After some time away from my daily collage practice, I’ve found a simple but effective way to get back into the flow—diving into my scrap box and knocking out small, quick compositions in my sketchbook.
There’s something freeing about working fast and without expectation. Instead of overthinking placement or worrying about whether a piece feels “finished,” I just grab what catches my eye and start arranging. The limited space of a sketchbook keeps things manageable, and working at a smaller scale helps me focus on composition, contrast, and relationships between shapes without getting stuck in the details.
I also love how this approach brings unexpected discoveries. A torn edge lined up just right, an overlooked color combination, a scrap I nearly discarded finding its perfect home—it’s all part of the process. These quick studies aren’t necessarily meant to be final pieces, but they often lead to ideas I want to explore further in larger works.
More than anything, this habit helps me stay engaged. When creative momentum stalls, sometimes the best way forward is simply to start—without pressure, without a plan, just arranging pieces until something clicks.
Chaos box
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