1. Rhythm and Layers
Low Relief Sculpture

4. Vocabulary
Rhythm – repetition and placement of similar colors, shapes and lines throughout the collage will provide a sense of order and unity.
Balance – whether placed symmetrically or asymmetrically, collage materials should be arranged so that the visual weight is evenly distributed.
Movement – connecting shapes, lines and colors should lead the viewer on a path into, out of and around the entire piece.

9. Step 1 Cut a piece of black background paper for a base to start on.
This piece of paper should be about 5”x7”

10. Step 2 Cut shapes assorted shapes and sizes of paper for your collage.
Color them with a marker, crayon, or colored pencil if desired.
You can also use colored construction paper.
As you are cutting shapes and gluing them down, remember to keep a repetition, and balance.
As you are gluing the shapes down, use movement to keep the viewer on an eye track around your piece.

11. Some Hints and Tips
Build rhythm within the design by repeating shapes and colors.
Whenever you lay down a shape, or a series of shapes, repeat it somewhere else in the artwork. (It doesn’t need to be symmetrical, just repetitious)
Build depth in your design by placing darker colors in the back, and brighter colors in the front, which will function as a focus point.

12. More Tips
Use bigger pieces in the back, and smaller pieces as the collage builds up. This keeps the design open so you can see all the layers.
Add movement by using craft sticks and wooden dowels to form lines.
Glue small stacked wood pieces behind pieces to act as risers.
Extend your collage further than the base.