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I wanted to share with you my current freestyle collage. My theme entails my own personal perspective during my lifetime of observing society and how their views are influenced and determined. My style of collage is a Freestyle in which I wasn't required to utilize any contest photo in my design. However, if you'd like to join in the current contest round, visit: [Let's Make a Collage - A Contest for All Creatives on Hive - Round 248 - ✨31 HIVE in the Prize Pool!](https://peakd.com/hive-174695/@lmac/lets-make-a-collage-a-contest-for-all-creatives-on-hive-round-248-31-hive-in-the-prize-pool). ![262866.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm4NkSDENoFbtBM.png) How do you see the world and events unfolding before your eyes? Do you engage with the current atmosphere to learn more while studying both sides of an issue? Do you believe what others tell you and how you should proceed? Or, do you just sit idle and wait for issues to resolve themselves, then think, c'est la vie! I call this going along to get along. No harm, no foul. I love to see young adults engaged in all aspects of their lives. That way, they can understand at an early age what makes the world operate and how. This is only my opinion as I see how the world turns today. Individuals might fall into the following categories: **Backward looking** and therefore non-innovative thinking. A negative approach perhaps that follows those who deviate from the norm and present ideas and philosophy not of a reasonable man. In a desire to prevent those individuals from free speech and thought, they may use demagoguing tactics meant to suppress others thoughts and actions. Even more harmful are those who intentionally sway support by fearmongering playing upon biases. **Middle passage** with calm thoughts enabling individuals to take in both sides of an issue when weight in, often assessing situations taking into account the positive and negative aspects. Often, choices are limited, so one has to proceed with the best intentions, hoping for the best outcome with the information presented at the time. **Forward thinking** where views are totally progressive, full steam ahead. Often discarding negativity and agreeable with all advancements that benefit society as a whole. Sometimes a target for others who can't grasp the concept of inclusion, tolerance, and acceptance. Then those young adults can take the information and decide for themselves which one of the three categories they desire to operate from. ![262866.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm4NkSDENoFbtBM.png) In preparing my theme, I wanted to show different individual aspects of thinking and how people absorb information. I included an #LIL asset that resembled an exposed brain. I felt it perfect for my theme since the cells appear to be hiding. I placed people at three different parts of the brain. ![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) Below are the steps and images I included to complete my theme in which I utilized Canva to blend the different type images. Below are my steps in which I began with a blank, white canvas, then added layers of elements, removing backgrounds, resizing, detaching elements from their backgrounds, duplicating, colorizing, and repositioning items as needed incorporating the tools at my disposal in my Annual Pro Membership Subscription. ||||||| |-|-|-|-|-|-| |![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/EqdDF3yR72o76SynfFckE2KZFwshXBYVFxEwemQsT2chqYhV8rsWagueVNxYC7knyu5.png)|![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/48ViHhz631FQ7tFjWwkq6Y39o8XyCb9stBTeYR4HBd7kEKpCg2G3D1Mc6RLeMgKTUW.png)|![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23uFTyarkK5b6WcZwMFRhsADLttktNBTxgYY1sHQNefSJtbN8V3qjb64ME5sVAoydbYnN.png)|![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/EoeGKAiTLuhyb5jfbXYD3EatjTBcYSUR1PyhsfC6NZCqaQEadDPnHSihcH7TXk3oqyH.png)|![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/AJhTRNs8ytHhkymCf5Ak7oBctWgHAdSp2fFCVy6A42fjygd7jxrNVrhX1mhSguB.jpg)|![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23vsUxvGLxTnMjqaeRSEeixem5TTnmKfmBZBLxHCq5ZtY9THNuxpsKoyc9ojq7viPSKy5.png)|![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23uQy1YdyiaXVeV6kTFbNuGtF6i9bY1vWrxYnyX6271DqtqceyZ5oX9TuvuYXUuetN44q.png)| ***

