Non-digital collages - The CreativeMindClass Blog

"I am a resident and worker at Bristol UK and studied Illustration at Brighton UK. I've been working as an illustrator and artist since 2013, with my work slowly changing over time from bright and vivid character designs to more abstracted and process intensive work. I usually create art with a mix of collage, drawing, a mixture of both occasionally 3D. I also make and self-publish lots of zines as well as sometimes comics."

What would you say about the style of your collage?

"Primarily non-digital" (though it's personal preference, both traditional and digital approaches to work are equally appropriate as the other) that includes a variety of textures on paper. I used to create work with lots of bright colours, however I've been trying to be more thoughtful and quiet with my colors in recent times. I place a great deal of focus on the composition of shapes and patterns also. The majority of my work is quite playful, as I consider the drawing and collage that I create as a form of playing, or an act that is fun."

What's the secret for creating your collages?

"It's difficult to pinpoint a single 'key' to my method of creating illustrations as well as other art. A sense of fun or joy is crucial to the way I make work, so I try always to figure out ways of injecting that into whatever I'm making. When I make art, I tell myself: 'If I'm not having fun making this particular piece then I shouldn't be making it and I need to look for a new approach'. More often than not with Illustration projects, I've found that for the best results, simplifying everything. It is common for me to get caught up with details or specific thoughts or concepts, then need to take a look back, and reduce everything back to its essence. It is often the case that this applies equally to content as it can in the way of form."

"I created a work in support of a very worthwhile project that just launched here in the UK named Communitea. 55 artists , including me, were requested to make a work of work that reflected our relationship to Chinese cultural heritage. It can be bought in the form of prints on Roomfifty where all the profits go towards helping keep the London Chinese Community center from being shut down and to combat the rise of anti-Asian hate."

Check out more of his collages through Instagram and his website.