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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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made a couple collages in 2024 and had a lotta fun. something about searching thru magazines for the right picture or word feels like a game, and then u get to create something out of it!! i got the urge to make one for the new year and vision board!! been awhile since i’ve had inspo for physical art, didnt realize collaging would be for me lol
Jan 2, 2025
It feels therapeutic - creative but in a mindless flowy way. Recommend for anyone with a creative block or wanting to reconnect to your own artistic tastes. I did my first one as a prompt from The Artists Way, and now I use it as a way to do something with the old Literary Supplement papers my dad keeps giving me. It’s cool to see your tastes shift over time in what you choose to stick down. Here’s my latest:
Feb 17, 2024
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Remote, cucumber, bag of chips, house keys. Not sure they get anything out of it, but they just seem happy to be kept in the loop.
Feb 24, 2024
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It bums me out whenever someone's trying to say something but cuts themselves off or says "nevermind" because they assume that they're wasting time. Think it through, or let it come back to you. 3 years ago, I started saying, "Talk through the thought" with my friend, and I think it's made me more patient, and I've ended up hearing/saying some cool shit (or at least some funny shit) that I would've probably missed out on otherwise.
Feb 23, 2024
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Sometimes what’s understood still needs to be said
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