By Mia Abromitis '19
To start a photo collage, begin by selecting the desired picture. Photographs with geometric shapes make for interesting patterns, but the possibilities are endless. I selected this picture with geometric white tiles with a back figure walking in the middle.
There are many options on how to manipulate the image. First, I began by cutting out each rectangle, regardless of whether the figure extends into other boxes. That way, the division of the figure will create a broken up appearance. I made several copies of the picture and only cut out the pieces with the figure, so that I could repeat the figure in a pattern for the collage.
My first inclination was to form a mashup of the pictures on one board, forming a blank space pattern.
Then, I changed the pattern and form. I used one whole picture, and then used solely the pieces with the figure and placed them above the original photo. Either way works, as it is up to the creator to choose which direction works best with their photo(s). Once the placement is as desired, use a coat of modge podge to paste it down. The messier, the better.
It is finished once the modge podge dries thoroughly.
Tip: To create a weathered look, modge podge the pieces down when the ink is not completely dry. It will pick up some of the ink and give it a worn in, DIY look to it.
