Friday, January 14, 2011

slice and dice

on a snowy gray day, i am working on creating a collage.....
i don't know if it is inspiration or pure boredom that moved me to the
glue, paper, pens, etc. 
let's assume it's the former.
when i begin a collage, i think i try too hard.  it is not easy 
for me to spontaneously cut and paste.  i want a pleasing result, with color
and texture, shapes, and structure.  text adds to the excitement. 
knowing when to stop is the most difficult decision.
this time, as in the past, i worked on 4 related pieces.  it seems easier to move
a shape or color between them to find the most harmonious placement.
when i was fairly happy with the results,  i peeled the glue from my fingers,
and took a photo.  then i realized that i could take it a step or two further,
and slice and dice in photoshop.
it was very similar to the paste and paper, because i just played
(and sometimes didn't know how i got to where i was....nor
would i be able to do it again) until it felt right.


sunset spin

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