Basic Collage
Software : Corel DRAW 9.0
Level : Beginner

Concept: The lesson is designed using CorelDRAW, the world fame vector program used by artists, illustrators and designers. CorelDRAW is a very user friendly software and you can learn fast for the basic level. Try to explore more commands using these lessons as guideline. CorelDRAW has best of the drawing and editing facilities with the astonishing range of effects. Please try to go further than these tips and tricks by drawing your own shapes and applying effects with different options.

1. Open Corel DRAW.

2. Window > Dockers > Symbols & Special Characters

3. Select the symbols you want to use for collage

4. Arrange the symbols in desired order.

5. Change the sizes if require.

6. Fill the colors

7. Select each symbol. Select Interactive Transparency Tool and drag over the symbol in different directions.

8. After applying Interactive Transparency Tool, symbols will be partially merged and you will get collage effect.

9. Deselect the collage