Non-digital collages - The CreativeMindClass Blog

"I live and work within Bristol UK and studied Illustration at Brighton UK. I've been a practicing illustrator and artist since 2013 with my work slowly changing over the years , from vibrant and vibrant character illustrations to more abstracted and intense work. I usually create art with a mix of collage, drawing, a mixture of both as well as occasionally, 3D. I also self-publish and create a lot of zines and occasionally comics."

How would you describe the collage you created?

"Primarily non-digital (though it's personal preference, both traditional and digital methods of work are just as appropriate as the other) and a lot of textures on paper. I used to works using lots of bright shades, but I've been trying to be more considered and 'quieter' when it comes to my color choices in recent time. I have a strong focus on the composition of shapes and patterns too. Most of my work is quite playful, as I think of the drawing and collage I make as play, or an activity for enjoyment."

What is the key to creating collages?

"It's hard to pick a single 'key' to how I create illustrations as well as other art. An attitude of enjoyment or joy is the primary reason I work. I constantly try to find a way to bring that joy into what I'm creating. It is my mantra to always say 'if I'm having a hard time making this particular piece then I shouldn't even be doing it, and I should come up with a different method'. In the majority of illustrations, I have found that to get the best outcome simplifying everything really helps. Sometimes I get lost with details or specific thoughts or concepts, then need to look back, and reduce everything down to its basic essence. It is often the case that this applies in as many ways to content as it can be to the form."

"I have created a piece of art for a really worthwhile project that just launched here in the UK called Communitea. 55 artists , including me, were asked to create a piece of art in response to our relationship to Chinese tradition. The work is now available to purchase in the form of prints on Roomfifty and all proceeds go towards helping in saving the London Chinese Community Centre from closing and fight the growing anti-Asian hatred."

Check out more of his collages through Instagram and his web site.