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  • Nov 21, 2007, 04:41 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Calouge?
    Hi, I need help! I need to make a calouge (spelling?) about anything, I'm just not sure what :/ does anyone have any good ideas to help me out?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:03 PM
    Clough
    I can help you! Let's discuss this. Okay?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:09 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Suree lol
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:12 PM
    Clough
    What class, if it is for a class, are you supposed to be making a collage for?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:16 PM
    Clough
    Thank you for responding to my private message to you! Let's continue here, okay? :)
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:22 PM
    soccerstarxx
    OK, well its for an art class, and there are no rules, just to make a collage (which now I know how to spell haha)
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:26 PM
    Clough
    Thanks! Do you know what a collage is at all?

    Also, what grade are you in? Knowing that will help in answering your question because it will give us more of an idea of the things that you might like, and you might want to add some things to your collage about the things that you like.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:28 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Yeah I've done a few collages, oh and I'm a freshman (:
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:32 PM
    Clough
    Thanks! That help a lot!

    What are some things that interest you? Like maybe sports, music, art, cars, pets, friends, etc.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:33 PM
    Wondergirl
    What about using three-dimensional objects in your collage?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:39 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Hmm, I play soccer, I love dogs and have one <3, I love any kind of music, I like drawing on my spare timee.

    I wanted this collage to give a message, you know make people think, oh and it could also be a bunch of pictures making one big picture. :D
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:39 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl
    What about using three-dimensional objects in your collage?

    I would hope that would be a possibility.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:40 PM
    Wondergirl
    What resources do you have for pictures and text? -- magazines, newspapers, photos?

    Do you have a color printer? A scanner?

    Is there something you want to say about soccer? About dogs? About music?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:44 PM
    soccerstarxx
    I can use anything, magazines, newspaper, photos, online images, even three-dimensional objects! : )
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:45 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by soccerstarxx
    i can use anything, magazines, newspaper, photos, online images, even three-dimensional objects! : )

    Will your collage be displayed somewhere along with others like on shelves or tables? That might make a difference as to how big it can be. How big can it be?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:47 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Our teacher told us about a size of a poster board :x
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:48 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by soccerstarxx
    hmm, i play soccer, i love dogs and have one <3, i love any kind of music, i like drawing on my spare timee.

    i wanted this collage to give a message, you know make people think, oh and it could also be a bunch of pictures making one big picture. :D

    How about a collage that's about all of the things that you mention? It could be a collage about you! :)
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:50 PM
    Clough
    Hmmm... There can be a lot of poster board sizes. Do you know the inches?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:50 PM
    Wondergirl
    Will it be hung up on a wall or displayed flat?

    When is it due?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:52 PM
    Wondergirl
    The kind sold at drugstores probably, Clough. 1.5x3?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:52 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Yeah that's a good idea, and I guess it won't be hard since its about me :P lol, I could put personal pictures like of family, and moments with friends, you think?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:53 PM
    Wondergirl
    A hot topic right now is dogfighting and dog abuse. That could be a theme.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:59 PM
    soccerstarxx
    I don't think it will be hung, I'm not sure I guess it depends on how well it is, its due in about a week, and I'm not sure the poster board size, but I guess it can be any size.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 05:59 PM
    Wondergirl
    Here are collages by an expert --

    Amy Wasserman / Collage Illustration/More Collage
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:01 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by soccerstarxx
    yeah thats a good idea, and i guess it wont be hard since its about me :P lol, i could put personal pictures like of family, and moments with friends, you think?

    That would be the easiest route to go. But, since you did mention that you wanted it to have a message and make people think, how about what Wondergirl suggested, something about dog fighting and dog abuse?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:02 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Wondergirl
    Here are collages by an expert --

    Amy Wasserman / Collage Illustration/More Collage


    Thanks! Those are nice
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:03 PM
    Wondergirl
    Look at some of the collages in the link I posted. It's amazing what you can do with pieces of paper!
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:07 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by soccerstarxx
    thanks! those are nice

    Yes, those are nice!
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:10 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Yeah I like that idea
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:19 PM
    Clough
    [Edit] (Is what you wrote above in reference to what I just wrote below? Sorry if I just repeated a question.)

    So, what did you think of the dog idea? Doing something like that would be challenging, make you look good to your teacher and also make people think because of the subject matter.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:19 PM
    Wondergirl
    If you're going to go with dogfighting and dog abuse, first brainstorm words and ideas that are related --

    Michael Vick
    Pit bulls
    Unconditional love
    Rescue
    Cages

    List more.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:23 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Yeah it is
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:30 PM
    soccerstarxx
    My brother also told me it could be a collage of the problems our world is facing, like war, homeless people, things going on in africa, people living with difficulties. And the collage could be a message of how our world needs change. That's what he suggested. What do you guys think?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:31 PM
    Clough
    Here is a search that will give you more ideas as far as words to use.

    Dog Fighting Illegal - Google Search
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:32 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by soccerstarxx
    my brother also told me it could be a collage of the problems our world is facing, like war, homeless people, things going on in africa, people living with difficulties. and the collage could be a message of how our world needs change. Thats what he suggested. what do you guys think?

    I think that now you're cracking (thinking) and the inspirational fluids are flowing! Good work! :D

    It would be best to pick out a subject where you can get the most variety of visuals to use for your collage.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:34 PM
    Wondergirl
    And trying to say too much won't focus your work. Your collage will be all over the map and sort of wild. I suggest you stick to one specific theme like the dog abuse one or lack of empathy for the disabled. Your teacher would prefer that. Anyone can slap and glue any kinds of pictures etc. on a poster board and call it "Problems our world is facing."
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:38 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Ha, I knew having a brother would come in handy some day :P : )

    Well, you think I should do it on that?
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:42 PM
    Wondergirl
    What turns YOU on for a collage subject?? YOU have to be on fire about it.
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:47 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by soccerstarxx
    ha, i knew having a brother would come in handy some day :P : )

    well, you think i should do it on that?

    There is some time yet to work on this.

    It really does need to be your choice as far as the subject is concerned.

    How about you putting together a list here in a column of the subjects that have been mentioned so far in this thread? That would help us to help you to decide on the subject. We could go through the list one by one and eliminate the ones that wouldn't be the best for your collage. What do you think? :)
  • Nov 21, 2007, 06:58 PM
    soccerstarxx
    Well

    1. me, my interests etc.
    2. dog fighting and dog abuse
    3. empathy for the disabled
    4. homeless people
    5. war

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