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...

Cloud Gazing. A Paper Installation by Brittany Spencer

Brittany Spencer  created this installation with hand-recycled paper. The piece was inspired by the artist's memories of looking at the white, puffy clouds in the sky as a child, and imagining shapes and figures. I invite you to look at this blog post where Brittany...

Paper Installation by Piotr Chizinski

* Piotr Chizinski is the creator of this beautiful paper installation consisting of 756 laser-cut paper houses. The title is: Badlands of Modernity. Images © Piotr Chizinski ↓

Cardboard Sculpture by Nina Lindgren

* Nina Lindgren is an artist based in Stockholm, Sweden. She created this cool cardboard sculpture titled: Floating City. Cardboard is a modest material with lots of expressive possibilities. Don't you feel inspired to do something with it? I invite you to visit...

Paper Installation by Sarah Frost

* I was blown away when I first discovered this paper installation by Sarah Frost. The title is: Arsenal. Sarah is a talented multimedia artist based in St. Louis. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions regionally, and she had her first show in New...

Cardboard Sculptures by Ferry Staverman

* Ferry Staverman is an artist based in the Netherlands. He creates these beautiful paper sculptures and installations from a recycled cardboard material. I invite you to visit the artist's website to see more of his extraordinary work. Images © Ferry Staverman ↓...

Sue Jeong and a Visual Story About How Paper is Made

Today I am excited to share something special made by Sue Jeong, a graphic designer and artist from Seoul, Korea.  Sue created this series of 3-D pieces to illustrate the paper making process. She built the objects by hand, using paper, scissors, and glue. Isn't this...

Paper Art by Christine Kim

* Today I want to introduce you to Christine Kim, a Toronto-based artist who works in illustration, cut paper, and installations. Here you see some of the work that she has done with paper. Aren't these pieces beautiful? You can visit the artist's website to see her...

Paper Kitchen by Angie Garland.

* Angie Garland is a graphic design student from Melbourne, Australia, currently living and studying in Copenhagen. Angie is super talented. I predict that she will have a successful career. Today I want to share this paper project that she did for her 3D illustration...

Remarkable Tissue Paper Sculptures by Maryse Dugois

* Maryse Dugois creates these amazing sculptural forms out of transparent tissue paper with no structure at all. Light plays an important role in these pieces. Seeing them in person must me a sublime experience. I am only staring at them via regular digital magic and...

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Paper Toys by Boogie Hood.

Paper Toys by Boogie Hood.

  Boogie Hood is the name of a brand created by Boogun Chung, a Graphic Designer based in Daegu, Republic of Korea. All the characters created for Boogie Hood have something in common: a hood. I invite you to visit the artist's portfolio and blog to see more...

Beautiful Paper Lamps by Different Artists.

Beautiful Paper Lamps by Different Artists.

Enjoy this collection of lamps designed by artists from all over the world. Aren's they beautiful? Light and paper get along very well. © By Eugenie Jeong ↓ © By Liqui ↓ © By Lenka Bollová ↓ © By Mariel Katafias ↓ © By Liz Connolley ↓ © By YoungLong Jang ↓ © By George...

Cardboard Portraits by 12th Graders.

Cardboard Portraits by 12th Graders.

* Last Saturday our family attended the 2014 student art showcase at the California State University, Los Angeles. Our daughter Natalie has been taking art classes over there, as part of the Gifted/Talented Program that she is part of. Sponsored by LAUSD, his program...

Paper Sculpture by Sonia Poli.

Paper Sculpture by Sonia Poli.

* Sonia Poli is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Lille, France. Today I am excited to share this piece that she created recently. I love the combination of different materials here, being paper the protagonist. Materials used: wooden embroidery frame,...

White Paper Flowers by Wirin Chaowana.

White Paper Flowers by Wirin Chaowana.

  Wirin Chaowana is a paper craft artist and designer based in Bangkok, Thailand. She created these beautiful Thai flowers that I am excited to share with you today. The attention to detail is amazing. Wirin is so talented! I invite you to visit her website,...

Sue Jeong and a Visual Story About How Paper is Made

Sue Jeong and a Visual Story About How Paper is Made

Today I am excited to share something special made by Sue Jeong, a graphic designer and artist from Seoul, Korea.  Sue created this series of 3-D pieces to illustrate the paper making process. She built the objects by hand, using paper, scissors, and glue. Isn't this...

