Starting A Composition For A Mixed Media Collage Painting

Every artist has their own unique way of creating that may vary depending upon their particular medium.  One of my favorite ways to begin a composition for a mixed media collage painting is to gather my materials--canvas, paints, glue, papers, photographs and images, ribbons, etc.--in one place.  I then begin to manipulate my papers and images around on the canvas--tearing, cutting, shredding, ripping, and shaping as needed.  Once I am satisfied with the overall design, I decide on the paints for the background canvas and get to work.

 

  This is my latest collage painting in the design stage.  (Note that I am including my Mockingbird photograph in this composition :o)  Stay tuned for Using Vintage Style Photography In Mixed Media Collage.