The Art of Paper Collage

Collaging is a soothing form of self-expression. It doesn't have to be a perfect work of art, because as with any craft or art you create, it's meaning is personal. If you are interested in finding out about collage, this book is a good place to start. Though the instructions are vague in places, the general intent is clear enough to allow anyone to express themselves through this art-form. Susan Pickering Rothamel's personal style leans toward the biblical, but that doesn't mean it's something that you must incorporate in to your work. Her collages are beautiful to look at and hold meaning for her! As a bonus, there is a gallery of other collage artists at the end of the book so that you can see for yourself the difference in styles.The photographs are great and the supplies are things that you can pick up in any art supply store, even Michael's or Hobby Lobby. Don't pass up this book as a novice guide to collaging. The art presented here will inspire and delight you.

This book is better than I had ever dreamed! The pictures and explanations were SUPERB, and written for both beginners and the experienced. Susan did a wonderful job, and the artists gallery was especially beautiful. This book is a great addition to anyone interested in art, collage and great writing. Highly recommeded!

It has been my pleasure to follow the work of Susan Pickering Rothamel for some time now, first in Somerset Studio then as an instructor in various videos. I anxiously awaited the release of her book, The Art of Paper Collage and I was not disappointed. The book is filled with page after page of full-color, glorious collage images of various types and styles. Every page made my artist's mind spin off in wild directions and it whet my appetite to try all the various techniques presented. I am not a newbie to collage but there are ideas and creations here that I've never tried before. There is even an Artists' Gallery at the back of the book that is totally delightful and if there is only one thing bad to say about this book it is that the few pages given to each artist were not enough to satisfy my longing to see more of their work. If you are a collage artist, beginner or advanced, this book will have something to teach you, to show and to tempt you.P.S. It's worth the price just to see the full-page Sue Pickering Rothamel collages up close and personal.

I bought this book last Saturday on my way to a housewarming party. I was very rude and spent the whole evening holed up reading this wonderful book. I hardly talked to anyone at the party! It is a wonderful collection of collage. As a beginning collage artist, the first section about materials will really help me correct some of the mistakes I've made. The examples of Rothamel's collages sparked my creative juices so much I spent the next day (at work!) brainstorming and sketching out ideas for future collages. I loved this book; not just for the great information and the beautiful photos, but because it reinforced my desire to create beautiful collages. The gallery section was great, all the different artists with all their different styles are great examples of the diversity of art and collage. Gotta go...need to start tearing up paper.....