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How to Make a Collage on Picasso

Renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) is known for his innovative Cubist style that helped to sculpt the definition of modern art. Create a collage that captures Picasso's life, works and historical innovations for a class project or as a present to an art lover. Although it might seem like an intimidating task to capture a painter like Pablo Picasso in a mere collage, these hints and tips can help you through the creative process.

Things You'll Need

  • Art magazines
  • Pablo Picasso magazine
  • Scissors
  • Poster board
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Instructions

    • 1

      Look through art magazines for images of Pablo Picasso's work. An easy way to gather images for the Pablo Picasso collage is to purchase a magazine or book on Picasso.

    • 2

      Cut out images of Pablo Picasso and his works, using scissors.

    • 3

      Look through the art magazines for words, phrases and adjectives that describe Pablo Picasso. Some examples of words to include in the collage are: "Cubism," "Blue Period" and "avant-garde," all of which are common characteristics of the artist's work. Cut out the words and phrases using scissors.

    • 4

      Arrange the cut-outs on the poster board. Mix them up and re-arrange them until you create the desired work.

    • 5

      Take a picture of the collage using a digital camera. Remove all of the clippings from the poster board.

    • 6

      Spread glue over the poster board. Place the clippings onto the glue-covered poster board, using the image from your digital camera as a guide.

    • 7

      Allow the glue to dry completely before transporting the collage.

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