I love doing collages, cuz all you really need are magazine cutouts and glue. There's a very low barrier to entry, skill-wise AND supply-wise, unlike painting. Digital collages are fun too, but I try to have less screentime by doing the paper ones. If I want to re-use pieces instead of gluing them down permanently, sometimes I'll just take a picture of the current arrangement to immortalize it, and then start over on a new composition. That way, I don't have to constantly buy new magazines to get new cutouts. This is one of my favorite ones I've done so far:
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Aug 22, 2024

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This is so cool I will be trying
Aug 23, 2024
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heidegirl yay, i'm so glad!
Sep 9, 2024
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sickkkk
Aug 23, 2024
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sluglandia thank u!
Sep 9, 2024

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Every time I enter into some kind of emotional spiral (good or bad, lol!) I make one of these. Or when I want to organize my thoughts around a creative project, or just for ~funsies~ (๐Ÿคฎ) I love collaging but I donโ€™t always have the resources or energy to make a physical one and once you get the hang of it, this is a super easy way to do it!!
Feb 28, 2024
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I used to be obsessed with collaging as a kid, and recently got back into it. It's fun, low-stakes, and you can use anything you have lying around. Now, I only give my friends collaged birthday cards.
Jan 18, 2024
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I'm not really good at any visual art forms, but I made a pretty big collage for my friend's birthday, and it was just fun following my instincts on what to put together, seeing where I could place an inside joke, and just telling a story in a way I usually wouldn't. Hours went by before I even realized how long I'd been working on it. I just listened to music, cut up magazines, rubbed glue into my hands, fucked around with a bunch of markers, and it was pretty chill. I'd recommend anyone who struggles with visual art to give it a try, you might surprise yourself, but you also might just have fun, which is worth it to me. It's making me consider learning how to do it digitally.
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