Non-digital collages CreativeMindClass Blog

"I reside and work within Bristol UK and studied Illustration at Brighton UK. I've been working as an artist and illustrator since 2013 with my focus slowly shifting throughout the years from lively and vivid character designs towards more abstract and process intense work. I tend to make work by combining collage, drawing, a mix of the two, and every so often 3D. I also self-publish lots of zines as well as sometimes comics."

What would you say about the collage you created?

"Primarily not digital" (though it's personal preference, both traditional and digital approaches to work are equally appropriate as the other) with lots of paper texture. I used to make pieces using lots of vibrant shades, but I've tried to be more mature and contemplative when it comes to my color choices in recent time. I put a lot of emphasis on composition and shapes as well. Most of my work is somewhat playful in the sense that I think of the drawing and collage that I create as a form of playing, or an act that is enjoyment."

What is the key for creating your collages?

"It's difficult to choose the one key to how I create illustrations as well as other art. An attitude of enjoyment or joy is necessary in how I create work. I try always to find ways of injecting that into whatever I'm creating. When I make art, I tell myself: 'If I'm not having fun doing this specific piece, I shouldn't even be doing it. I'll have to find another method'. More often than not with illustrations, I have found that to get the best outcome simplifying everything really helps. Sometimes I get caught with details or specific ideas or points then have to take a look back, and reduce everything down to its basic essence. This can often apply as much to the content as it could in the way of form."

"I have created a piece of art in support of a very worthwhile project that was recently launched in the UK known as Communitea. 55 artists , including me, were requested to create a work of work in response to our relationship with Chinese culture, which is now available to purchase in print form from Roomfifty where all the profits go towards helping keep the London Chinese Community centre from closing and fight the growing tide of hate against Asians."

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