Seasons of Life Collage

So this exercise, a more sophisticated and reflective take on the traditional mood board or vision board.

Instead of arranging images for inspiration or motivation, this collage is an opportunity to explore and to gain insight and clarity about the seasons we cycle through in our lives.

Take a moment to reflect on the current phase or season you're in, the one that just past or the one that you anticipate is approaching. Maybe it’s a season of rest, a season on learning, or a season on creation or manifestation.

Here are some questions to deepen your reflection and help you begin to figure out what images you may want to include in your collage.

What is the color palette of this season?
What scents do you smell or surround yourself with during this season?
What parts of this season do you enjoy?
What parts of this season bring rise to worry, fear, anxiety or apprehension?
What types of activities do you do during this season?
What thoughts and feelings arise during this season?
What is are the lessons of this season?
What is your approach to self-care during this season?
What words do you associate with this season?
What kind of support do you need during this season?
What would you name or call this season?

One of my favorite things to do while creating art, particularly when creating art for my mental health and emotional wellness, is to listen to music. While making this tutorial and creating a collage for one of my seasons, I was listening to the Global Funk playlist on Spotify. Here's the link! Spotify Global Funk Playlist

Seasons of Life Collage
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Materials

1. Cardstock, thick paper, or cardboard
2. Glue
3. Craft knife (like an x-acto knife) or scissors
4. Washi tape or painters tape
5. Ruler
6. Magazines images

Optional: Mod Podge (Matte) and a paintbrush

Steps

1. Find images from magazines and cut or tear them out. Make a pile.
2. Use tape to create a grid-like pattern on your cardstock. The empty spaces between the tape will be the sections where images will go.
3. Select one image. Decide where you want it to go. Before you glue it, place it in your selected section of the grid. Line it up and use the ruler and craft knife to trim the image down to match the shape and size of the space. The tape is there as a guide. Line the ruler up with the tape to help you trim accurately.
4. Once trimmed, glue the image into the section.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all sections of your grid are filled.
6. Carefully pull off all the tape. You may pull off some of the cardstock, that's okay. We will smooth it all down in the next step.
7. Optional: Apply 1-2 coats of Mod Podge. This will give your collage a smooth finish and ensure all the images are glued well.
8. Optional: Share your collage on IG with #getartspired

If you need help sourcing materials or want a kit to help get you started with this exercise email me or DM on IG @getartspired

If you are going through a particularly difficult season and need support or guidance, I am here for you. Click the "Scheduling" tab in the menu above to schedule a consulation or session. And if you want to dive deeper into the meaning of your collage, email me or DM on IG @getartspired

Happy Healing!