Paper Collage Murals: Create Nature-Inspired Wall Art
A course by Clare Celeste Börsch
Collage and Installation Artist.
Berlin, Germany.
Joined March 2021
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Joined March 2021
Create a lush representation of nature through paper cutting to create lively mural artwork
- 98% positive reviews (58)
- 1232 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Create a lush representation of nature through paper cutting to create lively mural artwork
Joined March 2021
- 98% positive reviews (58)
- 1232 students
- 14 lessons (2h 1m)
- 19 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
With paper-collage techniques, you can transform any space into a secret garden. Collage and installation artist Clare Celeste Börsche uses nature as inspiration for the immersive collages she creates. She’s committed to raising awareness around the environmental crisis through her artwork which has been featured in galleries around the world and in publications including O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Guardian.
In this course, she takes you through the process of creating harmonious compositions inspired by the natural world around you. Play with paper cutting and explore the possibilities of 3D paper collage.
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Gathering and Preparing Your Images
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U3U3. Creating Your Mural
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U4U4. Maintenance, Repair, and Documentation
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FPFP Final project
Get to know Clare, discover the experiences that have shaped her creative process, and how she came to create artwork influenced by diverse ecosystems and landscapes. Take a look at the evolution of her art, then discover her sources of creative inspiration.
Get familiar with the tools needed for this course then gather and prepare images for your collage. Clare shares her resources for finding photos along with her tips on selecting a color palette for your piece. Once you’ve selected your images, find out how to print them professionally and cut them out.
Time to create your mural. Begin by preparing your workspace and using sketching as a guide for the finished piece. Clare then walks you through her tips on composition, how to sculpt with paper, and how to take your artwork from the table to the wall using clusters. Add the finishing touches to your piece in the form of flying elements.
Discover how to repair, rearrange and rework your art once it’s installed. Then, hear Clare’s advice for documenting your work with an iPhone and sharing it on social media. To finish the course, explore different ways to use the collaging techniques you've learned.
What is this course's project?
Create a three-dimensional mural collage inspired by the natural world.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in creating art from paper or who wants to learn to express themselves through nature.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary for this course.
You will need paper and pencil for sketching, access to a computer and laser printer, scissors, glue, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
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A course by Clare Celeste Börsch
Clare Celeste Börsch is a collage and installation artist based in Berlin. As the daughter of an artist, she grew up surrounded by creativity, encountering new landscapes around the world. Following a decade-long period working in public policy, she eventually turned to a career in professional art that combined her love of nature with her creative talent.
Using nature as her inspiration, she creates immersive 3D collages made of hand-cut paper images that are designed to engage people of all ages in biodiversity. Her work has appeared in international galleries as well as in publications including O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Guardian.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Gathering and Preparing Your Images
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Getting Started
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Choosing the Space and Defining the Composition
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Choosing the Color Palette and Sourcing the Images
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Printing and Image Sizing
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Cutting Out the Images
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U3
Creating Your Mural
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Visual Brainstorming
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Sculpting with Paper 1
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Sculpting with Paper 2
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Installing the Images on the Wall
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U4
Maintenance, Repair, and Documentation
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Maintenance, Repair, and Modifications
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Sharing Your Work with the World
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Keep Playing with the Technique
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FP
Final project
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Paper Collage Murals: Create Nature-Inspired Wall Art
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dgdanigreiner
O curso foi excelente! A professora fala clara e pausadamente, explica bem o trabalho e mostra o processo criativo com logica e clareza! Muito inspirador!
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marangos.marangos
Excellent. Well presented and clear instructions. I loved it.
kbd
Thought provoking, presented well. Her work is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and will review a second time.
rosina.alvarez
Me gustó mucho el curso. Inspirador, claro, divertido, mucho material de apoyo. La profesora fue clara y brindó recursos prácticos. Excelente
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metropolisgi
Información entendedora y consejos prácticos.
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