JOURNAL COLLAGES

Recently, I've done some of these that are much larger, but these are the small ones -- I start with toning the watercolor paper, then write all over it, then add collage (I just about always dye my colllage papers) and then more acrylic paint, inks, graphite, etc.  I am left-handed, so sometimes I draw shapes with my right hand.  Sometimes I add more writing at the end.  These are fun to do and interesting both to plan them ahead or just let what happenes happen.

Sketchbook Collages

Encaustic Collage

Wrapping paper, ribbon, shaved soft pastel and several layers of melted bees wax comprise this collage which is entitled, "Rapping."  The size is 12" x 12," and I used a wood panel for a support.  The book, Encaustic Workshop (artistic techniques for working with wax) by Patricia Baldwin Saggebruch, helped a lot.