by Elsa Mora | Jan 1, 2018
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 without any...
by Elsa Mora | Feb 21, 2017
↑ ©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...
by Elsa Mora | Mar 26, 2016
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...
by Elsa Mora | Sep 19, 2014
* 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...
by Elsa Mora | Mar 28, 2014
* One of the exciting projects that I am working on this year is a group exhibition that will take place at the RAM (Racine Art Museum), in Wisconsin. The name of the show is: Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Contemporary Art. I want to thank Lena Vigna,...
by Elsa Mora | Dec 8, 2013
The opening night of About Paper was wonderful. Above is a photo of the gallery from the front. A photo from the back would reveal an alley with different parking spaces and a couple of miniature lakes, or to be more specific, some holes filled with...
by Elsa Mora | Dec 7, 2013
* Today is the day! Couturier Gallery opens its doors for the opening of About Paper, a group show with eleven artists working with this material. I am one of them. Below are detailed photos of one of my pieces from the show. I hope that you can make it if you are in...
by Elsa Mora | Dec 5, 2013
* UPDATE: The winner of the giveaway is Ivonne! Congratulations and thanks to everyone for participating! Oren Loloi is a paper-cutter based in Israel. He used to be a commercial artist in New York City. I love the story of how he became a paper-cutter. Oren...
by Elsa Mora | Nov 18, 2013
I created this Frida Kahlo doll pattern for my shop and I’m so excited! I hope that you enjoy it. She can be framed or displayed as a doll, just like in the picture below. If you feel inclined to make your own for framing, then the metal brads are not necessary....
by Elsa Mora | Nov 15, 2013
* Please, save the date if you are going to be in Los Angeles, CA, on December 7th! Couturier Gallery will be presenting About Paper. This is an exhibition with eleven artists that work with paper, including me. Here is the press release for more details. * Below...
by Elsa Mora | Nov 7, 2013
I was thrilled when Dean Blackwood from Revenant Records invited me to be part of an extraordinary project this year. Revenant is a Grammy-winning record label based in Austin, Texas, formed in 1996 by John Fahey and Dean Blackwood. One of Revenant’s...
by Elsa Mora | Nov 4, 2013
* Dear friend and paper lover, It is with great excitement that I open the doors of All About Papercutting for you today. I put my heart into creating this place and I hope that it becomes one of your favorite sources of inspiration. Thanks for joining me in this...
by Elsa Mora | Jul 18, 2012
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