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OllieP ♂️ [3250595] [2006-10-02 05:09:09 +0000 UTC] "Oliver Peterson" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 556; Deviations: 180; Watchers: 209

Watching: 56; Pageviews: 38831; Comments Made: 1518; Friends: 56

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Andrew Shoultz, Jose Parla, Pollock,Rauschenberg, Jesse Reno, Shep Faire deKooning, Basquiat, Darger
Favorite movies: Donnie Darko
Favorite TV shows: The Tudors, Borgia, SOA, Mad Men
Favorite bands / musical artists: The Clash
Favorite books: The Stranger
Favorite writers: Bukowski, Baudelaire, Shane Macgowan, Hunter Thompson, Jim Carroll, DMX
Favorite games: Heroclix
Favorite gaming platform: XBOX360
Tools of the Trade: Burlap, latex housepaint, newspaper, Elmer's Glue
Other Interests: My wife, my dog, Art, the paranormal, writing, reading, Heroclix, Comics,Toys and assorted geekery..

# About me

Current Residence: Sag Harbor, NY
Favourite photographer: Serrano, Beard

# Comments

Comments: 332

Odyssey8 [2013-03-31 14:46:41 +0000 UTC]

Hey Ollie, I really love your work. I am looking to get into traditional collages and
I was just wondering how you go about making them? Do you just collect every source of imagery you come across and scour through them later?

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OllieP In reply to Odyssey8 [2013-04-03 22:44:58 +0000 UTC]

Hi, thanks for the kind words! Yes, I collect tons and tons of materials, as I find them, and usually the stuff I've collected dictates the composition, etc, of each collage. I rarely seek out materials to fulfill a need for a preconceived idea. Much like painting, I allow the process and the moment to take the image where it needs to go. I've heard it said that the difference between "art" and "craft" is that you don't know where you're going with art.

Craft is taking steps to accomplish a predetermined goal, while art is about the process.

I find one of the most important parts of doing good collage is learning how to properly glue all your materials. Try not to overuse or underuse your glue. Too much will ruin and wrinkle and distort the paper, fabric, etc, and too little will leave the piece vulnerable to damage and perhaps keep it from looking unified.

I don't check this every day, but feel free to send along any questions as you go. I'm happy to help!

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platrypus [2012-08-08 01:31:05 +0000 UTC]

thank you for joining BuckyBarnes-FC!

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xXanarchangelXx [2012-07-12 02:50:00 +0000 UTC]

Your work is highly inspiring. Hope you don't mind a watch. :3

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OllieP In reply to xXanarchangelXx [2012-07-12 15:56:01 +0000 UTC]

Of course I don't mind! You are very kind. Thank you.
deviantART muro drawing

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xXanarchangelXx In reply to OllieP [2012-07-13 03:05:18 +0000 UTC]

Love the drawing. Very cool!

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OllieP In reply to xXanarchangelXx [2012-07-14 22:11:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. It's an Anarchy Angel!

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xXanarchangelXx In reply to OllieP [2012-07-14 23:48:18 +0000 UTC]

Quite fitting. I like it.

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YakyYakina [2012-03-20 04:23:50 +0000 UTC]

Your collages are super fun.

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abstractjet [2011-08-06 15:23:59 +0000 UTC]

Loved visiting your gallery...your textures and colors are wonderful...loved it all!

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DouglasHumphries [2011-07-12 05:01:47 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the watch and fav !

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LizCohn [2011-07-02 04:03:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for all your comments!

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Brin-Chan [2011-06-10 16:15:57 +0000 UTC]

Hi . . . ummm are you a mixed artist? Please respond a.s.a.p. Thanks!

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OllieP In reply to Brin-Chan [2011-06-14 02:10:02 +0000 UTC]

Mixed artist, meaning what? Mixed media? Mixed race?

I'm not sure I follow.

I am definitely a mixed media artist, if that is what you are asking.

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Brin-Chan In reply to OllieP [2011-06-14 16:49:31 +0000 UTC]

yes mixed media artist. As in you use different types of materials to make your art. like magazines, newspapers, photographs, drawings . . . etc. okay thanks I wanted to know for another deviant who needed help with an artistic problem and she was looking for someone to help her. . .

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OllieP In reply to Brin-Chan [2011-06-16 21:12:16 +0000 UTC]

I'm more than happy to help anyone. Please feel free to have your friend contact me, or ask for her/him.

Thanks.

