Paper Collage Murals: Create Nature-Inspired Wall Art

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Course overview

Provider
Domestika
Course type
Paid course
Level
Beginner
Deadline
Flexible
Duration
2 hours
Lessons
14 lessons
Certificate
Available on completion
Course author
Clare Celeste Börsch

With paper-collage techniques, you can transform any space into a secret garden. Collage and installation artist Clare Celeste Börsche uses nature as inspiration for the immersive collages she creates. She’s committed to raising awareness around the environmental crisis through her artwork which has been featured in galleries around the world and in publications including O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Guardian.

In this course, she takes you through the process of creating harmonious compositions inspired by the natural world around you. Play with paper cutting and explore the possibilities of 3D paper collage.

Description

Create a lush representation of nature through paper cutting to create lively mural artwork

Get to know Clare, discover the experiences that have shaped her creative process, and how she came to create artwork influenced by diverse ecosystems and landscapes. Take a look at the evolution of her art, then discover her sources of creative inspiration.

Get familiar with the tools needed for this course then gather and prepare images for your collage. Clare shares her resources for finding photos along with her tips on selecting a color palette for your piece. Once you’ve selected your images, find out how to print them professionally and cut them out.

Time to create your mural. Begin by preparing your workspace and using sketching as a guide for the finished piece. Clare then walks you through her tips on composition, how to sculpt with paper, and how to take your artwork from the table to the wall using clusters. Add the finishing touches to your piece in the form of flying elements.

Discover how to repair, rearrange and rework your art once it’s installed. Then, hear Clare’s advice for documenting your work with an iPhone and sharing it on social media. To finish the course, explore different ways to use the collaging techniques you've learned.

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