Non-digital collages CreativeMindClass Blog

"I have a residence and employed in Bristol UK and studied Illustration at Brighton UK. I've been an active illustrator and artist since 2013, and my artwork has gradually changed throughout the years from bright and vibrant character illustrations towards more abstracted and intense work. My usual method of creating art is a a mix of sketching and collage, a mix between the two occasionally 3D. I also self-publish as well as create many zines, and sometimes comics."

Do you think you can describe the style of your collage?

"Primarily non-digital (though that's a personal preference however both ways of working are equally effective) and with lots of textures. I used to make work with lots of bright colours, however I've been trying to become more thoughtful and  more'silent' when it comes to my color choices in recent years. I place a great deal of value on shapes and composition too. My art tends to be quite playful when I look at my drawings and collages that I design as a type of entertainment, or as an activity for enjoyment."

What are the key elements to making collages?

"It's difficult to identify one 'key' that is integral that influences the process I use to create illustrations and other artwork. A sense of fun, enjoyment, and joy is essential to the way I create work. I try constantly to find a way of injecting that into whatever I'm making. It is my mantra to always say "If I'm having a difficult to create this piece the piece shouldn't be made. I'll have to look for a new method'. The majority of times with Illustration projects, I've found that in order to achieve the most effective results, making everything simpler. I often get bogged down in details, or particular thoughts or concepts, then I have be able to take a step back and reduce everything down to its basic essence. This is usually as much in regards to content as with format."

"I created a work in support of a very worthwhile initiative that just launched in the UK known as Communitea. The project involved 55 artists similar to me. The project asked us to design a piece which reflected our connection to Chinese cultural heritage. The work is available in print form at Roomfifty where all the profits go to help save the London Chinese Community centre from being shut down and fighting the rising waves of hate towards Asians."

Discover more collages from Ed on Instagram and on his site.

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