Collage Journeys: A Practical Guide to Creating Personal Artwork [Paperback]

Jane Davies (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 11, 2008

The only book to focus on creating meaningful, expressive collage



• Exciting step-by-step techniques and ideas for self-expression through collage


• Collage is extremely popular with crafters and scrapbookers


• Innovative viewpoint and inspiring examples



Collage can be more, much more, than just cutting and pasting. It can be a wonderful art form and a means of self-expression. Collage Journeys presents a series of innovative workshop assignments, each designed to relate the technique and format of a collage to its subject. Gathering materials, generating ideas, painting with paper, working in layers, using text, keeping a visual journal—project by project, new collage skills are explored. Stunning finished pieces offer additional ideas and inspiration. For anyone who has ever wanted to take collage to the next level‐adding meaning, subtext, and style—Collage Journeys offers the journey of a lifetime.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (November 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823099512
• ISBN-13: 978-0823099511
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Mixed Media

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 54 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating December 24, 2008

By Terry D. Garrett

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have most every collage book out and this by far is one of the very best to come along. Jane organizes her information in a very usable way. Her own art work and that of a few others is fresh and what a nice thing to not see the same old. After feeling stuck in my own collage and visual journaling this book was a welcome motivating force. I teach mixed media book making and collage courses and will use this book as a text from now on.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars It delivers what it promises March 4, 2009

By Indie Reader

Format:Paperback

This book is what the subtitle says it is; a practical guide. It reminds me of the visual equivalent of a filling beef stew. There's not much flair to be found in this book, but the artwork and concepts are solid. There are some good introductory level techniques presented in this book. It's not my favorite book on the topic, but it was a good addition to my collection and I'd recommend it to others.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! September 7, 2009

By Latin Pod VINE™ VOICE

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This book is very different from Jane Davies' other book on collage. In COLLAGE WITH COLOR, she presented her whimsical and child like side. In COLLAGE JOURNEYS, she presents a more artistic and Avant-garde side. I guess it would be like Eric Carle vs. Pablo Picasso. As a BFA and graphic artist, I appreciate and love them both! In this current book, she challenges the reader to reach into his inner-self and create from the heart. There are no 1+1=2 projects, they are all explorations. It is a marvelous book to inspire you, challenge you, and help you continue to develop your style as an artist. Although it may be intimidating to the novice artist, I highly recommend this book.