Trying out new artistic styles – mixed media collage featuring naive, folk and pop art inspirations
So lately my artistic style has kind of taken some interesting turns. I tend to bore with styles quickly so I try out lots of new stuff, some that works, some that frankly doesn’t. Lately I’ve been playing around with mixed media collage techniques, using my love of cartoons, favorite characters and naive child-like art to create unique and sometimes amusing or slightly satirical works of art. Obviously this style is not for everyone, but I’ve had fun with it. I guess some other people like it too since I have sold quite a few of these little pieces. The materials I’ve used have varied greatly, including pastel, watercolor, colored pencil, marker, paper cut-outs, random stickers and decals, glitter, foam pieces and other odds and ends. Here are a few examples that I’ve created recently (many have Halloween themes because it was that time of year!):
“Evil Sweetie” My Little Pony fan art collage on paper, 9″ x 12″“Wake Up!” mixed media collage on paper, 9″ x 12″“Two Black Bats” mixed media on paper, ACEO size (2.5″ x 3.5″)“Werewolf Night” mixed media collage on paper, ACEO size (2.5″ x 3.5″)“Ghost Minion” collage on paper, ACEO size (2.5″ x 3.5″)
Hi! I am an artist, author, and blogger who also happens to have Asperger’s Syndrome. I have won several awards and honors for my writings and artwork. I suffer from a few severe mental illness and chronic pain conditions (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Fibromyalgia, CFS/ME, Ehlers Danlos, Degenerative Disc Disease, etc.), which greatly affects my life and makes me want to advocate for others going through similar things. Other interests of mine include reading, writing, drawing, watching cartoons and movies, collecting toys, hanging out with my family, and annoying my 3 cats.
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3 thoughts on “Trying out new artistic styles – mixed media collage featuring naive, folk and pop art inspirations”
I really like the minions collage. I find the idea cute and interesting. The others are good as well, but I just thought I’d let you know I really like the minions piece.
I really like the minions collage. I find the idea cute and interesting. The others are good as well, but I just thought I’d let you know I really like the minions piece.
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Thank you so much for your compliment! I really liked the Minions one too 🙂
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Since you really liked the Minions collage, figured I would tell you I listed it on Ebay if you want to take a look, http://www.ebay.com/itm/152031273773?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649. I start the bidding at cost, so you might be able to get a great deal on it 🙂
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