop.

The assemblage I have chosen was done by Joseph Cornell in 1945. The title is The Hotel Eden
You are not able to see it here but this piece is 3D. It contains a music box and other images inside a box to make an interesting composition.

Your Art Coach
Ray Horner Jr.

Use poster board or heavy cardboard. Choose a size that will be big enough for your pictures.

• ·          Gather pictures from a magazine, your personal photos, color paper and any two dimensional mementos, such as ticket stubs, that will fit onto the board and are light-weight.

• ·          Cut around the part of the picture you want to include in the collage.

 

Prepare the board 

• All surfaces should be free of dirt and grease.

• If needed, sand surface to insure proper adhesion to smooth surfaces such as plastic, metal and glass.

• Absorbent Surfaces, such as paper, canvas and wood usually need no preparation.

• Arrange each picture and two dimensional object   on the poster board before you glue. Try different arrangements until you get one that looks just right.

 These are only a few steps but they will get you started.

You can always email me at hornerart@mac.com for questions.

Your Art Coach

Ray Horner

Do you want to make a collage?

I would like to answer some basic questions I have gotten during my workshops.

What is a collage? (ko-lahj’)

A collage is pasting or gluing papers or two-dimensional objects onto a surface.

What is an assemblage?(AH-SEM-BLAHJ’)

If you think of the word assembly the definition becomes somewhat clear. Assemblage is a combination of three-dimensional objects glued to a surface. . These objects can be anything organic or man-made. Scraps of wood, stones, old shoes, baked bean cans and a discarded baby buggy – or any of the other 84,000,000 items not here mentioned by name – all qualify for inclusion in an assemblage. Whatever catches the artist’s eye, and fits properly in the composition to make a unified whole, works.

Please note , therefore, that these pieces are not covered with glass or plexiglass. This is important to remember because it will determine not only the type of glue you use but the type of protective covering.

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