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Talking about art is almost as much fun as doing art and few things are as much fun as making art! Here are some thoughts I have on the subject of painting.
Posted on 9/4/2025 2:17:44 PM
By Nina Allen Freeman
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Many papers, both found and self made add interesting form and color
Collaging can add unique textures and details to a painting that is not otherwise possible to achieve. Painting over the collaged papers unite them within the painting in interesting and creative ways. [...]
Posted on 8/22/2022 2:04:12 PM
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Shadow Study by Nina Allen Freeman
I've enjoyed using collage in my paintings for many years. I've created collage papers in a variety of ways but recently I began layering collage and paint. This layering technique creates a very rich textured surface that is an interesting background for many subjects. [...]
Posted on 9/26/2012 9:08:14 AM
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There is no limit to the subject or media one can use when creating a collage painting. It is certainly the creative expression for the modern era.Collages have ranged from small delightful jewels of paintings to constructions consisting of found objects large enough to fill a room in a museum. [...]
Posted on 3/25/2012 2:37:47 PM
By Nina Allen Freeman
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I have used collage in my paintings for many years and keep returning to it, albeit each time a different way. I began by using torn pieces of paper in my watercolor paintings to make texture. [...]
