This self-paced online course will teach you how to create your own piece of abstract mixed media art. I will guide you through the process of generating ideas, planning a composition, painting and stitch techniques and assembling a finished collage. Rework my design or come up with your own composition using my techniques.
Have you always wanted to be more experimental or try something abstract but never had the confidence?
This course is perfect for those wishing to develop a new way of working.
See how I develop an abstract composition
Get confident using colour in a variety of different media
Learn how to create various textured panels using paper, cardboard and embroidery
Be confident drawing and planning out ideas
Make a piece of embroidered mixed media collage good enough to frame
I'll guide you through the whole process of developing an abstract collage from start to finish. Deciding on imagery, planning your composition, choosing materials and techniques to use and the best working methods to successfully complete your finished artwork.
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Welcome and Introduction
After completing my degree in Embroidered and Woven Textiles at Glasgow School of Art I've been a professional artist for nearly 30 years working both as a fine artist and textile designer. I have taught both disciplines throughout my career at all levels from primary, secondary, degree level and adults. My aim is to get other people to be creative and push their boundaries a little bit.
I get a real buzz from constantly trying out new ideas and techniques as it keeps me fresh and more creative, and I'd love to pass this enthusiasm on to you. I'm looking forward to taking you on a journey, showing you how I work and giving you lots of ideas on how you can boost your creativity in the wonderful medium of collage and textiles.
Combining stitching and collage can be a process of trial and error - you don't always know how things will turn out.
That's what I love about it. I love that unpredictability and spontaneity of not knowing exactly what the outcome is going to be. I always tell students not to have a fixed idea in their mind, because it stifles a bit of that creativity.
You have to go through the process of doing - of looking at images, drawing, trying out techniques, experimenting with colours, textures and stitching to form ideas. You can't just dream them out of thin air. And by doing that, you will create something unexpected that works really successfully.