About this item
Every collage has a tale to tell. Tell your story in paper, fabric, and objects collected from your world. Storytelling With Collage will inspire you to capture your poetic thoughts, fond memories and passionate daydreams in a soft and simple style. Using simple tools and supplies that delight you, you'll learn to work with a variety of prompts and will discover how each element you select--from small shells collected on your last trip to the pretty paper you unwrapped from a recent gift--has its own part of a complete narrative. Nine collage prompts will walk you step-by-step through a collage creation as you work with textured papers, fabric, stitching, found objects, images, natural materials, color, wax and metal. In addition, inside you will find:Numerous Tasks--ideas for combing your world for collage fodderBeautiful photos to inspire you to customize your own worktablePerspective on finding inspiration outside your window through the seasonsExtra inspiration in each chapter from the Collage Stories and works by 25 contributing artistsCapture the textures and colors of your moments today through your own Storytelling With Collage!.
About the Author
Roxanne Evans Stout is a mixed media artist who lives and creates in the Pacific Northwest. She teaches art workshops and has had her work shown and published internationally in several books and magazines. Roxanne is constantly inspired by natural history, the mountains and the river lands that surround her home. This inspiration has always been an integral part of her art. As well as creating art, writing and teaching Roxanne loves to garden, birdwatch, explore old towns, walk on the beach and be with her family.
Book arts, art journaling, encaustic painting and collage are her favorite ways to express herself. Please visit her beautiful website here:
www.roxanneevansstout.com
