ABSTRACT
Unifying factors cannot be underestimated. They are not big and fl ashy additions but they are frequently the glue that holds a composition together. Ideally you would like to have a cohesive feel throughout a piece. Every item in the piece should appear to be woven from the same cloth. Collage is particularly susceptible to problems with disparate elements. Generally, collages are assembled from items taken from a variety of source materials. The items can come from photographs, magazine clippings, scannings, and more. Frequently the resolution of the items will vary. In order for your completed artwork to present a cohesive feel, we will consider the unifying factors: texture, color, contrast, and noise or grain.
