Melinda TidwellOct 11, 20212 min readWhat I learned from Rex RayWhen I began to do abstract art, I began with collage. I painted up my favorite colors on paper, cut them into assorted rectangles and...
Melinda TidwellAug 30, 20212 min readCollage Tips and Tricks: Restickable GluestickOne of the problems with working on collage on your table, is that you don’t really SEE it fully. It is a great way too start building a...
Melinda TidwellAug 16, 20212 min readFinding InspirationFor me, inspiration has always come from the work of other people. I can appreciate nature, and be completely awestruck by its...
Melinda TidwellJul 26, 20214 min readWays to work with Artist’s BlockWhat is Artist Block, first of all? Feeling resistance to getting yourself in the studio. Or getting in there and making stuff but...
Melinda TidwellJul 11, 20212 min readWorking with Tissue Paper in Mixed Media ArtTissue paper can add an interesting dimension to collage, especially dressmaker patterns. We are mostly using opaque shapes in collage,...
Melinda TidwellJul 4, 20212 min readThe Workings Of A Book CollageCollage allows you to use almost anything, so it can be a long process to discern what materials interest you the most. The current day...
Melinda TidwellJun 27, 20212 min readGetting Started with CollageHappy Summer everyone(!!!) and thank you for subscribing to my studio blog. It has been a while in the making, but hopefully we are...