Collage and decollage art definitely involves a lot of scavenging and collecting.  My pieces are deeply layered with paper, paint, text and images.  Some created by me, some found at secondhand shops and some even found in the wild streets of a big city.  Here are some of the ways I get my materials and inspirations...

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Billboards and Posters....

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Billboards posted illegally on public property are fair game for collage art.  When pulled down they can be many layers deep.  I soak these scraps in water and pull apart the pieces to see what is underneath.  I have even been known to recruit family and friends to gather... my vacation souvenirs are a bit strange. 

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Books and magazines...

I use books and magazines for images, text, and individual letters.  I love the hunt for great new sources.  You'll find me at secondhand bookstores, exchanging books at Little Free Libraries around neighborhoods, and scouring online auctions.  And then sitting quite happily flipping through the pages looking for inspiration.

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Around town....

I am drawn to rust, bricks, street art, flowers growing where they shouldn't.... and things with faces! This urban layering is what I am trying to capture in my work. 

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