That’s when I took the plunge and bought a new iPad. I am going to share with you my own [new] method of creating collages in Adobe Fresco in this class Digital Mixed Media Collage in Adobe Fresco. In this class, I am going to demonstrate how I now create visually appealing digital collages from sourced online free images, and “natural mixed media”, without the entire scanning and compositing stage.

Let’s take the time to practice our skills by completing a project together. Each one of my practice-based projects follows a variety of processes from start to finish until we end up with new “natural media” pieces. At the end, I have several captivating designs which can be used in a wide range of projects, from greeting cards, to pillows, to flags and wall art; really just great pieces for my portfolio and art licensing. Through the process I have learned to use these two programs and I have strengthened my creative muscles… bonus!

Adobe Fresco entered the iPad art and illustration scene with significant buzz in approximately late 2019, with the feeling of real paints and pencils. This was game changing, and I am so glad I bought the new iPad to do it justice. There are so many fun brushes, from realistic watercolor brushes that spread paint and water like a miracle in front of your eyes, to wet oil paints that can mix with paint already on the canvas, and tons of brilliantly designed pixel brushes, and even scalable vector brushes. It’s actually quite amazing! You can even import your favorite Photoshop brushes!