Manipulated Images Working with Collage

Colorful Illustrations and Collages by Niky Roehreke http://www.cruzine.com/2012/07/11/colorful-illustrations-collages-niky-roehreke/ Looking at the next few images… what mediums do you see? How are they used?

Manipulated images project Choose an image or images to manipulate **Print new image of your own or collect from magazines Option 1: Physical Manipulation Create a canvas- cut matte board to appropriate size to mount manipulated image- size depends on your vision (min 8”x10” Manipulate image and mount to matte board Cut, paint, distort image Add other types of 2D work- drawing, painting, or magazines

Option 2: Photoshop Manipulation

Guidelines Good craftsmanship! (Don’t get sloppy) Good design Work with elements and principles to execute your work Think about positive and negative space Think about a mixture of textures and mediums to create design

Drawing: Surface Manipulation GROUNDS Short for ‘background’, a ground is the very first layer of paint (or other wet medium) applied to an artwork. It is an undercoat, that can be covered entirely by another media, or left visible in the final work.  Step 1: Create at 3 "Grounds" (Pick 3 from below) - Frottage (texture rubbings) - Watercolor Washes/drips (or with salt) - Gesso and Acrylic - Found materials (Cardboard, book pages, envelopes, newspapers, wood) with or without paint) - Tissue Paper scrunched/glued - Wallpaper, textured paper Splatter or drips, Paint with roller, credit card or ??

Step 2: Brainstorm Subject Matter - Create list of interesting subject matter (Household items, people, human form, plants, fruits/veggies, etc) - Look for unusual shapes (don't just pick the first flower/ viewpoint you see!!) - Dissect the item (cut it, break it open, look at it from all angles) - Complete research drawings/sketches in your sketchbook to practice Thumbnail sketches