Collage. A Complete Guide for Atists

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This book is a comprehensive guide to collage-making, detailing techniques from selecting the ground to framing the final piece. It covers the history of collage, essential materials and tools for beginners, and how to choose the right ground. Readers will learn to prime and utilize grounds with colored primers and apply various adhesives. The text explores using magazines and newspapers, including methods to alter them, and ordering Art papers such as drawing, painting, and oriental papers. Techniques for working with tissues are discussed, including gluing, creating tones, and laminating for effects like stained glass. The book also addresses preparing oil in water prints, monoprints, and achieving textures with diverse materials like food, cloth, and gesso. It includes methods for modifying cloths’ colors and textures, encaustic techniques, and various texturing methods. A chapter on miscellaneous textures features unconventional items like staples and rusted tin cans. The concluding chapter offers practical advice on working procedures and framing. With over 200 black and white illustrations, including works by masters like Juan Gris and Pablo Picasso, and 100 color plates showcasing the exquisite results of these methods, the book is a valuable resource for collage artists. It also includes a list of paper suppliers and an index.