Look closer. It's not paint.
I enjoy experimenting with magazine collage on different surfaces. This is a child size guitar I collaged featuring Johnny Cash, one of my dear late father’s favorite musicans.
Magazine Collage Art
The inspiration for my artwork most often comes from nature. Everything about the natural world—the sights, sounds, smells, and textures—stirs me to create. I am especially beguiled by the sea. Through my collages, I am transported back to the calm gulf shores of Sanibel Island, the pink sands of Bermuda, the familiar waters of the Chesapeake Bay, and the many other coastal landscapes I have explored.
Having worked in various mediums since childhood, I finally found a unique voice through magazine collage. A 16 x 20 inch collage usually takes 30–40+ hours to create, depending on the level of detail. First, I determine the subject for a piece, often using my original photographs as inspiration. After that, I do a pencil sketch on canvas board. The next step is to decide on a color palette, and start going through stacks of magazines to find the colors, shades, and patterns I need. Then I start cutting and gluing, overlapping and layering as I go. There is always reach an exciting point in the process where the piece seems to take over and it guides me where to go.
Professional prints and more are available in my store. If you are interested in purchasing an original, or commissioning a custom piece, please contact me for prices.