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Collage and photo manipulation art both start with existing images—photos, textures, scraps, or screenshots—and turn them into something new. Whether it's cutting and layering by hand or blending and editing digitally, these styles are about reimagining visuals in creative, unexpected ways.

In this article, we're featuring some of the most appreciated works submitted by our community. These include digital collages, paper cutouts, and manipulated photos that stood out for their originality, mood, or the way they grabbed attention. Scroll down to see the captivating works!

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#1

A surreal photo manipulation of a glowing moon melting like lava over a cliff near a house and a person standing at the edge.

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My favourite so far.

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    A surreal photo manipulation of a croissant designed with chocolate stripes and a belt buckle attached.

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    Yetunde
    Yetunde
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    1 year ago

    It blends so well

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    #3

    Black and white portrait combined with colorful photo manipulations creating a striking collage effect.

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    Lotekguy
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    Premium     1 year ago

    The painter with no name?

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    #4

    Black and white woman knitting with red yarn on an oversized spool, sitting on a detailed map, creative photo manipulation.

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    Yetunde
    Yetunde
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    1 year ago

    This is so creative. 10/10 love it

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    #5

    Photo manipulation showing a distressed man with children and a dog in a torn wallpaper hallway collage scene.

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    Lotekguy
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    Premium     1 year ago

    It's not damage if you think of it as an art installation.

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    #6

    Collage art photo manipulation of a deer with large antlers made from layered paper strips and textures.

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    #7

    Close-up photo manipulation of a freckled face with coffee granules blending into the skin on a wooden table.

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    gnp9c5rxbb
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    1 year ago

    As an instant coffee lover, I find this gross.

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    #8

    Vintage-style photo manipulation of a girl on the moon blowing planets from a pipe against a starry space background.

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    Lotekguy
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    Premium     1 year ago

    As good an explanation as any.

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    #9

    Surreal photo manipulation of a person swinging from a cloud above a foggy forest in a dreamlike scene.

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    crispymate
    crispymate
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    1 year ago

    Very Tumblr-esque 😌

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    #10

    Man in a small boat rowing at the center of a swirling cloud formation in a surreal photo manipulation collage.

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    Yetunde
    Yetunde
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Beautiful

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    #11

    Hand holding an ice cream cone with Saturn’s planet photo manipulation in a starry night sky background.

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    #12

    Yellow textured fruit resembling a photo manipulation collage featuring an attached black cord and plastic toggle on a white surface.

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    Final score:
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    #13

    Surreal photo manipulation of spaghetti twisting around a fork with one strand extending to sunglasses on a table.

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    Lorie Shewbridge
    Lorie Shewbridge
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    1 year ago

    As an eyeglass wearer, I find this gross.

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    #14

    Close-up photo manipulation showing lips aligned with a spool of pink thread, blending human features with collage art.

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    Riddle Me Fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    As a lip-haver, I find this gross.

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    #15

    Surreal photo manipulation of a giant woman vacuuming a crowded beach filled with people near the water.

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    Riddle Me Fish
    Riddle Me Fish
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    RUN!!! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!

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    #16

    Collage photo manipulation of a cat composed of torn paper, newspaper clippings, and textured elements in warm tones.

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    Gypsy Tinker
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Fantastic!

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    #17

    Photo manipulation showing a hand holding a lollipop with Earth as the candy against a starry night background.

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    TahJia Williams
    TahJia Williams
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    1 year ago

    As an earth dweller, I find this gross.

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    #18

    Medusa photo manipulation collage made from playing cards with detailed snake textures and card faces creating a striking visual effect.

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    Laura Betz
    Laura Betz
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    1 year ago

    As Medusa I find this gross

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    #19

    Classical painting photo manipulation showing a woman clutching multiple Eggo waffle boxes in a surreal scene.

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    Barbara Wilcock
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    1 year ago

    11

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    #20

    Two playing cards side by side with one showing burnt photo manipulation and the other a collage of a queen of diamonds card.

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    LarsLovesLanaForever
    LarsLovesLanaForever
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    1 year ago

    As a card player, I find this gross.

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    #21

    Colorful rooster photo manipulation collage made from layered vintage book pages and text background.

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    EL
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    1 year ago

    What a magnificent c**k

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    #22

    Photo manipulation showing sunglasses positioned on a printed image of a woman's torso creating an optical illusion.

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    Lorie Shewbridge
    Lorie Shewbridge
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    1 year ago

    That's good!

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    #23

    Surreal photo manipulation showing a woman lying on a pillow floating above a lush green mountain landscape.

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    #24

    Photo manipulations showing two women in vintage dresses sitting on a rock at sunset with a scenic outdoor background.

