I turned thrifted magazines into whimsical surrealist art | Collage with me

Today we're making two fun collages using images from used thrifted National Geographic magazines.

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Creating a handmade custom DIY surreal art collage is easy! I share my tips and techniques on how I create my analog collages as I cut out pictures and illustrations out by hand with a small pair of scissors and a craft knife. Finding inspiration from old books is one of the most fun steps to this process. These can come from used books, encyclopedias, magazines, vintage postcards, or anything else you can find lying around your house. I find most of my books and magazines from thrift stores, antique stores, flea markets, Craigslist, or even on the side of the road! Watch as I arrange my elements and try different ideas as I talk through my process to create my final design.

Collages made out of paper have a custom made feel that you can't get from a digital collage made in Photoshop. And, there is an added challenge of only being able to use materials that you have access to!

Want to try creating your own? Just grab a magazine, scissors, and a glue stick!

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VIDEO CONTENTS
00:00 Intro
00:34 Sourcing images
01:31 Idea exploration
04:01 Starting scuba diver collage
05:20 Adding color to our scuba driver
07:30 Adding fish to the scene
09:26 Starting sail boat collage
10:40 Making a new drawing for the painted canvas area
11:30 Incorporating the sail boats into the background
11:50 Final pieces and reveal

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