Part 1: Using Collage in Acrylic Painting

In this video, Jacqui takes us through how and why she uses collage in her acrylic paintings. Stay tuned for the next two videos in this collage series, Creating Collage Materials and Incorporating Collage into Acrylic Paintings.
Here's a link to a general supply list of materials Jacqui likes to use: drive.google.com/file/d/1GDuR...

[@ronridley]

Beautiful art work. Loved the Unwaxed Deli Paper idea and also using it to sketch over the paper onto wet paint leaving a design from the under painting color as well as another collage piece on the Deli Paper. Great idea.

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks, Ron. 🌞❄️

[@janinafisher101]

Really love your work!

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks! 🌞🌙

[@gretehouwing2165]

I love your works

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thank you, Grete 🌞🌿

[@cookinglessonsformydaughter]

Such INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL work. Thank you!💝💐

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thank you! 🌞❤️🌿

[@great-garden-watch]

WoW finally someone doing collage on a larger surface. Gorgeous paintings!

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks Sarah. 🌞

[@elenabuechel4591]

I had a lot of fun to wach you! Thank you for ideas!

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks Elena. 🌞

[@gretehouwing2165]

Discovered you just now; it is sooo inspiering. Fantastic that you share all your knowledge with us!👍

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks, Greta! It’s my pleasure to share. 🌞❤️

[@c.retana-holguin8318]

Your video popped up on my feed today; I liked it; I subscribed. You create stunning work, exuding a differentness that we don't see in the work of other collage artists.

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks Retana. I’m so glad I popped up and that you like my work. Thanks for subscribing. 🌞🌻

[@deniserobinson6571]

Great information..so generous of you to share so comprehensively. I too am an art educator and creativity coach for years and I got some very good tips. Thank you.

[@jacquibeck1878]

You are very welcome, Denise. 🌞❄️

[@avanellehansen4525]

I only found you today. How exciting to see you use your gel prints in fine art! Subscribed, and I'll be gorging on your videos.

[@jacquibeck1878]

Wonderful!

[@43april]

Loved how it helps to move on when stuck! Thank you

[@jacquibeck1878]

You’re so welcome, Keri. Glad it was helpful. 🌞

[@MaryGadsby]

i just love watching and listening to you!

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks, Jeree!

[@jeffreyolson2139]

Love the video Jacqui, it's exactly what I was hoping to find, both from what materials you use for the collage element & how you use them! Also your painting style & philosophy, especially with the chance element, are very refreshing & informative. I am transitioning, somewhat, from a heavy mixed media collage emphasis to a more painterly themed work, but I want to maintain certain elements of collage, when effective or needed. You have a very easy, relaxed presence in your instruction!

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks, Jeffrey. I’m glad the video has helped you along with these transitions.

[@AndyMorrisArt]

Pleasure watching you create.

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks Andy. 🌞

[@fen8992]

So helpful. I love warching your process.👍

[@stephenrimington5860]

Awsome information. Thanks

[@SteffiCullen]

Love your helpful video 💙💙💙

[@jacquibeck1878]

🌞❤️🌿

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

Am an abstract artist, myself. Love, love your work and how you approach it!

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks, Sherry 🌞

[@jillpontiere1814]

Delightful

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks!

[@jacquibeck1878]

🌞❤️

[@emmanuelpower2439]

Really inspirational. Thank you.

[@jacquibeck1878]

🌞

[@susanfield2444]

Wonderful and inspiring.

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks! 🌞

[@gretehouwing2165]

Fantastic!

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks, Grete. 🌞

[@muneeradiy]

love your work❤

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks!

[@corinneyates7922]

Liked others commenting here, I love the method you use. I use a lot of gel plate pieces but I work over them , using them as a starting point for intuitive painting. I haven’t torn them up and used them in this way.. So, I’m going to.get my.mono prints out and use them as collage in my paintings 😅 . Many thanks

[@jacquibeck1878]

That’s great, Corrine, and you might want to try printing on thinner paper like deli paper. Have a look at my supply list that’s in the description of all the videos.

[@andronikigyftakou5824]

Amazing 👍👍👍👍

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks! 🌞🪴

[@angelikaotthofer9199]

Love this messy business

[@jacquibeck1878]

Me too!

[@veraejcheffers332]

Thank you for sharing yr great ideas. Please where did you get yr rubber spatula brush from?

[@jacquibeck1878]

I bought it at Artist and Craftsman Supply in Seattle. They have a website: www.artistandcraftsman.com.

[@youtubefaves6365]

Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your process. I have a question: when you create something, is it because of a need to create and for your own pleasure, or are you making something in order to sell it? and if yes, does that affect what you make ? ie that it should be “sellable”.

