IMG_0587, originally uploaded by papercoyote.

This collage started out as an experiment using John Talbot’s method of ironing papers onto board. Basically, you apply glue to the papers, let them dry, compose your collage, then iron the papers in place. The theme of girlhood fantasies of future love seemed to grow out of nowhere, and the pink and green theme seemed appropriately rose-y. I’m not even much of a girly girl, although in my youth I had a few girly phases, so this one is a bit of a mystery.

I was primarily inspired by the title on some sheet music (where the title of this piece came from), and by a lovely collage I saw on another blog — Love Letters by Kathy McCreedy. While my color scheme is quite different, I embraced the multi-layered complexity of the collage. Not being a calligrapher, it also inspired me to practice some handlettering/mark-making, which I then cut up to make smaller collage elements.  I also love the little hearts, and so went out of the way to try it since it fit so well with my romantic theme. I typically tear things up, so using a punched shape in repetition was a challenge for me, but I’m happy with the result. And the pink was a nice break from all the beige, cream, tan and black I typically use! 

Thanks Kathy for the inspiration, and Thanks Michelle for the challenge – I loved your definition of craft vs. art, and you’ve inspired me to keep pushing my envelope.

GPP Street Team Crusade 31

GPP Street Team Crusade 31