Is “loose” Overrated?
Aerial Gyrations, 1953, Charles Sheeler I was just at SFMOMA this weekend and saw this beautiful painting by Charles Sheeler. I was...
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MELINDA TIDWELL
Melinda Tidwell
Oct 11, 20212 min read
What I learned from Rex Ray
When I began to do abstract art, I began with collage. I painted up my favorite colors on paper, cut them into assorted rectangles and...
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Melinda Tidwell
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Taming the Chaos: Working with Pattern in Abstract Collage
Collage is a funny medium. It is often a battle to get Clarity in your design when there are so many yummy elements you want to include. ...
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Melinda Tidwell
Jul 11, 20212 min read
Working with Tissue Paper in Mixed Media Art
Tissue paper can add an interesting dimension to collage, especially dressmaker patterns. We are mostly using opaque shapes in collage,...
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Melinda Tidwell
Jul 4, 20212 min read
The Workings Of A Book Collage
Collage allows you to use almost anything, so it can be a long process to discern what materials interest you the most. The current day...
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