12 Mini Collages from Scrap Papers

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abstract art, Art, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, neutral colors, pamela towns, typography, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

I am always amazed at how much contrast and texture appears in all neutral compositions. These small (3″ x 3″) collages were all made from the little scraps of vintage papers that usually cover my work table (and floor) — the pieces I can’t bring myself to throw away. They tend to be neutral since I have an obsession with old papers. My love of typography also shows up in these pieces.

In Formation

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Art, canvas, collage, ephemera, found object, inclusion, metal, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, typography, vintage objects, wall art

In Formation – mixed-media abstract collage with found papers and brass stencil on gessoed canvas.

8″ x 8″

Implied Mandate

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Art, collage, ephemera, found object, inclusion, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, rusty metal, typography, vintage, vintage objects, vintage papers, wall art

Mixed-media abstract collage with found papers, ink, and metal.

8″ x 8″

Beyond the Barriers

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Art, collage, ephemera, found object, inclusion, metal, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, rusty metal, three, typography, vintage papers, wall art

“Surmounted” and “timid girl” found in the text of this mixed-media abstract collage led to the title, “Beyond the Barriers.” Found papers, metal license plate number, and ink make up this piece.

8″ x 8″

Out of Sync

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Art, collage, ephemera, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, typography, vintage papers, wall art

Anachronism – a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.

That sums up the papers used in most of my collages. This one especially.

5 x 7″

ORIGINAL SOLD

Feigning Endurance

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Art, collage, ephemera, found objects, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, typography, vintage papers, wall art

There was no will left with which to resist . . . Feigning Endurance.

Mixed-media abstract collage created from found papers and ink on watercolor paper.

5″ x 7″

SOLD

Aftermath

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Art, collage, ephemera, found object, handmade papers, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, rusty metal, typography, wall art

The result . . . enjoyed life!

Mixed-media abstract collage on watercolor paper includes found and handmade papers.

6″ x 6″

For sale on Artrepreneur.com!

Perseverance

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Art, assemblage, collage, found objects, metal, mixed media collage, pamela towns, typography, vintage objects, vintage type, wall art

Be strong . . .

This is a mixed-media assemblage piece made from vintage wood and lead type blocks mounted on printed paper inside a found wood box.

4.75″ x 6″

Lionhearted

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assemblage, collage, found object, found objects, game pieces, mixed media, pamela towns, typography, vintage objects, vintage type, wall art, wood and metal type

Lionhearted is a mixed-media assemblage piece made from vintage type blocks, printer blocks, lead type, found objects and game pieces mounted inside a found wood box.

Leap . . . take a deep breath and jump!

6.5″ wide by 10.5″ tall by 1.5″ deep.

For sale on Etsy!

Iceland Poppy

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Art, collage, ephemera, garden flowers, mixed media, mixed media collage, pamela towns, red, typography, vintage, vintage papers, wall art

Iceland Poppy – Number 24 in a series of 50 mixed-media collages featuring the garden flower cigarette trading cards produced by W.D. & H.O. Wills Tobacco Company between 1875 and 1949.