Recycled Magazine Pages Collage:
Is this art really made from Magazine Pages??

The short answer is, yes. 

The longer answer is yes, magazine pages, plus a sharp x-acto knife, glue and acrylic paints for the backgrounds and the rare tiny detail.

Let me explain the process.

First, I sketch out the idea I have for the art piece. I like to do portraits--birds, pigs, dogs or people are some of my favorites. Then, I block in the large areas of color with scraps of magazine pages I tear from magazines.

 I decide if I will be setting my collage onto a painted and prepared canvas or box or into a book I have cut and prepared for the artwork. Once I’ve decided, I adhere the rough collage.

My next step is to layer in the detail. This is a painstaking process that takes a lot of patience, a sharp knife and a lot of time but allows me to add dimension and character.

My final step is to seal the work with a varnish which protects the work from sunlight, moisture and wear and tear. I touch up any final details, put the hanger on the back and sign it. After hours of work, I am finally done.