Unlike my first two attempts at paper collage, digital scraps are limitless. I’ll make an effort to do better but these are first proofs of a working concept.
Art
Central File Maintenance
My second attempt at scrap collage work. I grabbed a discovered post card from Germany, some scrap and used an index card for the backing. It’s simple, it’s fun. Need more scrap that suits my tastes and take it from there.
Before/After Part 3
While making good use of the chrome spray paint, I grabbed two black canvas and a few fasteners lying around the garage and made a wet, metallic collage.
I like this project and plan to follow up with seashells and various spray colors
Third Grade Word Building
My first attempt at an analog collage, with an added bonus of blackout poetry. Thanks to my number one fan for her encouragement and supplies!
Blackout
I’ve been experimenting with digital crossword puzzles and newsprint lately. With crosswords, I’ll solve the puzzle (entertaining in its own right) and then bonus(!) I will take a screenshot of it when complete. Then, in Apple Photos, use my Apple Pencil to markup the image to find words that stand out. After those are mapped out I will then cross out the rest to come up with some poetry. Although, that is limited to the words on the puzzle so they are more statement than poetry.
After reading an interesting article with Apple News, I will take a screenshot and do the same for the article- try to connect words and to form a new phrase or sentence.
The whole premise is ridiculous but it is mentally challenging and time consuming. I’ll see how long the fun lasts but for now, I am enjoying it.
Type Art
There are many reasons as to why I was looking forward to utilizing my typewriter after I relocated. One, was to make art from it. I’ve been a long time fan of ASCii art but there are people out there that have taken it to the next level and then some.
After nerdscrolling and falling down a few internet rabbit holes, I’ve discovered so many type-art resources out there.
Such as a pamphlet from 1979 turned into a pdf from the Internet Archive entitled Typewriter Mystery Games.
Obviously this would utilize multiple ribbons, paper and practice but I’d love to explore this further.
Until next time,
