About Kris

Hi, I'm Kris.

I'm happiest with paint on my hands, paper on my table, and a new idea waiting to be explored.

The Ugly Art Collage Club grew from a simple belief: creativity doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful. Some of my favorite papers began as experiments, unexpected color combinations, or horrible starts that almost ended up in the recycling bin. Those "ugly" beginnings often become the most interesting parts of the creative process.

This club is where I share what I've been making. As I create new collage papers, I'll continue adding them here for you to download, explore, and use in your own way. I don't believe there's one right way to make art, and I'm far more interested in curiosity than perfection.

Whether you're creating an art journal, a collage, mixed media artwork, handmade cards, or something completely unexpected, I hope these papers become the first layer of something that's uniquely yours.

Thank you for stopping by. I'm so glad you're here.

I made the first layer. You make the next one 🩷