Kothekar’s creations are unique thanks to the complex patterns he employs in his paper art. After carving a silhouette of a subject from a sheet of paper, he proceeds to decorate the artwork with countless cuts, lines, and gaps, giving it a lace-like effect.

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Kothekar got the idea for his unique paper art while experimenting with graffiti stencils. He decided to invert the original design, and his first paper artwork was born.

“The process of inverting the design and carving it from a single piece of paper is fascinating, as the final product is a mystery until the very end,” Kothekar shared in a recent interview.

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Paper art was originally just a hobby for Kothekar, but it didn’t take long before he started viewing it as a profession. He now has an Etsy shop on which he sells his works while also enjoying a large social media following.

“My beautiful artworks are based on everyday aspects of life. If it is challenging, it motivates me,” the artist explains.

Check out more of his works below.

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Born in Hungary and based in London, Szabo studied Visual Communication at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. That’s where she first showed interest in the graphic side of design, studying 3D animation, virtual reality, and multimedia. It was only after making her first paper sculpture that she realized her true calling in life: paper art.

Now a full-time paper artist, her work includes papercraft, animation, set and prop design, and art direction—all of which revolve around her fascination with paper: “My home is full of paper creations, every available space is occupied by something made of paper,” admitted Szabo in an interview with Arctic Paper.

Szabo explains that when starting a new project, she usually comes up with a number of ideas and makes some rough sketches. She then selects her favorite idea and further researches it until she has a final image formed in her head. According to Szabo, she usually prefers ideas that have some kind of twist in them, ones that catch the viewer’s attention and draws them in. The work itself includes a healthy amount of cutting and layering until an image finally emerges.

According to Szabo, the biggest reward is seeing people’s reactions to her work: “To see the sparkle in their eyes when they realize that my work is entirely made of paper, a material they are very familiar with,” she says.

Scroll down to see some highlights from her feed.

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But oddly enough, Houdé-Diebolt didn’t start out as a paper artist. A textile designer by training, she graduated from the École Supérieure d’Arts Appliqués Duperré in 2007. “Colors, patterns, and materials are a real passion to me,” she explained in an interview with Strictly Paper. “It always has been this way. I also learned the Traditional Chinese paper technique in a design institute in China.”

“When I decided to become a freelancer, I started by creating textile patterns for a few brands,” she further relayed. “But I won’t fit my need. I needed to crafted things. To manipulate and touch materials and colors. That’s how I came to paper.”

With a passion for color and texture, inspiration comes easy to Houdé-Diebolt. “Everything around me can be transformed into inspiration,” she says. “Cooking, architecture, nature… I always try to take a lot of photos of things that I see everyday, keeping them in my Personal Inspiration Booklet. And of course, traveling is a huge inspirational source.”

Take a look at some of her original creations in the gallery below.

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Her creations, which attracted almost 125k followers on Instagram, include intricate paper food pieces and plants. But naturally, her journey to becoming a paper artist included some stops along the way. After studying architecture in Venezuela at the UCV, she moved to Barcelona, where she tried to continue her studies at the UPC. But after three years of struggle, Bujana decided to drop out in 2008 and focus on what she does best: paper art and design.

“I feel like what I do is sculpt paper,” she notes, “I wouldn’t describe it as typical paper crafting which is usually a little more geometric, I guess… I think my approach to paper is more organic.” According to Bujana, her work is very much influenced by her background in architecture, as well as her love of nature and it’s intricate patterns.

“I think architecture has influenced everything I do” she admits. “I feel like I apply in some way everything I learned, everything from color, composition and model making, to structure, architecture taught me to see the world differently (I love it so much) and I feel it’s always present in what I do.”

Take a look at some of her work in the gallery below.

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“When we talk about traditional paper cutting art, the works are two-dimensional and depthless,” explained Fukuda in an interview with X-Ray Magazine. “However, I would like to express depth and a three-dimensional feeling with my paper cutting art. Therefore, I make large works, carefully using the contrast of the thickness and thinness of the line.”

Her work includes realistic renditions of animals, with a special focus on marine life and underwater creatures, but there are also some floral patterns and portraits every once in a while. “To make one artwork, I combine white paper, artistic skill, cutting techniques with a three-dimensional feeling on one piece of paper,” she says. “There might be a painter who has exceptional painting skills, or a paper cutting artist with excellent cutting skills, but I think that no one has the talents of both. An artist who can produce a three-dimensional feeling with one piece of paper is considered unusual.”

