Working with simple printed/magazine imagery provides a useful starting point for even the youngest of children to explore collage and to create artwork based upon simple starting points.

This activity starts by inviting children to choose images which appeal to them, learning to trust their instinct. They then use play to collage with their cut elements, before sticking them down and making a drawing or painting on the page, creating artwork which is imaginative and promotes discussion.

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“It’s really nice to see that although Rachel Parker works quite digitally, her process from the beginning is very tactile. Rachels books act as a really great source of inspiration, helping to break down the creative blocks that we all get from time to time. Having a sketchbook dedicated to colour means that as well as working with colours that you already love, you can test new colour palettes and see colours from a new perspective. I especially love how Rachel picks up on the different tones in colours by looking at the way light hits it in order build her colour palette around those supporting tones as well as big statement colours.” – Tobi, AccessArt

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