Magazine Photo Collage Portrait (Part 18)

Practice photomontage in this art lesson: magazine photo collage portrait (part 18).

🎨 Studio Brief #87

Create a portrait using cut-out pieces from magazines.

🎯 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

Create a portrait using cut-out pieces from magazines.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

Match skin tones, features, and textures from different photos to build a surreal, unique face.

Get ready

Techniques you'll practise

photomontageportrait compositionsurrealist collage

You will need

Construction paperChild-safe scissorsGlue sticks

Step 1 of 4

Flip through magazines and cut out eyes, noses, mouths, hair, and skin-toned areas.

Step 2 of 4

Arrange pieces on a blank sheet to form a face. Mix and match from different sources.

Step 3 of 4

Glue pieces down, overlapping edges for a seamless look—or leave gaps for a collage effect.

Step 4 of 4

Add a background from patterned paper or painted color. Seal with a glue wash if desired.

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Magazine Photo Collage Portrait (Part 18)

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