[@jacquibeck1878]

There have been times over the years when I have tried to make art that I thought was more likely to sell, but I can’t remember a time when that led me to make art that I loved or enjoyed making. It also didn’t lead to art that excited other people. I’ve stopped doing commissions for that reason too. The paintings I’ve made that I like the most are ones that came out of me when I was most real and connected to my inner self. These were also the ones I most enjoyed making. Sometimes they sold or won awards, and sometimes they didn’t sell because I decided to keep them for myself. I really think it’s best to paint for ourselves, from our true selves. That doesn’t mean these will always be ‘good’ paintings (whatever that means), but they will be the most personal and real paintings.

[@ingeborgsommerauer1304]

Super 😆

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks Ingeborg

[@vidaassadi3874]

Lovely video thanks for sharing. What kind of glue do you use-recommend??

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks Vida. I use matte acrylic medium.

[@cydsnest]

Thank you!

[@ErinneKennedy]

do you seal your hardboard with anything?

[@jacquibeck1878]

I use gesso on the surface before I paint and then varnish as a finish. Have a look at my other reply to you - there’s more info about this.

[@oporific]

So helpful and interesting.Thankyou. I am in the U.K. and cannot find anywhere 'unwaxed deli paper,' wondering if it's called something else here or maybe just unavailable...any ideas please?

[@jacquibeck1878]

We’re having trouble finding it here now. You might want to try using tissue paper - the kind you can use to wrap gifts. Only use white. Coloured tissue paper fades.

[@victoriajackart]

I’m in the uk too! Did you manage to find it? X

[@martygagliardi1576]

what kind of brush are you spreading the medium on with?

[@jacquibeck1878]

I mostly use a variety of sizes of filberts. You might want to watch my Gluing Collage Materials video too.

[@victoriajackart]

Hey! Have you found anywhere to buy the Dixie unwaxed paper recently, I’m in the uk, trying to find it or an alternative x

[@jacquibeck1878]

Amazon ( here in the US) has in on their website but they are currently out of stock. I hope some starts to have it soon. It’s the best I’ve found for making collage paper. I tried tissue paper but it’s quite fragile and tears easily. I’ve seen ‘heavy tissue paper’ online but it’s more expensive than deli paper. Let me know if you find anything. 🌞⛄️

[@victoriajackart]

@@jacquibeck1878 I found Logan deli paper, it’s dry wax, I think it has wax on one side, is that ok?

[@jacquibeck1878]

@@victoriajackart Hi Victoria, I wish I could say yes but any wax is not a good thing with acrylic paint.

[@lulabelle33]

I am trying to buy the Dixie all purpose unwaxed paper you showed for collage but can only find 10-pack cases. Isn't anyone reselling by single 1000 sheet box???

[@jacquibeck1878]

Hi Lulabelle, I’ll be putting together a supply list soon that I’ll attach to the description of this video. Just FYI, I haven’t been able to find unwaxed deli paper in individual boxes either. It seems to only be available in cartons of 10 boxes. I have made a few suggestions in the supply list, and if anyone finds individual boxes (of 1000 sheets), please share where you found it. Thanks, Jacqui

[@lulabelle33]

@@jacquibeck1878 we should get an artist reseller to spilt the packs. I'd do one or 2 but not 10 lol

[@RVBadlands2015]

Where do you purchase your deli paper.

[@jacquibeck1878]

Hi RV, I’ll be putting together a supply list soon that I’ll attach to the description of this video. Just FYI, I haven’t been able to find unwaxed deli paper in individual boxes either. It seems to only be available in cartons of 10 boxes. I have made a few suggestions in the supply list, and if anyone finds individual boxes (of 1000 sheets), please share where you found it. Thanks, Jacqui

[@windacollins29]

New fan here! Love what I see so far...

[@julieames8911]

Do u use tacky glue or elmers glue to glue on your papers?

[@jacquibeck1878]

I use acrylic matte medium. I paint in acrylics, so the matte medium integrates well with the paint.

[@BeckamR23]

Have you ever rolled up A canvas to ship? I’m wondering if it would be ok to do that

[@jacquibeck1878]

Yes I have. Just make sure you add a protective layer over it - like cardboard - and lots of tape.

[@chrismayor4088]

Where to but untaxed deli paper?

[@jacquibeck1878]

Hi Chris, I wish I had a good answer. It’s getting harder and harder to find unwaxed deli paper. Sometimes kitchen stores carry it, or big box stores. Sometimes you can find it online. Heavy tissue paper is worth a try. Jacqui

[@lisapeterson7871]

Me too, just found you I’m hoping you do in person workshops If so can you share your schedule with me please I’m in Oregon so you are within reach

[@jacquibeck1878]

Hi Lisa, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I didn’t see your note. I’ll be teaching Expressive Acrylic & Mixed Media July 22-23. You can see more info on my website: www.jacquibeck.com. You can email me if you have any questions: [e-mail]. 🌞😎

[@JONATHANMUYOVlog9064729682]

Beautiful artworks! I hope I can do also such kind of magnificent work of arts!☝️

[@jacquibeck1878]

Thanks Jonathan!