“The way to make a basic paper cutting is to first draw a sketch on thin paper, put it on top of a black sheet of paper, which will become the final work, and then cut the two pieces together,” she explains her creative process. She stresses the sketch is the most important part of the process. “My work is either good or bad based on the sketch and its completeness,” says Fukuda. “A very important part of the process in creating the sketch is calculating the overall balance while considering the reversal, left to right.”

Prepare to be amazed.

The post Masayo Fukuda’s Paper Art Feels Almost Three-Dimensional appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

According to Wood, her process was learned from trial and error. “I didn’t look at any tutorials, I made it up my way — how I saw things,” she shared in an interview with Lia Griffith. Having studied fine art at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and with years of experience in the development of transforming materials into objects, her paper flowers relied on this same creative vocabulary. “My background is in a variety of mediums such as mixed media sculpture, wood carving, embroidery, and painting,” she noted.

According to her website, she came to nature as a subject because it is universal. “We pause to look at a flower, pick up a feather, touch a leaf, or comment to a companion about a particular specimen,” she reflects. “Nature’s beauty is fleeting and ever changing in its magnificence. My work speaks to the notion that everything is temporary.”

For inspiration, she looks at botanical identification guides and photographs, her aim being: to capture the variety and essence of the real but with the outcome being a heightened reality where the viewers stop to take a second glance. “The world of plants is huge, so I try to stay away from trends and follow my own path,” says Wood.

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Her early creative freedom, one would argue, would foresee her later career choice. After studying illustration at Kingston University, Chancellor went on to study at the Royal Drawing School where she started making customized paper artworks for friends and family. This practice has been continuously refined, over the past seven years, with both her private and commercial clients.

With clients that include brands like Nike, Adidas, and YouTube, people are clearly taking note. Chancellor also runs papercutting workshops for brands, events, and festivals which included Latitude Festival and Bestival. According to her estimations, she has taught hundreds of people at venues such as The Royal Academy of Art, The V&A Museum, and The Southbank Centre.

But at the heart of her creation is a blank piece of paper. “I love that it’s a cheap everyday object that people often disregard,” she says. “Paper is such a familiar thing to us, something that we’d probably just chuck in the bin. I enjoy that I can elevate it and turn it into something really beautiful.”

Take a look at some of her beautiful creations.

The post The Art of Elevating Paper: Poppy Chancellor’s Papercut Illustrations appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Bright was originally trained in illustration, fine art, and graphic design. Relying on her varied artistic background, her quilling techniques are used to recreate pop culture icons and typography art. Each piece is made from paper with different weights and stocks often used in combination. Every strip of paper is first cut to fit, curled and twisted individually by hand, and carefully assembled into intricate shapes.

Adding a modern twist to the traditional craft, she says: “I feel a piece is successful when I achieve this, which requires a lot of restraint. I try to maintain the right level of stylistic simplicity while still creating visual interest through color, pattern, and shadows.”

Her Instagram page will serve as a colorful addition to your feed.

The post Alia Bright Twists and Curls Paper With Exciting Results appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Which makes sense, judging by the fact that her work is inspired by the many places she hasn’t yet visited. “There are so many places in the world where I’d love to go, many of which I have taken inspiration from,” she told Strictly Paper. “One of those places is the Galápagos Islands! It’s the number one treasure trove of unique weird and wonderful creatures and plant life. It would be fascinating to follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and discover some of the worlds most unique wildlife for myself.”

Designing, cutting, and handcrafting all of her creations, Pierpoint is a master of observation and admits to taking immense pleasure from observing the world around her, in all its glory. Her paper sculptures are used both commercially and artistically, for a variety of different purposes ranging from advertising campaigns and set design to packaging and window displays. 

Whatever the case is, the finished product is always a thing of beauty. Take a look for yourself.

The post Artist Creates Fanciful Worlds Out of Paper appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Known for her “paper couture,” Hansen makes ginormous paper flowers, using 50 to 60 layers of papers for each of her creations. Each of her elaborate pieces is made by hand and carefully crafted using scissors.

Since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1995, she has designed for huge brands like Levi Strauss and Georg Jensen. In addition to her work with industrial products, she makes spectacular hand cut accessories that have been adorned by Björk and Steven Tyler among others.

Check out some of her eye-popping work in the gallery below.

