Torn Paper Mosaic (Part 12)

Practice mosaic in this art lesson: torn paper mosaic (part 12).

🎨 Studio Brief #60

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

🎯 Your mission

Use one boring material in an unboring way.

⚡ The twist

No glue. Only folds and cuts.

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.

Get ready

Techniques you'll practise

mosaictorn paperpointillism effect

Construction paperChild-safe scissorsGlue sticks

Step 1 of 3

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

Step 2 of 3

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

Step 3 of 3

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

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

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

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 Faith Ringgold turned story quilts into world-famous art.

You did it!

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We'll pick an art project that matches exactly where your skills are right now.

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🏆 Try this week: Make a card for someone who isn't expecting one.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “What's something you'd build if you had unlimited cardboard?”

Send it to a parent looking for a 15-minute screen-free creative win.