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    #25

    Photo manipulation of a finger with a polished nail blending seamlessly into a cockroach body on a plain surface.

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    Lotekguy
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    Even though I know it shouldn't, this one creeps me out.

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    #26

    Photo manipulation showing a soccer field creatively placed on a grassy mountain slope amidst rocky peaks.

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    wiseass20 wiseass20
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    1 year ago

    Home field advantage?

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    #27

    Detailed photo manipulation of a bird with a long beak and textured feathers in a surreal collage background

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    #28

    Colorful ghost illustration made with playing cards in a creative photo manipulation and collage on an easel.

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    TahJia Williams
    TahJia Williams
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    1 year ago

    Wow! Id hang this is my wall!!

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    #29

    Retro family scene with photo manipulations of a camper van in a refugee camp setting, showcasing creative collages.

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    Lorie Shewbridge
    Lorie Shewbridge
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    1 year ago

    This is disturbing.

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    #30

    Photo manipulation of a woman holding an apple with alternating stripes of the Mona Lisa painting in the background.

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    #31

    Photo manipulation of a person with a classic portrait face holding a katana sword in a yellow martial arts outfit.

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    #32

    Cityscape at night with light trails and a Starry Night inspired photo manipulation collage in the sky above.

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    #33

    Silhouettes of a couple embracing with intricate wallpaper patterns in a creative photo manipulation collage.

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    #34

    Black and white hands holding a pool of water with people swimming, creative photo manipulation and collage artwork.

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    #35

    Photo manipulation of a man with Van Gogh’s face holding a skateboard next to a painted vase of sunflowers on a sidewalk.

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    #36

    Woman resting with a cat on a bed in a photo manipulation featuring social media like icons and a smartphone nearby.

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    #37

    Colorful photo manipulation of a cartoon character with arrows set against bright red palm fruits and green foliage outdoors.

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    #38

    Surreal photo manipulation showing people walking a dog on sand with a giant planet Earth in the background at night.

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    #39

    Classical figures playing a retro video game on old CRT TVs in a creative photo manipulation collage artwork.

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    #40

    Colorful photo manipulation collage in the shape of a deer, featuring various artistic and surreal elements.

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    #41

    Surreal photo manipulation of a turtle underwater blending with snowy mountain landscapes and a soft glowing sky above.

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    #42

    Colorful photo manipulation collage of a cardinal bird made from layered paper and sheet music background.

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    #43

    Surreal photo manipulation of a woman with flowers and ribs replacing her back, set against a soft sky and mountain landscape.

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    #44

    Woman standing on a geometric shape above clouds with rocky mountains and a large moon in surreal photo manipulation collage.

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    #45

    Photo manipulation of Queen of Hearts card with the king’s head cut out, bleeding heart symbols on a white background.

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    #46

    Surreal photo manipulation of a man with cartoon characters flowing from his head in a creative collage design.

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    #47

    Surreal photo manipulation of a distressed woman in vintage dress with a digital error message about motivation found.

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    #48

    Photo manipulation showing white paint pouring from a can blending into a mountain lake landscape with brushes nearby.

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    #49

    Photo manipulation of an astronaut helmet reflecting cosmic space with blooming pink roses on a lunar surface collage.

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    #50

    Photo manipulation of a boy playing golf by a lake with a dog, blending vintage and modern collage elements outdoors.

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    #51

    Vintage man with animals placed in a frosty field showcasing creative photo manipulations and collages art.

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    #52

    Black and white couple photo manipulation with colorful sunset and abstract rain pattern background collage artwork.

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    #53

    Surreal photo manipulation of a vintage girl with a glowing green cracked face and red eyes against a red patterned background.

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    #54

    Vintage female portrait with red and black dripping photo manipulation on a purple striped background collage.

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    #55

    Classical painting mixed with modern photo manipulations showing woman with social media icons on a phone.

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    #56

    Hand holding paper with cartoon lizard against industrial plant background in creative photo manipulation collage.

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    #57

    Hand-drawn photo manipulation of a woman’s hair blending into tangled electric wires above a street scene.

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    #58

    Child in a hooded jacket standing on a deck watching a photo manipulation of a whale flying above the clouds.

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    #59

    Surfer walking on a reflective beach with a large Earth photo manipulation and collage visible in the sky above.

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    #60

    Colorful photo manipulation collage of a human figure filled with diverse artistic elements against a textured blue and gold background.

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    #61

    Colorful photo manipulations and collages featuring a horned figure made from various characters and objects.

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    #62

    Photo manipulation collage of a joker portrait made with playing cards featuring vibrant colors and detailed artwork.

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