About Janice McDonald

I have always looked at things differently, noticing patterns and textures, and seeing clear images where there were none, whether in clouds or wood grain! In the course of my graphic design training, and especially in art-directing photo shoots, the background imagery’s importance in supporting the subject matter to advantage was intriguing.

Studying the details/backgrounds in photos from all kinds of publications, some just seemed so wonderful that they should be given a second life. So, the ripping and collecting began... Collages evolved from studies that incorporated found, sometimes quite unlikely, collected scraps—recycling at its best.

I graduated with a BFA from Oregon State University and have worked as a graphic designer / creative director ever since. These days I split my time as best I can between my creative endeavors.