In this article I share my favorite tips and tricks for collaging paper together to create a unique collage portrait painting. For this project I used doll face photographs that I found online.
I hope you’ll try some of the techniques shared in the class video. 🎨
“Shannon” is a painting on watercolor paper by Tristina Dietz Elmes. At the time of writing, this original art piece is available on my Etsy Shop HERE.
Some of the things you will learn from this workshop include:
how I prepare the backs of photographs before using them in collage to be sure they stick to the backing surface;
my favorite acrylic mediums to use as archival collage glue;
how I select, cut or tear and audition paper elements before gluing;
some tips on how to keep my paper layers in order before gluing;
and more…
Wacky Collage Portraits Painting Workshop Video Replay
Below is the full video workshop of my Live painting session. The acrylic mediums, surfaces and accessories used in the video are listed afterwards in this article. Enjoy! 🎨
Here are the video timeline sections if you want to jump to a particular part of the live session:
0:00:00 - Intro To Paper Collage Portrait Painting
0:12:43 - Prepping Photo Paper to Use in Collage
0:14:32 - Real-time Collage Portrait Painting
I found the Doll Faces and Portrait images on Pixabay here:
https://pixabay.com/
Feel free to ask me any follow-up questions in the comments below. Thanks for watching! 😍
Misc purchased and hand painted papers with small fussy-cut scissors for collage.
Supplies List for Wacky Collage Portrait Painting Workshop
Here are links to the supplies list for the book, paint and accessories shown during the video.
As a Blick Affiliate and Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases for links below.
Book: The Collage Ideas Book by Alannah Moore Softcover (2018) - https://link.amazon/B0drotVXB
📙📘📗Liquitex Professional Acrylic Matte Medium 8 oz - https://link.amazon/B0gQZHylF
Canson Watercolor Paper Spiral Notebook 140lb 9x12in 36 Sheets - https://link.amazon/B0be91ByJ
Black Ink Mulberry Paper Scrap Pack - https://amzn.to/4eHLaer
Arteza Nylon Bristle Acrylic Paint Brushes Set of 12 - https://amzn.to/4e71MMw
Meeden Palette Knife and Spatula Set of 3 - https://amzn.to/4cSSGRl
Precision Tip Scissors for Fussy Cutting Paper Set of 2 - https://amzn.to/4mUcqIW
Micro Sander Kit - https://link.amazon/B04KprMEI
Grabie Black and White 0.7mm Tip Acrylic Markers Set of 6 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXPZVKQ1?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.22J1QQC1EIAI4&linkCode=tr1&tag=dietzart-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.22J1QQC1EIAI4_1790003848910
Posca Acrylic Markers Various Tip Sizes and Sets - https://link.amazon/B0en4m5lK
Pebeo Acrylic Markers Various Tip Sizes and Sets - https://link.amazon/B05O7TVcB
The Master's Brush Soap and Conditioner Tub - https://amzn.to/4hrTwrU
Faber Castell Clic-N-Go Collapsible Water Cup Turquoise - https://amzn.to/42tTZRN
My Recommended Cloth-Like Viva Paper Towels 3 Double Rolls - https://amzn.to/3EPZhOW
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Note that most of the list of supplies above can be found on the Blick Art Materials website and shipping is generally free for orders of $79 or more. Check them out here:
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FREE Live Art Lessons Sunday Afternoons
SUNDAY afternoons I teach a FREE ART LESSON simulcast on YouTube Live and on the WhatNot auction platform followed by a giveaway and sale of my handmade artworks, gift items and some art supplies on WhatNot. You can follow the QR code appearing in the YouTube video or follow the Invite link in the video description to join me on WhatNot for some great Live Auction Art & Gifts deals.
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Happy Arting! 🎉