Writing/Essay/Journal
When Josie Lewis describes the process of making her art, she states that the “fun stuff” is only 25%. When you think about your own work, or about something else you enjoy, what percentage is “fun stuff?” What role does the “un-fun stuff” have in Josie’s work? How about in your own work?

Activity
Try your hand at cutting paper images from magazines and other sources to make a collage. Layer the images. Take a close look at your artwork and then hold it away. How would you describe your work?