This nostalgic collage look is trending, especially in social media.

Perfect for: Instagram Stories, Pinterest, social covers. PicMonkey's works instantly and amazingly.īring the nostalgia with film strip-styled collage Video is hot, like burn-your-fingers hot-short clips dropped in and around static elements really bring a design to life.Ĭut an object or photo subject from its background by using a background remover. Textures like wood, foil and marble add visual depth, and photo-realistic graphics like paint strokes or polaroid frames are extra tactile.Īdd a drop shadow to graphics, text, and shape layers for 3D trompe l'oeil. Decide which element is the central focus of the piece, and work from there to add variety, balance, and movement. In the digital realm today, mixed media collage employs graphics, photos, and videos to change up textural feels and get that sweet three-dimensional look.Ĭomposition is key, here. Mixed media collages were pioneered by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in the early 1900's as a way to break the traditional boundaries of art by using everyday objects and materials in their works.

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