Non-digital collages – The CreativeMindClass Blog

"I reside and work 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 throughout the years from lively and vibrant character illustrations to more abstracted and process heavy work. I tend to make work with a mix of drawings, collages, a mixture of both as well as occasionally, 3D. I also self-publish many zines, and occasionally comics."

How would you describe the style of your collage?

"Primarily non-digital (though this is a personal choice to be honest, traditional and digital approaches to work are equally valid as each other) with lots of paper textures. I used to create work with lots of bright colors, but I've been working to become more thoughtful and quiet with my colors in recent times. I place a great deal of emphasis on composition and shapes as well. My work tends to be somewhat playful in the sense that I see the drawing and collage I do as a form of fun, or an exercise that is fun."

What are the keys to creating collages?

"It's hard to pick one 'key' for my method of creating illustrations as well as other art. An attitude of enjoyment, joy, and play is essential in the way I create work. I always try to find ways of incorporating that feeling into what I'm creating. It is my mantra to always say 'if I'm not having fun doing this specific piece, I shouldn't make it. I'll have to come up with a different method'. More often than not with illustration projects, I find that for the most optimal results, simplifying everything. I often get bogged down in details, or particular thoughts or concepts, then need to take a step back to simplify things down to its basic essence. This can often apply equally to content as it can in the way of format."

"I made a piece to support a truly worthwhile initiative that just launched here in the UK called Communitea. 55 artists , including me, were requested to create a work of work in response to the connection we have with Chinese tradition. The work can now be purchased as a print on Roomfifty and all proceeds go to save the London Chinese Community centre from being shut down and to combat the spread of hate against Asians."

Check out more collages from Ed through Instagram and his web site.

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