To add another dimension and altitude to my final pieces I decided to experiment with overlays and tracing paper. I chose tracing paper over acetate as it gives the image underneath a hazy, unclear, almost forgotten demeanour to it – like the memories I’m reminiscing over that I can barely remember without great brain power and strength.

Starting out, I printed the collages that I had edited on photoshop, and then proceeded to layer tracing paper over the top of each one. Before this I visualised the whole entire photograph and noted the most eye catching elements of each. Using a black ink pen, I carefully traced what was underneath of the tracing paper, often making sure to check that it was lining up with the original print out.

Below are the final outcomes without the original image underneath.