Category: In the Studio: Original Art

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Inquisitive Birdy

Inquisitive Birdy by collage artist Megan Coyle
Inquisitive Birdy by collage artist Megan Coyle
“Inquisitive Birdy” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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After completing a few still life collages, I just had to change things up a bit and make another animal collage. This piece was inspired by one of my strolls in a park in Chicago. A bird flew over to where I was sitting and got pretty close to me. So I had to take out my camera and take a quick snapshot.

I had fun tackling this piece, and I think that I may return to making another animal series. It all really depends on what inspires me when I start sketching a few more possible pieces.

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Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp-and-Grits
“Shrimp and Grits” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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Here’s a collage of one of my favorite Southern cuisines. I usually like my plate of shrimp and grits with bacon bits, but I simplified the look of this one so it would look more appetizing. It’s definitely difficult to do the dish justice in collage form if you add too many bits and pieces of color.

Anyway, for my next collage I may veer off from the still life food series, but we shall see. It all depends on what catches my eye next.

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Pancakes and Coffee

Pancakes and Coffee by collage artist Megan Coyle
Pancakes and Coffee by collage artist Megan Coyle
“Pancakes and Coffee” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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Coffee is definitely one of my favorite still life subjects to collage, but I decided to change things up a bit and throw some breakfast foods into the mix. I think my next couple of pieces will also be food collages, but we shall see. Sometimes, without expecting it, I get inspired to work on a specific subject. That may or may not happen this time. Any way, there will be more collages to be made in this series.

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Cannoli Break

Cannoli Break by collage artist Megan Coyle
“Cannoli Break” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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This piece was inspired by a trip to New York City where I enjoyed pastries and coffee in a few fantastic coffee shops. And this is also part of my quest of becoming more confident with still life as the subject matter for my artwork. As I’ve mentioned before, I have a tendency of wanting to make collages of people and animals more than anything else. But by making myself step aside from my usual subject matter, I’m beginning to enjoy tackling different subjects.

Stay tuned for more food art…

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Did Somebody Say Cake?

Did-Somebody-Say-Cake
“Did Somebody Say Cake?” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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I’m always drawn to colorful window displays in bakeries. This collage is inspired by several bakeries I visited on a trip to NYC. I’m thinking that this could be a possible series, since I am a fan of sweets.

My next collage will most likely be another still life. I’m determined to build up my still life portfolio since I have a tendency of focusing mainly on animal portraits. Anyway, I’m off to get started on some more artwork!

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Coffee Refuel

Coffee Refuel by collage artist Megan Coyle
“Coffee Refuel” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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A collage of one of my favorite beverages of all time – coffee! I’ve mentioned before that I’m not really a fan of making still life art, but I figure it’s a good exercise to tackle an area that I’m not as familiar with. By focusing on still life objects that I enjoy in real life, I’m hoping to build this area out to other subjects in the next few months.

Anyway, I’m off to get started on a sketch for my next piece!

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The Washington Monument at Dusk

The Washington Monument at Dusk by collage artist Megan Coyle
“The Washington Monument at Dusk” Collage on paper. 7″x5″
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Here’s a study of the Washington Monument that I completed last night. As an artist living in the Washington, DC area, I’m often inspired by my surroundings. Every once in a while I’ll tackle familiar sites and landscapes when I decide to take a break from my animal or people portraits.

My next piece will most likely be another still life study. My current series of still life collages has definitely been a learning experience. I’m finding different ways to get excited about a subject matter that in the past I often tried to avoid.

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Afternoon Drink

Afternoon Drink by collage artist Megan Coyle
“Afternoon Drink” Collage on paper. 7″x5″
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This is a quick still life study that I completed the other night. As I continue to complete these smaller pieces, I’m going to start exploring more complex compositions. Right now I’m just focusing on practicing still life collages. Hope to create more of these soon.

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Gelato Time

Gelato Time by Collage Artist Megan Coyle
“Gelato Time” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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Still life is definitely my least favorite subject to collage. So I figured, why not explore a still life series? I’m hoping to get more excited about still life as I experiment with different subject matter in the genre. This piece was meant to just be a simple collage that can hopefully get the ball rolling with this new project.

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Hermit Crab

Hermit Crab by collage artist Megan Coyle
Hermit Crab by collage artist Megan Coyle
“Hermit Crab” Collage on paper. 5″x7″
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This is another collage inspired by the National Zoo in Washington, DC – which is one of my favorite places to visit to gather inspiration for future works of art. I’m hoping to get started on a still life collage in the next couple of weeks, but I suppose I tend to procrastinate when it comes to still life work. I was about to get started on one but then fell into making this hermit crab collage. What can I say? I really enjoy making collages of different animals. Animals are just too fascinating – so much color and variety.

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