Torn Paper Mosaic (Part 8)

Practice mosaic in this art lesson: torn paper mosaic (part 8).

🎨 Studio Brief #40

Tear colored paper into small pieces and arrange them like mosaic tiles to create an image.

🎯 Your mission

If you can wear it, that counts.

⚡ The twist

Only use materials that were about to be trash.

What you'll learn · 1 of 2

Tear colored paper into small pieces and arrange them like mosaic tiles to create an image.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

The small torn pieces create a shimmering, pixelated effect.

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Techniques you'll practise

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You will need

Glue sticksOld magazinesConstruction paper

Step 1 of 4

Sketch a simple image on your base paper: an animal, flower, or abstract design.

Step 2 of 4

Tear colored paper into small pieces (about the size of a thumbnail).

Step 3 of 4

Glue pieces inside the outline, leaving small gaps between them like mosaic grout.

Step 4 of 4

Fill the background with a contrasting color of torn pieces. Stand back to see the full image emerge.

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 You can fold a piece of paper at most about 7 times — physics gets in the way after that.

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