I want to like collage. I really do. I see the collage art of some artists and feel totally inspired to incorporate collage into my art. Then I do … and then I think “why did I add collage”? 🙂

There is something about the texture of collage that inspires me and yet I don’t like painting over texture. I love painting on boards – even in preference to canvas. The smooth surface of the board is inspiring – a truly blank space to create on. Still, I haven’t given up on collage. I am participating in a year-long online class by Carla Sonheim. I love her collage work. She makes her art interesting and yet simple. Love.

So I will persist in creating some collage pieces – mostly in my art journal. I always happy to experiment in my journal. Maybe I will learn to love collage …