Collage

Collaging has a special place in my heart because it opens my eyes - to colors, textures, shadows and shapes that draw me in. It also shows me how uniquely others see the world and bring their perspective to life. Collaging is therapeutic and grounding - it’s my time to play and listen to music thumbing through old magazines and pulling anything that catches my eye. Even if the pieces I pull don’t seem like they’ll go together, I’m often surprised by how they connect. The best part of collaging is sitting down without a plan or pressure, just seeing where it goes.

A collage art piece combining cut-out magazine or paper pieces forming a colorful abstract figure with hands, a face, and surrounding circular shapes.
A collage featuring two women kissing, set against a yellow circle with abstract green plant elements and cactus pad shapes.
Collage of a man in vintage suit holding a document, with a newspaper headline 'The Night Surgeon' and a silhouette of a woman's head. The face is replaced by a red bus and orange yarn circles.
Collage of a black-and-white magazine page featuring a woman, with the lower part made of scattered chewing candies, and several blue circle drawings on the upper left corner.
A handwritten letter about collage and creativity by Ellie Monison.
A surreal collage artwork featuring a black and white human face with an eye, overlaid with red tentacles or octopus limbs, a red circle behind the head, a torn newspaper clipping on the left, and parts of a yellow and black object on the right, agai
Colorful decorated vinyl records arranged on a patterned fabric surface.
Collage of food and beach scene with a woman in a swimsuit and a large beer glass in the background.
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A collage of cut-out magazine images with a person holding a tea cup and saucer, a small toy figure with a red and grey outfit, a large yellow teapot on a blue plate, and a red string, all arranged on a newspaper background.
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A pile of printed photographs scattered on a wooden surface, including pictures of furniture, framed artwork, an elderly man writing, and a person sitting on a couch.
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An artistic rendition of three potted green plants with long, pointed leaves, set against a beige textured background with shadows cast by the pots.
A mixed media collage of a person's face partially submerged in water, with bright blue eyes and colorful elements, including yellow and black shapes and newspaper snippets, layered over the face, creating an artistic portrait.
A vintage illustrated advertisement shows two cars, a yellow one on top and a red one below, with a line of people in hats looking at the red car. Text includes 'Wheres Elsie?', 'CD-4', and a sign that says 'Zephyr 15 BUILT OF STAINLESS STEEL'.
Black and white photo of people swimming and relaxing in a lake surrounded by trees, with reflections on the water.
A mug with black-and-white photos of smiling people and cut-out lips, being held by a person with decorative text and a red flower illustration on the mug.
A collage-style postcard with various photos and drawings, featuring a shark, stairs, and people at the beach, with handwritten notes and a stamp indicating it is from the USA. It is addressed to mom and dad.
Surreal collage of two women in desert landscape with large rock formations, one partially on a ladder, and three underground hatch covers with a person emerging from one.
Composite image of three hikers with backpacks walking on desert sand dunes towards snow-capped mountains, with a red flower overlay in the background.