When All Else Fails — Cut it Up

January 2021

There are different practices in the studio for when I get stuck or need to “shake up” a direction or thought process. One practice I use is collaging elements from old paintings. It’s a time to get out of my head (hopefully), make a mess, and create new compositions. The compositions vary in complexity using one or numerous elements. When two elements work well together, I call it a “mashup”. Typically, at least one line meets up, but the two elements will contrast each other by color, form, or intensity. Some collages have more elements creating more layers and depth.

Getting messy…

“Mashup”

Layering the elements…

Collaging for new inspiration