collage coolness.

art is a thing that, well, i never really get. a pretty painting just doesn't do the same thing a good book does for me. but, i've been trying to break out of this mindset. i'm looking for artists that speak to me, browsing art books my roommate keeps lying around the house, and telling paintings, "hey, make me feel something!" these things are sorta helping. i've found that i'm really gripped by collages at the moment. they seem to transport me the most, which for me, is the point of any art form. i guess i'm cheating a little here because i've liked beth hoeckel for a couple of years now, but i just learned that many of her collages are not digitally done, which is pretty awesome. i love her use of texture and way of making the most ordinary images look fresh and neat. who knew a collage could be so impressive?

                                                                      {all of these by bethfromabove}