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Image Inspired by "River" by Joni Mitchell This year marked the first time I allowed myself to be called an artist. Creativity has always been part of my life, but my personal work stayed mostly private for a long time. In 2025, I made the decision to focus on my own practice and begin sharing it openly. I’m Renee Rising, a visual artist working primarily in digital and analog collage. My work explores dreamlike spaces that blend the seen and unseen, often inspired by music a

Public-domain archives are wonderful places to gather raw material, but the files you pull from them usually carry a bit of history, quirks, and the occasional technical surprise. Working with them becomes much smoother once you know what to watch for. These are the habits that help me keep my workflow organized, respectful, and efficient whenever I’m building a collage from vintage or archival sources. Pointers for Working With Public-Domain Images Double-check the rights

Public-domain resources make sourcing and curating images easy. They offer open doors, generous usage rights, and an endless mix of textures, illustrations, prints, and artifacts that can spark an entire piece. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your style, knowing where to look and how to work with what you find makes the creative process smoother. Below are the sources I trust most, along with the habits that help me use public-domain material responsibly and effici