How to Make a Collage on Picasso

Create a collage centered around Pablo Picasso.

Renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) is known for his innovative Cubist style that helped to sculpt the definition of modern art. Create a collage that captures Picasso's life, works and historical innovations for a class project or as a present to an art lover. Although it might seem like an intimidating task to capture a painter like Pablo Picasso in a mere collage, these hints and tips can help you through the creative process.

Things You'll Need

• Art magazines
• Pablo Picasso magazine
• Scissors
• Poster board

Instructions

1. Look through art magazines for images of Pablo Picasso's work. An easy way to gather images for the Pablo Picasso collage is to purchase a magazine or book on Picasso.

2. Cut out images of Pablo Picasso and his works, using scissors.

3. Look through the art magazines for words, phrases and adjectives that describe Pablo Picasso. Some examples of words to include in the collage are: "Cubism," "Blue Period" and "avant-garde," all of which are common characteristics of the artist's work. Cut out the words and phrases using scissors.

4. Arrange the cut-outs on the poster board. Mix them up and re-arrange them until you create the desired work.

5. Take a picture of the collage using a digital camera. Remove all of the clippings from the poster board.

6. Spread glue over the poster board. Place the clippings onto the glue-covered poster board, using the image from your digital camera as a guide.

7. Allow the glue to dry completely before transporting the collage.

References

• Picasso: Picasso's Life
• YouTube: How to Make a Collage