Most paper arts and crafts can be created in no time with simple home supplies. We’ve earlier shared easy paper art ideas like origami bookmarks, paper tulips, paper stencils, weaving and quilling. Our in-house illustrator Sharanya Mageshwaran shares some interesting ideas on art using paper clippings and old photographs.
“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” – Neil Gaiman
Paper clippings art is a freestyle form of art. It is usually a collage with a central piece complemented by colouring and sketch work. It could also be a combination of several paper clippings with a theme. Old photographs can be converted into fun montages for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. A photograph can be cut out and highlighted with colours to make thematic pieces. One could also cut out all the paper artwork that kids bring home from school, into a single collage. So make memories and save on space and clutter!
Materials needed
- Newspaper/magazine
- Photographs
- Paint
- Brush
- Scissors
- Art paper
- Glue
It was a rainy weekend and here is some abstract art that my daughter Madhura and I created together.
- Pick an idea, a theme that you would like to work on.
- Cut out the parts and assemble the collage. The idea comes together in this step and one can add or reduce the pieces. The smaller bits need not be wasted and can be used as elements of decoration, or as quirky or fun elements in abstract artwork.
- Once the pieces have been arranged, glue them to the art paper. When dry, play around with the work by adding colors, washi tape, glitter or by lettering and painting.
- The finished piece is ready once everything is dry. Madhura chose to paint this piece bright yellow. This could be an idea for a handmade personalised party invites.
Few other ideas are shown below.
Random newspaper or magazine cuttings, photographs can also be used to make abstract artwork, beautiful journal entries and more. All it needs is time and imagination!
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