The Course

Dive into the enthralling world of visual storytelling! This hands-on tutorial will guide you through the creation of captivating Field Notes style collages, blending imagery, text, and texture to communicate your unique narratives. You'll learn how to select impactful visuals, master the art of arrangement, and infuse your pieces with personal flair that speaks volumes. Whether you're a scrapbook enthusiast, aspiring artist, or simply looking to enhance your creative expression, this course will furnish you with the skills to transform everyday observations into extraordinary stories.

By the end of our journey together, you'll not only have a collection of your own visually stunning Field Notes style collages but also the confidence to apply these techniques across various spheres. Think branding, editorial content, or even personal projects—your newfound collage know-how will elevate your storytelling, ensuring your messages resonate deeply and memorably with audiences. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to let your creativity run wild, as you unlock the powerful blend of art and narrative that will set your work apart!

Curriculum

  Welcome
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  Ephemera Sorting
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  Eco Staining - Evoking a Sense of Time and Place
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  Color Theory and Palette Selection
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  Collage Embroidered Elements
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  Tipping in Pages
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  Botany Collage
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  Botany Collages Applied to Storyline
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  The Storyline Cont’d
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  Final Additions + Book Flip
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  Post Script Technique
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What you will learn

I started this course with a real passion for helping you unlock your creative potential, and I've poured everything into making it both accessible and incredibly enriching for beginners. Imagine being able to translate the whirlwind of your thoughts and experiences into captivating visual stories that resonate with audiences. That's exactly what you'll gain from joining us. By meticulously organizing each lesson to build on the last, I've crafted a learning path that feels natural and intuitive. Think of it as your personal guide into a world where your unique visions come to life, where you'll find the tools and techniques to arrange images, textures, and narrative pieces into compelling compositions that speak volumes. Trust me, there's a well of creativity in you just waiting to be tapped, and this course is designed to draw it out, step by well-structured step. It's not just about learning; it's about experiencing the joy of creating stories that are uniquely yours.

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Your instructor

Robyn McClendon possesses a rich tapestry of experiences as an educator and a creative professional in the field of visual arts. With an extensive background in collage making and multimedia design, she has finely honed her expertise in conveying powerful stories through the layers of images, textures, and ephemera. Her journey has seen her artwork grace galleries and enhance educational programs, while her journey in teaching has allowed her to share her insights and inspire a new generation of visual storytellers.

Connecting deeply with the course "The Art of Visual Storytelling - Field Notes Style Collage Tutorial," Robyn infuses every lesson with her passion for crafting narratives that resonate on a personal and collective level. She understands the magic of combining visual elements to create cohesive and compelling stories that reflect the human experience. Her enthusiasm for this artistic process is as evident in her personal work as it is in her dedication to her students, whom she guides with skill, creativity, and genuine dedication to their artistic growth.

Dynamic Collage

Field Notes Style Collage is a flexible and dynamic form of collage and can be done in journals, books or on loose leaf paper.

More than Just Collage


Explore color theory and building palettes that enhance your ability to easily and intuitively collage.

Style & Theme

Take your visual storytelling to the next level as we break down the field notes style and the types of themes it is perfect for exploring in your artistic process.