Collage

I put together one of these small (each 8″x8″) collages every day, as a sort of gestural interpretation of my mood. They are quickly assembled, then thoughtfully finished over the next several weeks. I like to think of them as a visual calendar.

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thiskellycarpenter on April 16, 2012 at 2:29 pm said:

I love these! Thanks for sharing.

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- cindyricksgers on April 16, 2012 at 2:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for the kind comments, Kelly!
  
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life in relation to art on June 21, 2012 at 11:01 am said:

What a fantastic idea. I’d love to hear more about what that was like for you- how you would describe the subtleties….
Thank you for sharing!

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- cindyricksgers on June 21, 2012 at 11:37 am said:
  
  Thanks for having a look! I think the key is to do the practice daily…that way the colors and shapes become like a language on their own. I don’t have to think, “okay, I was a little depressed, so I’ll choose this gray shape, and then this wonderful thing happened, so here’s this shiny pink star…” There is no “translation” stage. I just gather the bits I’ve picked up over the day, glance over scraps from previous days, meditate for just a few moments to clear my head, then just shift papers around until it feels right. Not every one becomes finished art, though every one is an honest conveyance of my mood. With that as my basis, I add watercolor, texture, even other collage materials later At that time, it’s thoughtful work rather than instinctual and gestural. I hope this helps to clarify the process. I’m glad you stopped in!
  
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  - Kathryn McCullough on November 26, 2012 at 6:01 pm said:
    
    Thanks so much for sharing your process! I work similarly. However, I don’t always manage to work every day.
  - cindyricksgers on November 26, 2012 at 7:46 pm said:
    
    With my new schedule, I’m still trying to figure out where “studio time” fits into my day. I can’t say I’ve been working every day either! I’m feeling like I need that discipline back in my life, though.
Kathryn McCullough on November 26, 2012 at 5:58 pm said:

Oh, I LOVE your collages! Aren’t they fun to do?
Hugs,
Kathy

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- cindyricksgers on November 26, 2012 at 7:43 pm said:
  
  I enjoy them very much. It’s a way to transition from one world to the next for me. Nothing too fussy, no way to fail, just playing with paper and colors…gets me in the studio frame of mind! Thanks for having a look!
  
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bdh63 on May 12, 2013 at 2:23 pm said:

Gorgeous!

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- cindyricksgers on May 12, 2013 at 4:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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digitalcollagepapers on July 9, 2013 at 11:03 am said:

I want to be more organised and “DO SOMETHING” “ANYTHING” everyday. II admire that you do, Instead of which I’m trolling through blogs (enjoying for sure) but I’m not creating! You’re an inspiration.

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- cindyricksgers on July 18, 2013 at 11:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you! It took me a long time to develop a daily discipline. I hate to admit that what helped was having the only television in the house hooked up in the studio. I go up for the news and Jeopardy…by the time those programs are over, I’m hooked on an art project!
  
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digitalcollagepapers on July 19, 2013 at 8:36 am said:

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I’ve never dared to put a T.V. in the room where I create, even though the only things I find worth watching are the two you mention plus Downtown Abbey when it’s on.

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theartdive on January 17, 2017 at 2:48 pm said:

I like them! They work. I’m trying to figure out my favorite method of finding collages, but haven’t found it yet.

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- cindyricksgers on January 22, 2017 at 4:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you for these kind words, and for taking the time to comment!
  
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theartdive on January 17, 2017 at 2:48 pm said:

I meant “of making collages,” not “of finding collages” 🙂

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