DIY modern Hexagon collage

how to create A Piece of modern wall art 

This week, I am excited to share a fun and colorful DIY with you using watercolor paper scraps and a hexagon hole punch. 

I was inspired by a similar collage from Mommo Design that I saw on Pinterest. Since, I paint often and teach a watercolor class, I decided to de-stash my all of those watercolor papers in my studio file that have been accumulating for months! Like most artists, I can never seem to throw my work away, so if you have that same problem...then this project is for you! 

If you don't have extra painted papers lying around, you can use patterned papers, paint your own or even ask your kids to paint some papers for you! ***Bonus, this project could entertain and engage your kids too;)

I ended up sorting all of my little stacks of papers into groups by color family. I had a lot blues and greens so I decided to use those up first. I even mixed in some of the marbled papers that I had created last Spring for an interesting bubbly textural effect. 

Next, I explored the composition a bit before deciding on how to place them. Then, I started to arrange them vertically. Once I felt good about the spacing and borders, I began glueing them down individually using a glue stick. To give you an idea of the size, each hexagon fits inside a 2" circle. 

Finally, I created a little vignette in the corner of my art studio because I imagine this piece in a kids room, nursery, an entryway or bath. 

One thing that surprised me was the number hexagons that it took to fill the space. I used exactly 40 hexagons to fill a 9" x 12" opening. 

Here is the full list of supplies, should you want to try this out at home. 

• hexagon punch (extra large)
• watercolor scraps and hand painted papers (90 lb watercolor works best)
• 11" x 14" white frame with a 9" x 12" mat opening
• white glue-stick

TIP: I tried to include some white space within the hexagon shape to achieve a more modern and graphic effect. 

Overall I am happy with how this one turned out, and honestly the most satisfying part for me was the act of making the art. Please feel free to pin these photos and share! I would love to see the results what you make.