Paper Art by Christine Kim

Paper Art by Christine Kim

* Today I want to introduce you to Christine Kim, a Toronto-based artist who works in illustration, cut paper, and installations. Here you see some of the work that she has done with paper. Aren't these pieces beautiful? You can visit the artist's website to see her...

Beautiful Paper Lamps by Vera van Wolferen.

Beautiful Paper Lamps by Vera van Wolferen.

Vera van Wolferen is a very talented artist and filmmaker from the Netherlands. She is also the creator of these beautiful paper lamps. As you can see, Vera has an amazing eye for detail and a great imagination. Aren't these lamps beautiful and clever? I invite you to...

Paper Kitchen by Angie Garland.

Paper Kitchen by Angie Garland.

* Angie Garland is a graphic design student from Melbourne, Australia, currently living and studying in Copenhagen. Angie is super talented. I predict that she will have a successful career. Today I want to share this paper project that she did for her 3D illustration...

Printable Paper Products from Sky Goodies.

Printable Paper Products from Sky Goodies.

  I love these printable products by Sky Goodies, a shop run by a talented team of designers based in Bombai, India. The director of the team is Misha Gurnanee Gudibanda. They design each item with lots of care and attention to detail. You can purchase and...

Woven Paper by PaperMatrix.

Woven Paper by PaperMatrix.

  PaperMatrix is a wonderful blog run by Lene and Anna Schepper. They are based  in Copenhagen, Denmark. Through PaperMatrix, Lene and Anna share their passion for  the Danish tradition of woven paper ornaments. Here you can see some of the beautiful pieces that...

Jonathan Shackleton’s Paper Project for Fedrigoni.

Jonathan Shackleton’s Paper Project for Fedrigoni.

  I love this clever project by Jonathan Shackleton, a Freelance Designer based in Leeds, UK.  In 2012 Jonathan designed a campaign to promote Fedrigoni's papers. Fedrigoni is a large manufacturer of fine papers in Italy. Here you see some beautiful samples of...

Unique Paper Baskets by Dorothy McGuinness.

Unique Paper Baskets by Dorothy McGuinness.

* I was blown away when I found Dorothy McGuinness' work. She creates these beautiful sculptures out of watercolor paper painted with acrylic paint, and waxed linen. Photography © Dorothy McGuinness ↓ Her incredible journey started when she took a basket making class...

Paper Birds by Diana Beltran Herrera.

Paper Birds by Diana Beltran Herrera.

  Diana Beltran Herrera is a super talented artist born in Colombia. At only 27 years of age, she has a solid body of work with paper as her primary medium.  Diana studied Design at the Jorge Tadeo Lozano University in Bogota, Colombia where she graduated in...

Paper Art by Janaki Lele.

Paper Art by Janaki Lele.

* Today I am excited to introduce you to Janaki Lele, an Indian born, Sydney based Paper Artist. An architect by training, Janaki traded in her architectural career for an adventurous one in paper art. Her work is usually a celebration of the world that we live in...

Paper Vignettes. A Project in Progress.

Paper Vignettes. A Project in Progress.

* Here is some study of flowers that I did for a book that I am illustrating for Chronicle Books. It is a novel for young readers. I will share more details later. My job is to design the cover and 17 vignettes for the chapter openers. I put lots of love into each of...

Latest Work by Gunjan Aylawadi.

Latest Work by Gunjan Aylawadi.

  I have blogged about Gunjan Aylawadi before, but I am always looking forward to seeing her  latest work. The first four pictures are from a large paper mosaic installation that was recently exhibited at the He Made She Made gallery, in Darlinghurst, Sydney....

Cording and Weaving with Paper.

"Watch the process of cording and weaving hanji (Korean handmade paper) by a master weaver, Na Seo Hwan. He is a 3rd-generation master who learned from his father, who learned from his grandfather. He has also developed a...

Clipped Wings Giveaway!

Clipped Wings Giveaway!

* UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is Goldie Goldbloom. Congratulations, Goldie! Artist Emmanuel Jose created Clipped Wings, a bird-themed deck of cards cut entirely by hand. The Clipped Wings deck is now available to order for $11 through his Kickstarter campaign....

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