Monster (Unfinished)

This is a negative of a scan of some arranged collage pieces. I really like how the areas in shadow take on a glow and red becomes green when reversed. Now I would assume all opposite colors would do this: yellow and purple, blue and orange. I really need to learn more about photography and color! It is unfinished because through the cut out windows I really wanted a red sky (green in this case), and on the top some sort of triangular frieze. I haven't been able to find these images in magazines I have on hand. And you can see the monster is unfinished as well. ;) This is the unretouched original scan. I'm happy how the pieces fit together. I cut out the windows, completely around the monster (well, they're all monstrous really), and around the top half of the reclining woman. Too bad you can't see all of the woman, then you would clearly see that her hair winds up into a ball. I was thinking about putting an eye above the crotch of the monster. I dunno... might be a bit much. This is just a photo of the separate pieces. I'm just getting started in collage but I think I'm leaning towards creating imaginary scenes. I like how the subject matter, differences in scale, perspective, and projected shadows can really throw the observer off center. With digital collage you can cheat by resizing pieces, changing colors, adding shadows, etc. This is fun too but real collage gives you a sense of accomplishment when you find just the right pieces and layout. The only problem I see is coming across just the right finishing touch after you've glued it all down and called it done. (I don't know if readers like this much documentation but I know I do when I read other blogs.) Click images for a larger view.

Tags: Collage, Illustration Friday, mischievousmary, Mischievous Mary