This collage is a compilation of several elements from other recent work.  Using my computer I designed the painting using photo editing and design tools.  From there it was back to the gluing board and the result was fairly predictable while being creatively interesting as well.
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A quick floral study in oil followed by a collage.

Another "purist"collage.  When working this way I pride myself on achieving the entire piece strictly in collage.  No paint is applied to the piece at all.  That would make it mixed media instead.  I do mixed media work as well but I decide to do that at the onset.

This is the latest in the Easter Parade series.  I never seem to tire of these.

I found this sleepy little watercolour when cleaning out my studio.  I didn't hate it enough to dispose of it but I didn't love it either.  After alluring it with my own hand pulled mono print collage papers I am much happier.
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Here's another example of using an oil painting sketch as an inspiration for collage.  Acrylic paint used in a mono printing processes generates stunning one of a kind collage paper for the project.

Here, I am combining collage and oil portraiture hoping for a more contemporary somewhat edgy look.

Step three, painting out colour.
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