|**Item**|**Contributor**|**Source**| |-|-|-| LMAC-Round 248 Contest Image|Contributed to #LIL by @agmoore|[Link](http://lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/10164)| |Brains exposed|Contributed to #LIL by @seckorama|[Link](https://lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/17161)| |Man with hands up|Contributed to #LIL by @alex2alex|[Link](https://lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/12319)| |Surrealistic Man's Mounted Head|Pixabay|[Link](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/male-surrealism-fantasy-surreal-8340311/)| |Arabesque weave|Pixabay|[Link](https://pixabay.com/photos/abstract-arabesque-arabic-art-4752872/)| |Abstract-Black strings on yellow background|Pixabay|[Link](https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/textura-arte-obra-de-arte-pintura-6029288/)| |Abstract-Purple Curve Texture|Pixabay|[Link](https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/textura-arte-obra-de-arte-pintura-6029337/)| |Red Flowers|Contributed to #LIL by @drydia|[Link](https://lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/14744)| |Monster Eye|Contributed to #LIL by @eve66|[Link](https://lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/7775)| |Pure Fractal titled "Devil Fire"|@justclickindiva|[Link](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23vhsiJ5EF57wELS23DNbgH6qUotyrWLkcaWBqC1jNjbhxokkdHEXzbUCitj58DRK2U4d.png)| |Orbiting planets|Pixabay|[Link](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/universe-planet-moon-sky-10221823/)| |People sitting on beach|Pixabay|[Link](https://pixabay.com/photos/people-kids-backpack-beach-sand-2616695/)| ![262866.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm4NkSDENoFbtBM.png) Below is my completed collage: ![LMAC-FreeStyle-No158-SuppressingThoughtsAndOtherMatters.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/48PTja1nkRcMg7Z4M3RBMznp3bvoWPhfERGGQH5QE4tZkw9WYQVufBJnHYpMCdDCKK.jpg) ![262866.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm4NkSDENoFbtBM.png) Thanks for your visit. I appreciate it. I hope you like my freestyle collage theme. ![262866.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm4NkSDENoFbtBM.png)

### **CONTEST RULES** ##### **IMPORTANT NOTICE:** It is imperative that you read the post [*LMAC School - Public Domain Picture sources (Free Materials for creating collages)*](https://peakd.com/hive-174695/@quantumg/lmac-school-public-domain-picture-sources-free-materials-for-creating-collages) by @quantumg, which discusses public domain issues. The post offers valuable information on images for commercial use. Links are included to sources that offer public domain images and other images that are free for commercial uses. Using public domain pictures and free pictures for commercial use are requirements for all collages that are submitted as entries in the LMAC contest and the LMAC Image Library (LIL). |**What is Let's Make a Collage?**|It is a photography and collage contest where entries can be submitted.| |----|----| |**Who created the contest?**|@quantumg is the contest owner.| |**What type of contest is it?**|This Contest utilizes a single photo provided by the contest owner as the basis for you to create your own photo collages by adding to the photo provided.| |**What are the rules?**|1. Use as your starting point for your collage the photography provided by the contest owner. It is located on the contest owner's post for free use without any copyright protection. ||2. Entries are required to be posted to the LMAC community and must contain a link to the contest post. ||3. **Entries need to set the LMAC account **(@lmac)** as 20% beneficiary to be eligible for the dynamic component of the prize pool.**; ||4. **Extra support with the LMAC trail to all collages where LIL assets have been included AND the respective LIL-contributors set as 2% beneficiaries;** ||5. By submitting your contribution you agree that your artwork remains public domain and that it can be copied, modified and distributed, even for commercial purposes, without requiring further permission. ||6. Any graphical element that is added to the photography either needs to be your own original work (e.g. own artwork or photography) OR needs to derive from sites whitelisted by LMAC. ||7. **IMPORTANT:** Indicate the source of all materials used in your accompanying post. Otherwise your entry can NOT be put up for the final vote. ||8. All sort of editing, modification and/or manipulation is allowed as long as no copyright is affected. |**What do you win?**|Prizes listed on the contest owner's post. ![262866.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23swXV8TTdSfCAMefZgEG2MHmtqq9ibT4QeFL1viVbJRuMz1ESKLDzDm4NkSDENoFbtBM.png) *Good luck everyone with whatever your endeavors.*

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Let's Make a Collage

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@justclickindiva

Suppressing Thoughts and Other Matters | LMAC FreeStyle Collage No. 158