Creative Collage Techniques

If you’re into mixed media, this is the one to get.

This is the most complete book on this subject with illustrations, techniques, and lists of tools and suggest materials to use. Don't hesitate to but this.

***** I have been reading collage books in order to get ready for a collage class I'm taking next month; while all the ones I've read have their strong points, this book is truly the "Bible" of collage---it contains the widest and most in-depth information of all of the books I've read. It covers so many topics, and for a beginner, enables me to see just what can be done with collage. As I become more experienced, though, I am certain that I will refer to it again and again. Ever type of collage conceivable to me is covered here, with step by step instruction. It is written in an instructional (as opposed to entertaining) style, and is definitely a reference book, but one that I think every collage artist should have. If you are wanting to learn more about collage and can only afford one book, this one is it. It covers many different styles, so unlike other books, if your style is not the same as the author's, you might be left out---no chance of that with this book. Highly recommended. *****

I don"t ususally critique books, but I think that "Creative Collage Techniques" is a book that contains the essentials of collage making and much more. It would present a challenge for beginners, but has so much information, wonderful graphics and diverse projects that it will provide a reference for the experienced collage artist as well. I especially enjoy the artist's use of "theme collages", from magazine clippings, photographs, printed words, which can incorporate the readers own unique style in multi-media using watercolors, oil paints, or whatever one wishes. The artist also shows the reader how to create crystalline papers,(not difficult), make a collage mosaic, use torn papers, rice paper overlays, and marbling paper. In other words, it motivates the reader to CREATE. I have only skimmed the surface of this book's contents, there is so much more! I continuously use it as a reference. If you are in a creative "low", buy this book, it will inspire you!

There is not much about collage that is not contained in this book. The authors begin with a short history of collage and how to make or find materials to make your own. Later in the book, they even explain how to make your own paper for collage and making collage "supports" or backgrounds using mediums, papers, and natural or found materials.In an early part of the book, the authors delve into the collage process and give the reader eight projects (of varying difficulty)to try on their own. The directions and illustrations are VERY complete.The next section deals with collage design, both planning and creating, along with nine projects that are, once again, carefully explained.The section on mixed-media collage was very good but more for a person who has both artistic AND design ability. NOT ME!!!Even though many of these projects were beyond my limited capability, I still enjoyed reading about them and looking at the beautiful illustrations. I got lots of ideas from this lovely book.

Absolutely the only book you'll ever need to start creating collages. Filled with a wide variety of techniques from the very simple to the very sophisticated it teaches you everything from how to get started to how to frame your finished piece. An invaluable reference book in any art library.

I orginally found this book at the library and had to have it. I am not a beginner artist but it would be excellent for any beginner. It dicusses design, materials, and concepts. It would be great for teachers as the projects can be easy or advanced depending on the instructor. For the more experianced artist it offers inspiration and nuggets of information. Full color pictures too!