The Papers Were Just the Beginning | See How I Use Them in Collage

Last week I created a collection of gel printed papers using a muted palette and hand-cut masks. In this video, those papers finally become something more. Watch as I build a mixed media collage using those handmade prints along with other papers that inspired the series. This is where composition, editing, and intuition come together. In this studio process video, you’ll see: • How I move from paper-making to finished artwork • How I choose a focal point • Balancing color, contrast, and negative space • My intuitive decision-making as the piece evolves Collage is more than assembling paper — it’s transformation. It’s taking something abstract and allowing it to become a statement. If you enjoy gel printing, mixed media collage, contemporary art process videos, and watching artwork evolve from start to finish, this one is for you. 📩 JOIN MY PAID MEMBERSHIP FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT:    / susancliftonartist   🖌 SHOP MY STENCILS & MASKS: https://susanclifton.com/stencils-mas... 💬 Comment below and let me know which print was your favorite—and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more mixed media goodness! 🎨 Sign Up for THE STENCIL MAKERS STUDIO Course: https://mixedmediamastery.com/courses... 🎨 Sign Up for THE JOY OF GEL PRINTING Course: https://mixedmediamastery.com/joy-of-... These affiliate links can help support this channel at no extra cost to you: ❤️ Epakh Tracing Paper 120 Sheets, 9 x 12 Inch Tracing Paper for Drawing, (9 x 13 Inch) This is the deli paper I use https://amzn.to/498i17b ❤️ 500 Sheets Newsprint Paper 8.5 x 11in Plain Newsprint https://amzn.to/3ZD0foO ❤️ Liquitex Professional Gloss Gel Medium, 237ml (8-oz) (My personal favorite) https://amzn.to/3Q042aK ❤️ Elmer's X-ACTO X3311 N0. 1 Precision Knife With 5 No. 11 Blades, #1 Knife https://amzn.to/3subByx ❤️ Princeton Catalyst Wedge https://amzn.to/43su5Ni ❤️ U.S. Art Supply 12" x 16" Unfinished Cradled Wood Panels for Painting, Gallery 1-1/2" Deep (2 Pack) https://amzn.to/3NBHW11 //Visit my Website at: https://susanclifton.com/ //Follow me on Instagram:   / painterofthought   //Follow me on Facebook:   / susanclifton.art   //Join my mailing list to get FREE collage prompts PDF: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... [Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This supports me so I can continue to bring you new video content! Prices are exactly the same for you if you purchase through an affiliate link or a non-affiliate link.]