Non-digital collages - The CreativeMindClass Blog

"I am a resident and worker at Bristol UK and studied Illustration at Brighton UK. I've been an active artist and illustrator since 2013 and my work has slowly changed through the years, from vibrant and vivid character designs towards more abstract and process intense work. I usually create art by combining sketching, collage a mixture of both and every so often 3D. I also self-publish and create a lot of zines and occasionally comics."

What would you say about the collage you created?

"Primarily non-digital (though this is a personal choice but both approaches to work are equally valid as each other) that includes a variety of paper textures. I used to create work with lots of bright shades, but I've been trying to be more mature and contemplative with my colors in recent times. I place a great deal of importance on shapes and composition also. Most of my work is fairly playful as I consider the collage and drawing that I create as playing, or an act that is fun."

What's the secret to creating collages?

"It's difficult to choose one 'key' for my method of creating illustrations as well as other art. A sense of fun or joy is important in the way I work. I constantly try to find ways to incorporate that in whatever I create. It is my mantra to always say 'if I'm having a hard time creating this piece, then I shouldn't even be doing it, and I should look for a new way to approach it'. In the majority of Illustration projects, I've found that to get the best outcome simplifying everything really helps. Sometimes I get caught in details, or particular thoughts or concepts, then need to take a step back to simplify things down to the essentials. This is usually in as many ways to content as it does in the way of format."

"I created a work for a really worthwhile project that just launched here in the UK known as Communitea. 55 artists , including me, were requested to create a work of work in response to our relationship to Chinese tradition. The work is available for purchase in print form on Roomfifty where all the profits go towards helping keep the London Chinese Community centre from being shut down and to combat the spread of anti-Asian hate."

Explore more collages by Ed on Instagram as well as his website.

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