{"id":71047,"date":"2021-09-23T13:20:50","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T03:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=15998"},"modified":"2025-11-25T13:13:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T02:13:32","slug":"how-to-make-digital-collage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/how-to-make-digital-collage","title":{"rendered":"10 Expert Tips for Mastering Digital Collage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alongside organic and DIY design<\/a>, collage<\/a> has become one of the biggest design art trends of the last few years. Plenty of prominent artists, brands<\/a>, and social media influencers<\/a> are now creating memorable, eye-catching collages for their clients and followers, and this crafty art form has popped up everywhere from graphic design and social media to magazines and billboards, with many collage creators taking to Instagram<\/a> to share their work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What Is Digital Collage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The term \u201ccollage\u201d comes from papiers coll\u00e9s, also known as d\u00e9coupage \u2013 a technique that uses various textures and materials to create a whole new artwork. Although the art of collage was originally derived from using paper, its expansion into the digital realm means that digital collage can now include all kinds of elements \u2013 such as photos<\/a>, natural textures<\/a>, cut outs, doodles, photo manipulation<\/a> and compositing<\/a>, the sky’s the limit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talented artists and social media mavens Labyrinth of Collages<\/a>, Frankie Lee Matthews<\/a> and Naomi Amber Dawn<\/a> have all developed a following on Instagram thanks to their creative collages. They use programs such as Adobe Photoshop<\/a> to produce \u2013 and then post \u2013 stunning artworks featuring a mix of mediums such as illustration, photography and typography to create an aesthetic and eye-catching effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to master the art of digital collage? We picked the brains of these collage queens to get their top tips and tricks for creating stunning collage art, and their advice for how to become a successful digital artist\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Find Inspiration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Use the Right Tools and Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Use High Quality Assets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Refine Your Creative Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Develop Your Own Unique Style<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Create High Quality Work<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Be Consistent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Build a Creative Community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Know Your Worth and Trust Yourself<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Make Mistakes and Keep on Creating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Find Inspiration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    For collage artist and retro romantic NaomiAmberDawn<\/a>, it\u2019s all about getting inspiration from the physical world to support her digital creations \u2013 whether it\u2019s magazines, photography or music. She explains, \u201cI find a lot of inspiration from vintage magazines, going to antique shops, listening to music, and being out in nature. I always try to incorporate some sort of vintage or retro piece in my art to blend old and new ideas together. I have a little sketchbook I carry around with me everywhere. I also don\u2019t leave my house without my film camera (and some extra rolls). Photography really supports my creative process, because it helps me to slow down and view my surroundings differently. If you feel stuck or uninspired, take a break! Go out and take a walk, listen to music, or switch to a different task. You\u2019ll have much better ideas when you come back to your art with a fresh mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Meanwhile, quirky and colorful Frankie Lee Mwah<\/a> always has a backlog of ideas percolating in her mind, and harnesses the power of the creative community on social media to drive her inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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