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The Art of the Fold. A New Book for Paper Lovers, Book Artists, and Creatives Interested in Structures
Friends, Today I'm excited to announce that The Art of the Fold by Hedi Kyle and Ulla Warchol is already available for pre-order! You can purchase it wherever books are sold and at: www.laurenceking.com www.indiebound.org and other independent bookstores Book Arts...
AMATERAS Announces its Annual Mini Paper Art Exhibition/Competition
After seven successful editions featuring paper artists from more than 24 countries, AMATERAS Foundation has announced this year’s exhibition/competition. The event will include small-format paper art in 2D and 3D created by artists from all over the world...
Deep Cuts: Contemporary Paper Cutting
↑ ©Mark Wagner, Very Expensive Push Broom, 2008, edition of 9, cut currency and cherry wood, 61 x 16 x 6 in., private collection, New York. ↑ ©Jane South, Untitled (NY Yellow), 2009, hand-cut paper, ink, acrylic and basswood, 46 x 60 x 22 inches. ↑ ©Lisa Nilsson, Male...
Canson. A Great Quality Paper for Papercutting.
One of the questions that I get asked most frequently is: What type of paper do you recommend for papercutting? As a general rule I recommend any paper that is ph neutral or acid-free, both terms mean the same thing. That is to make sure that your artwork has a long...
My New Holiday Card for the MoMA is now Available!
♥ ♥ Available here. The box includes 8 cards and 8 envelopes. Card size: 5" x 7" ♥ Dear friend, I'm so excited to share my latest holiday card with you. I designed it specially for the Museum of Modern Art. You can see the first one on this post....
2016 Triennial International Cut Paper Competition in Minobu, Japan
Dear paper cutters of the world, * The Kirie no Mori Cut Paper Art Museum has announced its second International cut paper competition and art show. With the success of 2013’s 342 entries and 200 finalists selected for exhibition, they are excited to once again invite...
New Papercuts.
Come to my Papercutting Workshop in April of 2016!
When: April 16 and 17, 2016 Where: In the USA. Philadelphia, PA. At the URBN Corporate Campus* *(Home of the URBN brands of Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters.) [button...
New Paper Animation by Wolfgang Matzl.
Hello! Today I'm excited to share a new short and mysterious animation by Wolfgang Matzl. It's done with paper cut-outs, combined with objects such as a metal can, wire, and a hook. This animation is called Fisher’s Fritz and is a fictitious commercial. Fisher’s Fritz...
Paper Robots. 20 Easy-to-Make Robots. A Fun Book.
* Today I'm excited to share a fun book by PAPERMADE™ with you. Paper Robots. 20 Easy-to-Make Robots. My original idea was to save our copy for the Winter break, so we could build 4 or 5 robots a day with the kids, but they couldn't wait. We ended up...
DIY Laminated Paper Necklaces. Free Patterns for You.
Here is a gift that I created for you: Paper necklaces laminated with plastic. You can find the instructions below. These would make fun gifts, but you can also make them with your students as an art class project. I'm thinking that these would also be nice to sell at...
Paper Stop Animation by Wolfgang Matzl.
* ALERT. Moderate horror. In this short movie, Wolfgang Matzl used paper cut-outs to bring an old school-book and its illustrations to life. He did a wonderful job. It amazes me how expressive paper can be as a medium. I invite you to visit the artist's website here....
Lorraine Bubar’s Upcoming Exhibition.
* I'm excited to announce that Lorraine Bubar will be showing her latest work at Tag Gallery in Santa Monica, CA. This group of papercuts was inspired by her Artist-in-Residency in Denali National Park this summer. The opening reception will take place on Saturday,...
Michael Velliquette’s Upcoming show.
* If you live in Houston, don't miss Serpent Worship on Friday, Nov. 14. Serpent Worship is a new series of dimensional cut paper constructions by the artist Michael Velliquette. His distinctive works are densely layered, detailed arrangements of cut out shapes from...
Latest Work by Gunjan Aylawadi.
* Today I am excited to share Gunjan Aylawadi's latest paper adventures. She has developed and mastered a clever technique that consist on rolling strips of paper to form shapes similar to curls. She then carefully arranges these curls in beautiful patterns. The...
Greeting Cards That Fold Into Wearable Paper Rings.
* Today I am excited to introduce you to Christiane and Oliver Hampel's adventures in paper. Christiane and Oliver were born in Germany. They are artists and award winning jewelers who believe that a card of three dimensional expressions can say more than words alone...
I Designed a Christmas Card for the MoMA.
* Available here. The box includes 8 cards and 8 envelopes. Card size: 6.25" x 4.5" Dear friend, Today I am excited to share this Christmas card that I specially designed for the Museum of Modern Art. When Karen Hernandez from the museum got in touch with me about...
Paper Art by María Olivares Alfaro.
* I love this series of paper pieces by María Olivares Alfaro. They are so delicate and clever and beautiful. María is a super talented Mexican artist based in Berlin, Germany. I invite you to visit her website and Flickr portfolio to see more of her art. Images ©...
Paper Art from Art We Heart.
* Today I am excited to share Art We Heart with you. Art We Heart is an experimental project by artist Sharon Ann Lee. A place where she shares her art, as well as the work of her artist friends. The shop currently features 3 different collections. One of them is...
Paper Guillotine by Mandy Smith and Hal Kirkland
* What began as a simple catch up in an Amsterdam bar didn’t take long to manifest into the 3.8-meter behemoth it is today. Paper Cuts, a collaboration between artists Mandy Smith and Hal Kirkland, is an interactive sculpture that invites people to experience the...
