Making A Joseph Cornell Box

[@TandeB4]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing your techniques. Makes me want to get busy and create!

[@JudyShea]

Greg, I agree with some of the other responses.. I like your boxes much better. I hope you realize how amazing an artist you are. Bravo!!

[@cerropaint]

I am fascinated and inspired by your work Greg...not to mention your sharing of tips and ideas. You have a new fan!!!

[@Millwardable]

Hey, im making an assemblage box myself in the style of Joseph Cornell for my A level art exam. I was wondering from what sort of place can i find the backing paper? And also could you give me a few tips to help me out :3 Thanks

[@beentheredonethatb4]

Always amazed by your stuff. You are so creative it's fantastic to watch. Wish I could get some inspiration to do stuff like you.

[@laurakirchen]

I miss making assemblages so much! My whole Fine Art foundation degree was based on them. All your boxes are lovely! I really need to get back into making them! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@DogsReignSupreme]

Thanks for introducing him. I will have to do a bit of research....I do love people who share their uniqueness..his work looks like stuff I could really get into but not more than yours. The first time I saw one of your assemblages I was hooked. Plus your way of talking is nice and relaxed and I always love the old tunes you play.

[@justinevirtue1755]

Thanks for sharing! Heading over to your website now. BTW, now that Cornell has passed, ego out of the way, I'll bet he's pleased.

[@Brdlee]

The background papers...old pages from dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, or newspapers, magazines, etc...glued in place...sanded a bit for aging. Clear silicone (from a hardware store) works really well to hold your objects in place. Decide on some key Cornell-type elements that you want to use in some way...cover your box with glass. Good luck with your project.

[@Brdlee]

@ppaisley Many thanks again...you might want to read the book, Utopia Parkway...a great insight into Cornell. I have a great appreciation for all of his assemblages (and collage work), but there are other assemblage/box artists that I also admire.

[@Brdlee]

@Betweenbluengrey I've read Utopia Parkway quite some time ago, but am going to dig it out once again...yes, great reading, fascinating man!

[@rikuzxbf]

Your box turned out beautifully. Kudos to you :)

[@Betweenbluengrey]

Cornell's work was not random. Check out: Utopia Parkway: The Life And Work Of Joseph Cornell by Deborah Solomon. It is a fascinating read. Check out Charles Mee's Hotel Cassiopeia, a play, as well.

[@hilaryneidhart7763]

I wish that you had shown/discussed materials - such as adhesives,

[@eamonchamp]

SUPER COOL

[@Brdlee]

@jenforyou Wow...Nicholas Cage!! Glad you are enjoying the world of box assemblages...are you an artist yourself?

[@merceplanella]

I will try! thanks for sharing!

[@Brdlee]

@laurakirchen Hi Laura...many thanks! I'm glad you are inspired...I would love to see some of your work!

[@canadaverydry]

@Brdlee I know you're a big fan ... but I really prefer yours anyway! This is my taste and you are very creative and talented because there is lot if symmetry and great which set perfectly together. This is an art.

[@Brdlee]

@mreinstein48 Many thanks, but you might want to do a Joseph Cornell online search...you'll find some work of his that is quite fantastic.

[@mubarkas8876]

Very nice! where did you buy the backing? was it part of the box that you took off?

[@Brdlee]

@judysheart Wow...Judy, thank you so much !!!

[@Brdlee]

@bestestmama Many thanks...I'm glad you've found some inspiration!!

[@GaryReef]

half a million dollars? OMG that is amazing! My favourite of his boxes I saw here was as 10:26. Did his boxes have meanings or where they just random objects assembled together? Always enjoy your videos and thanks for inspiring me in the first place get into box assemblages, i so love it!

[@1258-u1m]

really pretty ♡

[@Brdlee]

Many thanks!!

[@roxyfur]

I've got to find me some boxes.

[@DogsReignSupreme]

@Brdlee ya I might just have to check him out...the title sure sounds enticing...:) thanks

[@Brdlee]

@Telekon5 Many thanks, but be sure to do a google search on Cornell...he was truly a genius with his process!

[@Telekon5]

A much calmer sounding voice after the box is finished...lol

[@Brdlee]

@TandeB4 Hey...you're welcome...go forth and create !! :)

[@Brdlee]

@beentheredonethatb4 Hey there...many thanks!!

[@Brdlee]

@treesharp Many thanks...hope there might be some good ideas here that you can use !!

[@mikemauro3119]

IT'S CALLED A SHADOWBOX

[@Ziplock224]

Box

[@Telekon5]

From what I've seen so far, I think your boxes are more interesting than Mr. Joseph Cornell's boxes.

[@canadaverydry]

I am sorry to say that but I prefer your boxes than the Cornell's one! His are ugly yours are amazing!