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Brin-Chan In reply to OllieP [2011-06-17 00:00:53 +0000 UTC]

awesome . . . I don't actually know them but I saw their urgency of the dilemma she was having. If you want to help her out go to her page $Heidi. Thanks

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OllieP In reply to Brin-Chan [2011-06-19 04:13:15 +0000 UTC]

I can't find her page using that name. Can you send me a link? Thanks!

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Brin-Chan In reply to OllieP [2011-06-19 14:58:36 +0000 UTC]

yeah [link] there you go.

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GregPDX [2011-04-06 15:23:29 +0000 UTC]

Hey there..you've got a fantastic collection of work here...and yes, it looks as if we have the same source for anatomy! I see that you are in your "first year of teaching." I have recently left the profession...the politics of it all wore me down as well as so many other issues that went along with the job. I'm having much more fun creating art on a regular basis!
Greg

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OllieP In reply to GregPDX [2011-05-08 16:54:01 +0000 UTC]

Greg, it's funny, I actually resigned... I'm hoping to teach art. English was soul-crushing. I'm certified for both.

Thanks for the kind words re: my art. Yours is fantastic.

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GregPDX In reply to OllieP [2011-05-09 22:08:13 +0000 UTC]

Wow...you resigned!! My best to you as you look for that art job...I would have loved to have taught art in some school setting.

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OllieP In reply to GregPDX [2011-05-10 20:55:42 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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LizCohn [2010-11-10 05:11:36 +0000 UTC]

[link]
argh! here is the proper link

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OllieP In reply to LizCohn [2010-11-11 22:35:40 +0000 UTC]

Ha, thanks. I found it on my own after you sent the broken link.

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LizCohn [2010-11-09 16:59:58 +0000 UTC]

your beautiful work featured here: [link]

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LizCohn [2010-11-06 18:04:46 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate your appreciation of my work!

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LizCohn [2010-11-05 23:16:00 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the fave!

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audreysmith [2010-08-01 23:35:03 +0000 UTC]

Hiya - you are included in my first favorites feature here [link]

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LizCohn [2010-07-21 21:39:29 +0000 UTC]

so glad you are posting new works! Missed you

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OllieP In reply to LizCohn [2010-07-22 21:54:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Liz.

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LauraTringaliHolmes [2010-04-09 18:39:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Icarus fave, Oliver. Good to see you around again!

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LauraTringaliHolmes [2010-04-08 11:36:33 +0000 UTC]

Just spreading the word on this! Join in? It really is fun. More info here:
[link]
and in the journals of

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hogret [2010-03-26 12:18:38 +0000 UTC]

Fanks for favs!

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RichardLeach [2010-02-05 15:32:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave, Oliver. Congrats on the show, looks like it will be great. (Looking forward to seeing the new piece when it's done.)

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mechantfemme [2010-02-04 04:12:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave.

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LauraTringaliHolmes [2010-02-04 01:08:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Angel fave, Oliver. Hope all is well with you guys!

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LauraTringaliHolmes [2010-01-28 01:59:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the faves, good sir!

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object000 [2010-01-27 21:17:39 +0000 UTC]

Cheers for the fave on my torso sketch!

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LauraTringaliHolmes [2010-01-18 14:41:14 +0000 UTC]

Featured here: [link]

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myroski [2010-01-14 04:10:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for faving Safe

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OllieP In reply to myroski [2010-01-16 07:23:45 +0000 UTC]

Nice one!

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DanNeamu [2009-12-23 16:49:51 +0000 UTC]

Merry Christmas and New Year with joy, inspiration and love!

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RichardLeach [2009-12-19 18:39:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave, Oliver, good to see you. Hope the storm this weekend doesn't wreak too much havoc for you!

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OllieP In reply to RichardLeach [2009-12-19 22:31:19 +0000 UTC]

I'm home doing work for early deadlines this weekend, so it's all good. I really like the new ATC!

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RichardLeach In reply to OllieP [2009-12-20 00:28:26 +0000 UTC]

Ah, that's good. And thanks very much! I can't seem to stop making them. I always have a few in various stages while I do other stuff!

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LauraTringaliHolmes [2009-12-03 17:54:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the Alpha-i card fave! I've missed you guys around these parts!

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OllieP In reply to LauraTringaliHolmes [2009-12-04 09:50:43 +0000 UTC]

thank YOU!

Haven't been making too much in the ATC dept lately. Also went away for a week.

Have some some stuff to post though.

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LauraTringaliHolmes In reply to OllieP [2009-12-04 12:02:10 +0000 UTC]

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OllieP In reply to LauraTringaliHolmes [2009-12-04 23:57:57 +0000 UTC]

A couple new ones are up now.

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