At The Collage Collective, we believe that every artist has a story, and every story deserves to be celebrated. That’s why we’re so excited to launch our brand-new online series. It’s a heartfelt journey exploring the world of collage art told through word-based interviews.
Read the original interview on Instagram below!
The Collage Collective: When did you start making collage art?
C&P: When I was a teenager, my sister and I often had art and craft nights, and that’s how I got introduced to collage. I’ve always been a creative person, but I felt like I lacked real talent in drawing or painting, so this medium was like the perfect fit for me. I started out making text-heavy pieces as gifts for friends and family, and only in recent years have I begun to explore more visual work.
The Collage Collective: What is your signature style?
C&P: I don’t think I’ve developed a signature style just yet – I’m still experimenting and playing with different techniques. That’s what collage is for me, something to have fun with while I explore this whole new world that opened up for me. I’m drawn to simplicity and the mystical and darker side of art, and that’s definitely visible in my works.
The Collage Collective: Do you have any influences?
C&P: My biggest influence is definitely the amazing collage community I discovered when I started sharing my art online. Every day, I come across new artists and pieces that inspire me in different ways.The list is long but at the minute I’m very much inspired by the work of Catherine Holtzhausen, Emma Rodriguez Studio, Phibstuff and Flanzella.
The Collage Collective: How do you try to diversify your practice?
C&P: I love participating in collage sessions hosted by other amazing collage artists – you can learn so much from others and try techniques that you normally don’t use. I also enjoy letting myself go wild in my sketchbook. Lately, my favorite thing is making messy collages from all the scraps left over after cutting out pieces. It’s a very freeing process that I recommend to anyone! Maybe one day I’ll share some of those pages with the world.
The Collage Collective: Is there anything you wish you knew at the beginning?
C&P: I wish I knew that there’s no “right” way to make art. In the beginning, I often doubted myself and felt like my work wasn’t good enough because it didn’t look like what I saw in galleries or online. But collage taught me that creativity isn’t about perfection, it’s about expression, experimentation, and finding joy in the process. I also wish I had known how supportive and inspiring the art community can be. Sharing your work, even when it feels vulnerable, can open doors you never expected.