Once Upon a Piece of Paper: A Visual Guide to Collage Making

A Look-and-Learn Approach to the Art of Collage Making

When the Cubists first integrated paper, fabric, and newsprint pieces into their paintings, it was considered an audacious intermingling of high and low culture. In doing so, they revolutionized modern art. Art was no longer just about the end product. It was about the process.

So how does one begin collaging? While there's not a hard set of rules, collage artist Andrea D'Aquino shows that there are important things a new artist needs to know when they begin. Once Upon a Piece of Paper: A Visual Guide to Collage Making is a visual feast that offers advice for explorers navigating the world of collage.

As she shares insights of the artistic process, D'Aquino's playful compositions illuminate various approaches to the art form, spark ideas for creativity, and encourage aspiring artists to take risks, allowing space for wonderful accidents to occur.

Includes: 50 two-sided sheets of unique collage papers; 112-page paperback book.