Life Lessons
As I sit down to write this week's Newsletter, I veered away from the planned topic and am now writing "off the cuff" to share with you some "Life Lessons"…
ABC: Always Be Creating: Building Collage Fodder for Future Projects
As artists, we’ve all had those days—when time feels too short, energy is in short supply, or inspiration just doesn’t come knocking. But here’s the secret to keeping your creative…
A Deliciously Creative Project by Leanne Ziler
Here at Collage Lab, I'm always thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our members, and today, I'm dishing out some big congratulations to Leanne Ziler on publishing her delightful…
Behind the Scenes
I'd like to invite you to go somewhere kind of special with me. I know it's special. Years ago, I worked for a children's theatre company. Our best customers, the…
The Power of Polka Dots!
Adding Playful Pops to Your Collage Composition Have you ever considered how something as simple as a dot can transform your collage? Dots are versatile, playful elements that can add…
Collage-Lab Play Date moves to YouTube Live
Come Play With Me! The monthly Free Play Date is moving to YouTube LIVE! Join me Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 1:00pm CDT for the inaugural Play Date on YouTube…
Minimalistic Collage on Pantone Postcards
Collage art often conjures images of intricate layers and complex designs, but there’s a beauty in simplicity that’s equally compelling. In my latest video, I explore the art of minimalistic…
Which White? Testing and swatching white markers, pens, pencils, and ink
I'm always on the lookout for a great markmaking tool. I tend to gravitate toward black or white for many of the marks I add to mixed media collage. Finding…
Creative Prompts – Pros & Cons
Creativity is another word for exploration, and sometimes the best way to get this journey started is by the use of prompts. Today, I'm going to share my process of…
Scribble Papers
Let's create some unique papers to add to our collage fodder! These "scribble papers" are so much fun to make and they make it easy to add pattern, repetition, and…
