Collage

Combine type, texture, and vintage clip art

The Brief

Create an evocative type-themed collage

Trim Size

12 × 12 inches (305 × 305 mm)

Learning Points

  • Layering and masking

  • Working with Photoshop Smart Objects

  • Working with texture

Tools

Photoshop, camera or scanner

Fonts Used

Alternate Gothic No 3

Inspiration

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Check out the online portfolio of Alicia Buelow: aliciabuelow.com.

It is perhaps perverse to use state-of-the-art digital tools to create something that looks rough and handmade, where going the extra mile means making it look less “finished” and introducing more imperfections. But that’s exactly what we’re going to do here. Of course, doing it by hand is fun, tactile, and informative, but you don’t get to experiment ...

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