O'Keeffe-Inspired Floral Tissue Collages

O'Keeffe-Inspired Floral Tissue Collages Project

Time: 1-2 Class Period
Difficulty: Moderate
Cleanup: Soap & Water

Materials:

Project Kit (see Products Used below steps)

Paint Brush

Plastic Bowl

Materials needed if not using Project Kit:

Clear Glue

Non-Bleed Tissue Paper

9x12" Canvas Panel

Paint Brush

Plastic Bowl

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Try this extra-easy, yet striking tissue paper flower project inspired by American artist Georgia O'Keeffe. This project also has an instructional video available!

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Steps

Step 1
First, mix three parts clear glue to one part water in a plastic bowl. Then, tear tissue paper shapes, brush a layer of glue onto canvas and arrange tissue paper.
Step 2
Continue to tear tissue paper shapes, adding layers of glue and tissue. Be sure to coat the tissue generously with the glue mixture.
Step 3
Create additional layers in coordinating and contrasting colors of tissue until design is completed. Allow collage to thoroughly dry.