Julie Nutting

Julie Nutting is the author of Collage Couture and is an expert at drawing faces, bodies, and fashionable outfits. She then uses those unique paper doll models to create collages full of couture. Julie Nutting uses materials such as newsprint, scrapbooking paper, and embellishments in her creations. Here you’ll find notes and comments about her book, Collage Couture, along with step- by- step project excerpts from her book to help you create your own collages. There is even a podcast by Create Mixed Media’s own Rice Freeman- Zachery about Collage Couture. If you liked paper dolls as a child, and if you like fashion now, these projects by Julie Nutting will help you create the perfect decorative pieces.

Drawing Faces + Collage

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Christine Doyle

In this excerpt from Collage Couture by Julie Nutting, you’ll learn simple shapes to draw and practice to incorporate pretty, feminine faces into your collage pieces or whatever mixed media art you create.

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Book Notes: Collage Couture

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Rice Freeman-Zachery

Have you ever made a paper doll before? In this edition of Book Notes Ricë reviews Julie Nutting’s book, Collage Couture: Techniques for Creating Fashionable Art. Ricë explains that this truly is a great paper dolls book for grown-ups! Watch more her explain more.

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