New Creative Collage Techniques: How to Make Original Art Using Paper, Color and Texture [Hardcover-spiral]

Nita Leland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2011

Get ready to make great art!

New Creative Collage Techniques is filled with the guidance you need to make striking collages with a range of materials and mediums. It?s fun and easy to jump right in, whether you?re an experienced artist looking for something new or a new artist looking to make something unique. From basic methods to the latest innovations, this guide illustrates more than 60 exciting collage projects complete with detailed instruction, quick tips, charts and glossaries. In addition, seven start-to-finish demonstrations show you how to use these techniques to create your own stunning work.

You?ll create:

• Fantastic found-paper collages formed from items right within your reach



• Compelling collage designs using decorative and ready-made papers



• Mixed-media collages combining acrylics, watercolor, rice paper and more



• Compositions featuring textured backgrounds made from paper, paint, natural materials and other collage materials



• Original paper (hand made by you) artfully arranged to form collages that are uniquely yours



• Collage that stands the test of time through the use of archival materials and techniques

You?ll also be inspired to push the potential of this limitless art form by studying the diverse work of 60 featured artists. As author Nita Leland says, ?Experiment. Be Creative. Have fun. You?re a collage artist!? With this guide, you?ve got what you need to get started today.

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About the Author

Nita Leland is a graduate of Otterbein College. She has taught classes and workshops in watercolor, collage, creativity and color at art centers in Dayton, Ohio for more than thirty years. She is active as a judge for art exhibits, conducts workshops throughout the United States and Canada and appears in ArtistsNetwork.TV DVDs on color and collage (2009) as well as a creativity webinar (2009). Visit her website at www.nitaleland.com. Leland lives in Dayton, Ohio.

Product Details

• Hardcover-spiral: 160 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 2 edition (October 21, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440309213
• ISBN-13: 978-1440309212
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #7 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Mixed Media

More About the Author

Nita Leland, a resident of Dayton, Ohio, began her journey into art in 1970 when her husband presented her with a gift of watercolor paints, brushes, and papers for her birthday. She taught watercolor painting for several years and developed a passion for color, which led to teaching a color workshop, and then, the publication by North Light Books of her first book, "Exploring Color," in 1985. "The Creative Artist" followed in 1990 and "Creative Collage Techniques" in 1994. "Exploring Color Revised" was published in 1998; "The New Creative Artist" (2006) and "Confident Color" (2008) continued her exploration into creativity and color. In 2000 she self published "Exploring Color Coloring Book," a workbook that accompanied the revised version of her color book. She continues to teach watercolor classes in Dayton and instructs workshops throughout the United States and Canada in color, creativity, and collage. Her Web site, titled "Exploring Color & Creativity," has provided information and links for artists since 1998; her blog of the same name was first posted in 2005. Her DVDs "Creating Confident Color" and "Paper Collage Techniques" were released in 2009.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collage book, October 26, 2011

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This review is from: New Creative Collage Techniques: How to Make Original Art Using Paper, Color and Texture (Hardcover-spiral)

I teach Mixed Media and Collage at Arizona Art Supply in Tucson, AZ. I am always looking for materials to help my students and myself This is one of the best books I have found in quite a while. Not only are the examples and demos terrific, but the book is designed to be used. Because of the spiral binding, it lays flat when opened to a page. I have recommended this book to many of my artist friends as well as to my students.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great collage book and a handy art technique reference book in one volume!, December 14, 2011

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This review is from: New Creative Collage Techniques: How to Make Original Art Using Paper, Color and Texture (Hardcover-spiral)

At the beginning of her book "New Creative Collage Techniques," Nita Leland says, "Collage is like an amusement park with something for everyone...Anyone can do it, regardless of age or skill level." Indeed, after reading this colorful, exciting book, you may find yourself "hooked on collage."

This book contains a wealth of easy-to-understand information and beautiful illustration. Every page is rich with goodies, including step-by step pictures of projects from start to finish, descriptions and photographs of materials and techniques, and plenty of gorgeous collages by over 60 artists.

"New Creative Collage Techniques" starts with a brief, informative overview of the origins of collage, provides an illustrated glossary of terms, and then launches into a series of projects, beginning with quick, simple methods and slowly moving into more complex techniques, expanded materials, and unique ideas.

The book is more than just a collage-how-to. It includes clear instructions on making your own creative pieces to add to collages, including crystalline free forms, acrylic appliqués, monotypes, and more. It also tells how to make customized paper, embossing, texturing, and marbling. The basic tenets of art and composition are described as well, making this a great reference book for almost any artist.

The book's spiral binding allows it to lie flat on your work surface, allowing quick and easy reference while you're working on a project. Lists of materials and concise, understandable numbered steps make it easy to understand each project. Helpful tips are included throughout the book. Most importantly, the reader is always encouraged to relax, be flexible, and enjoy the process of creating art. Leland notes, "The element of surprise is part of the fun -- and challenge -- of collage."

"New Creative Collage Techniques" is not just a collage instruction book -- it's also a handy reference guide for a number of creative art techniques. It's a great addition to any artist's library.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Creative Collage Techniques How to Make Original Art Using Paper, Color and Texture, November 9, 2011

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More ideas and techniques than I expected; now I can use some of my "leftovers" by turning them into art.
Great ideas; would recommend this book to anyone. Amazon purchases never fail me!