Collage Special

Cover illustration by Danny SnellYesterday my third issue of Outline was published. It was part two of the collage special (last issue I had so much material that I had to split it in half).

A Capsule History of Collage. Click on image for larger version.I wrote a little capsule history of collage, and discovered some interesting things, for instance: I had no idea that Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso coined the term (taken from the French, coller, to glue). And who has heard of cubomania?

Opening spread of a profile on Tanya Cooper. Click on image for larger version.There are three profiles on Australian illustrators who specialise in collage: Tanya Cooper (above), Danny Snell and Ron Monnier. Danny gave us a little 'how-to' tutorial and Ron created a collage of his studio especially for the occasion!

Ron Monnier’s studio; illustration by Ron Monnier

Collage website reviews and opening page of enterprising illustrators-turned-fine-artists. Click on image for larger version.

Then the Enterprise section profiles five illustrators who have segued into fine art: Graham McArthur, Lisa Coutts, Michel Canetti, Jacqueline Gwynne and Sonia Kretschmar. Researching new blogs and websites is always fun too. Naturally these all focus on collage, including random poetry. Kohlage is a good one – like Flickr for collage artists.

Opening spread of an editorial on Sonia Kretschmar. Click on image for larger version.There is also a special feature on Sonia Kretschmar, whose first major portrait of authour Cassandra Gold made it into the Archibald Prize. She tells us about the painting process and her experience as a finalist.

Profile on Franz RohAnd on the back page in the Vintage section I profile Franz Roh, a fascinating collage artist who worked with old engravings in the 1930s. His work is whimsical and clever.

I've already had some great feedback from my readers and that is always encouraging to hear. Onto the summer issue!