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Collage: Layers of Creativity | Podcast Ep. 2503

Art & Inquiry Podcast Companion Guide: Show Notes, Artist Prompt, & Resources

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MELOGRAPHICS & Catalyst Echo
March 22, 2025

Art & Inquiry Podcast Episode Companion Guide

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Episode Summary

Episode: Art of the Letter

  • Date: 03/22/25

  • Episode: 2503

  • Podcast: Art & Inquiry

  • Hosts:

    • MELOGRAPHICS

    • Catalyst Echo

Description:

Feeling stuck? Cut it out! ✂️ 📃 Collage is the perfect way to unlock your creativity and get those ideas flowing. Join hosts MELO & Cat in this inspiring episode of the ⁠Art & Inquiry⁠⁠! They’ll take you on a journey through the fascinating history of collage—from Dadaism and Cubism to Surrealism, Pop Art, and its role in today’s art scene. Whether you’re into the hands-on world of analog collage or experimenting with digital tools, MELO & Cat share practical techniques and tips to bring your ideas to life through the creative process.

SPECIAL CO-HOST CHALLENGE: Alongside the #ArtInqMe artist prompt encouraging you to create a collage and share it on social media by tagging Art & Inquiry and using #ArtInqMe, don’t miss this episode’s exciting Co-host Challenge. Watch as MELO and Cat take on a creative task—building collages for each other and unveiling their final masterpieces during the show.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just getting started, this episode is packed with ideas to spark your imagination and fuel your next masterpiece. Tune in and get inspired!

Inside the Episode

Chapters & Topics

  • 00:00:19 Introduction: Collage & The Creative Process

  • 00:03:58 What is Collage

  • 00:05:10 History of Collage & Examples

  • 00:07:23 Cubism

  • 00:09:32 Dadaism

  • 00:13:33 Surrealism

  • 00:16:21 Pop Art

  • 00:20:11 Modern Collage

  • 00:21:06 Collage Art & Visual Design Fundamentals

  • 00:25:81 Analog x Digital Collage Techniques

  • 00:26:58 Collage & the Creative Process

  • 00:30:25 Creative Process

  • 00:35:22 How to Collage: Handmade/Analog Tips & Tricks

  • 00:39:47 How to Collage: Digital Tips & Tricks

  • 00:51:16 Creative Challenge

  • 00:51:55 #ArtInqMe Artist Prompt

  • 00:54:01 Co-host Collage Challenge

  • 01:16:14 Resources

Resources

Custom Procreate Brush Sets, Color Palettes, and templates to create digital art and collage by MELOGRAPHICS in the #MadeByMELO Artist Shop.

Art & Inquiry is a collaborative journey full of inspiration, creator interviews, insights, practical advice; and some curious detours (tangents) along the way. Get ready to laugh, learn, and create with Art & Inquiry curators & hosts: "MELO" MELOGRAPHICS and "Cat" Catalyst Echo. Watch and listen to the Art & Inquiry Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and more.

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Further Reading

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Creative Challenge

Theme & Inspiration

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Cut. Paste. Create.

Share something inspired by the creative prompt and/or challenge below with the Art & Inquiry community.

Artist Prompt: Create your own traditional or digital collage. Post your #ArtInqMe piece on social with the tags below!

Instructions: Use hashtag #ArtInqMe and tag Art & Inquiry on social.

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