Step into the world of collage art with confidence. Whether you’re a total beginner or returning to creativity after years away, Paper Dreams is your friendly guide to unlocking a playful, intuitive art practice.
 
Inside, you’ll find the essential nuggets of wisdom I wish I had when I first began. This book teaches you simple, approachable techniques for making expressive collage artwork using everyday materials — no art school required.
 
You will make mistakes — and that’s good. That’s where the learning happens. With clear explanations, practical tips, and gentle encouragement, you’ll have a steady hand to support you through every stage of your creative adventure.
 
In this book, you’ll learn how to:
Build confidence through simple, practical techniques
Develop your own visual language and sense of composition
Use paper, color, shape, and texture to express emotion
Create beautiful mixed-media artwork using accessible tools
Embrace imperfection and enjoy the creative process
 
Get all the foundational knowledge under your belt, then practice, practice, practice. You won’t make “perfect” art — but you will make progress, and that progress is golden.
 
If you’re ready for a creative companion that inspires, supports, and invites you to make art with joy…welcome to Paper Dreams.