Non-digital collages - The CreativeMindClass Blog

"I reside and work at Bristol UK and studied Illustration at Brighton UK. I've been a practicing artist as well as illustrator since 2013, but my interest has been shifting over the years from bright and vibrant character illustrations to more abstracted and process intense work. My style is to create work by combining sketching, collage combination of both, as well as occasionally, 3D. I also self-publish and create many zines, and sometimes comics."

What would you say about your collage style?

"Primarily non-digital (though this is a personal choice but both approaches to work are equally relevant as one another) that includes a variety of paper textures. I used to create work with lots of bright colours, however I've tried to be more mature and contemplative with my colors in recent times. I place a great deal of emphasis on composition and shapes as well. The majority of my work is quite playful, as I think of the collage and drawing I make as an act of play, or an activity for amusement."

What are the keys for creating your collages?

"It's difficult to choose one 'key' for my method of creating illustrations, as well as other work. An attitude of enjoyment playing, enjoyment, and joy is necessary in how I make work, so I try always to figure out a method to incorporate that in whatever I'm making. I always tell myself 'If I'm not enjoying making this particular piece then I shouldn't make it. I'll have to find another method'. In the majority of Illustration projects, I've found that in order to achieve the most effective results, simplifying everything. It is common for me to get caught up on details, or specific concepts or ideas, and then I have to step back and simplify everything down to its basic essence. This is usually as much to the content as it could in the way of format."

"I created a work to support a truly worthwhile initiative that was recently launched in the UK named Communitea. 55 artists , including me, were invited to make a piece of work in response to the connection we have to Chinese cultural heritage. It can now be purchased as a print on Roomfifty with all profits going to save the London Chinese Community centre from being shut down and to combat the spread of hate against Asians."

See more of Ed's collages through Instagram and his site.

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