Judy H. - Tree with limited collage


Tree With Limited Collage

New Art Club Project

March 6, 2026, 10:00 am
Judy Hierstein
First, two three tidbits to tickle your creative instincts:
Companions for the Coastal Maine Trolls:
These Enchanting Animal Sculptures Seem to Grow From Nature
Frog (Abstract)
www.facebook.com/reel/1261626095670589
I think this encourages us to be lose and free in our attempts!
Rootlines
Aga Kubish Artist Book
www.facebook.com/agakubish/videos/2574534406221088/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=wwXIfr
&rdid=dZjgkmmjGrXyIvOv#
Aga Kubish ARE / PRINTMAKER
https://agakubish.com/rootlines
I love this so much I think we might try it on my next turn!
Project: Tree Collage
It seems I am always drawn to projects involving trees, but this artist’s work is so compelling, I
couldn’t help myself! As always, these instructions are merely suggestions and inspiration!
First, let’s look at the website of Jill Lear:
https://www.hidellbrooks.com/index?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120237578
341620679&utm_content=120237578362480679&utm_term=120237578347540679&utm_ca
mpaign=120237578341620679#/jill-lear
and:
JILL LEAR
You will need:
watercolor paper
pencil
masking tape for edges
scraps of interesting papers (see examples or choose what YOU like)
glue (Elmer's or your choice) and old brush for applying
watercolor, acrylics for added touches
image of a tree (the artist seems to include a grounding horizontal line). You can also google
images or check your own back yard to find your favorite tree to work from.
Here are some trees to get your creative juices flowing:
Directions:
Draw your tree on your paper using pencil. This drawing isn’t a sketch. It will become part of the
finished work. You could even trace your tree if that feels more comfortable. You do no have to
draw every branch. Instead, edit, simplify, and include those that feel right to you. Be sure to
ground your drawing with a horizontal(ish) line.
Once you are happy with your tree drawing, select all kinds of papers that can be glued to some
parts of your tree and background. Your colored papers could be realistic, or completely
fantastical. They could be soft, subtle and selective, or a red hot screaming riot of color!
Your choice, as always.
Tear pieces and place them without gluing yet so you can move things around until you are
satisfied. Don’t sneeze. Use watercolor or acrylic to paint some of the areas, if you choose.
When you have achieved a result that pleases you, start gluing them down. Be sure to leave
parts of the drawing showing.  

Sample trees to work by or draw your own:

  

 

 
 
 
 

 










Anita

                                             Anita's Art

                                             Karen M's Art

 

 

                                                     Linda D's Art

                                                        Martha
 

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