nubby twiglet (NOTPAPER (a blog about collage))

What I love most about Nubby's work is that it is so clearly recognizable. She makes mainly black and white, intricate collage designs on a number of materials in different shapes and sizes. Her thumbnails (below) look so interesting lined up here. All of her work has the same feel, and it feels good!

Name (Real or Screename): Nubby
URL (Blog, Website): http://www.nubbytwiglet.com
Location (Where are you from?): Portland, Oregon

Q: Describe your work in 10 words or less.
A: Modern, typography, fashionable, edgy, intricate, calculated, black & white.

Q: What do you like to work with (magazines, photographs, vintage)? Be specific!
A: I work with elements from magazines (mainly typography and pieces of fashion images) and mix these with my own designs and print-outs.

Q: How long have you been creating collages and what made you start?
A: I have been creating collages for about ten years now. It seemed natural because I wasn't interested in painting or drawing but working with my hands was still appealing.

Q: Are you solely an artist, or do you work in another profession?
A: My main profession is graphic design and PR / marketing. I also blog almost every day on my site. Somehow, there's still time left over for collage-based art!

Q: Do you have any formal art training?
A: I took every art class that was offered in high school at least twice and then did some entry-level art classes in college. I did earn a degree in graphic design and that really helped me sharpen and define my style.

Q: Explain your favourite techniques.
A: I almost always collage directly onto wood surfaces and then pour resin over the finished pieces to give them a more refined, professional feel. I like the combination of rough edges and layers of paper contrasted with major gloss.

Q: Describe your favourite piece ever created.
A: All of my newer work from the Black & White Graphic Insight series is more detailed and requires a lot more time to complete. I think there's a visible progression from my cleaner works a few years back to what I'm currently producing. My style now is all about hard, imperfect glamour.

Q: What other artists do you admire?
A: I love artists that have really strong aesthetics and dedicate themselves fully to their visions. Some favorites include Stina Persson, Antigirl, Claudia Drake, Neuarmy and Scott Hansen.

Thanks Nubby!