The post Artist Makes the Most Incredible Paper Flowers appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Kothekar’s creations are unique thanks to the complex patterns he employs in his paper art. After carving a silhouette of a subject from a sheet of paper, he proceeds to decorate the artwork with countless cuts, lines, and gaps, giving it a lace-like effect.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Parth Kothekar (@parthkothekar)

Kothekar got the idea for his unique paper art while experimenting with graffiti stencils. He decided to invert the original design, and his first paper artwork was born.

“The process of inverting the design and carving it from a single piece of paper is fascinating, as the final product is a mystery until the very end,” Kothekar shared in a recent interview.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Parth Kothekar (@parthkothekar)

Paper art was originally just a hobby for Kothekar, but it didn’t take long before he started viewing it as a profession. He now has an Etsy shop on which he sells his works while also enjoying a large social media following.

“My beautiful artworks are based on everyday aspects of life. If it is challenging, it motivates me,” the artist explains.

Check out more of his works below.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Parth Kothekar (@parthkothekar)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Parth Kothekar (@parthkothekar)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Parth Kothekar (@parthkothekar)

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Parth Kothekar (@parthkothekar)

The post Indian Artist Creates Intricate Paper Birds and Insects appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Born in Hungary and based in London, Szabo studied Visual Communication at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. That’s where she first showed interest in the graphic side of design, studying 3D animation, virtual reality, and multimedia. It was only after making her first paper sculpture that she realized her true calling in life: paper art.

Now a full-time paper artist, her work includes papercraft, animation, set and prop design, and art direction—all of which revolve around her fascination with paper: “My home is full of paper creations, every available space is occupied by something made of paper,” admitted Szabo in an interview with Arctic Paper.

Szabo explains that when starting a new project, she usually comes up with a number of ideas and makes some rough sketches. She then selects her favorite idea and further researches it until she has a final image formed in her head. According to Szabo, she usually prefers ideas that have some kind of twist in them, ones that catch the viewer’s attention and draws them in. The work itself includes a healthy amount of cutting and layering until an image finally emerges.

According to Szabo, the biggest reward is seeing people’s reactions to her work: “To see the sparkle in their eyes when they realize that my work is entirely made of paper, a material they are very familiar with,” she says.

Scroll down to see some highlights from her feed.

The post The Magnificent Paper Art of Julianna Szabo appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

But oddly enough, Houdé-Diebolt didn’t start out as a paper artist. A textile designer by training, she graduated from the École Supérieure d’Arts Appliqués Duperré in 2007. “Colors, patterns, and materials are a real passion to me,” she explained in an interview with Strictly Paper. “It always has been this way. I also learned the Traditional Chinese paper technique in a design institute in China.”

“When I decided to become a freelancer, I started by creating textile patterns for a few brands,” she further relayed. “But I won’t fit my need. I needed to crafted things. To manipulate and touch materials and colors. That’s how I came to paper.”

With a passion for color and texture, inspiration comes easy to Houdé-Diebolt. “Everything around me can be transformed into inspiration,” she says. “Cooking, architecture, nature… I always try to take a lot of photos of things that I see everyday, keeping them in my Personal Inspiration Booklet. And of course, traveling is a huge inspirational source.”

Take a look at some of her original creations in the gallery below.

The post Aline Houdé-Diebolt’s Paper Props are Simply Delightful appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Her creations, which attracted almost 125k followers on Instagram, include intricate paper food pieces and plants. But naturally, her journey to becoming a paper artist included some stops along the way. After studying architecture in Venezuela at the UCV, she moved to Barcelona, where she tried to continue her studies at the UPC. But after three years of struggle, Bujana decided to drop out in 2008 and focus on what she does best: paper art and design.

“I feel like what I do is sculpt paper,” she notes, “I wouldn’t describe it as typical paper crafting which is usually a little more geometric, I guess… I think my approach to paper is more organic.” According to Bujana, her work is very much influenced by her background in architecture, as well as her love of nature and it’s intricate patterns.

“I think architecture has influenced everything I do” she admits. “I feel like I apply in some way everything I learned, everything from color, composition and model making, to structure, architecture taught me to see the world differently (I love it so much) and I feel it’s always present in what I do.”

Take a look at some of her work in the gallery below.

The post This Paper Artist Relies on Her Background in Architecture appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

“When we talk about traditional paper cutting art, the works are two-dimensional and depthless,” explained Fukuda in an interview with X-Ray Magazine. “However, I would like to express depth and a three-dimensional feeling with my paper cutting art. Therefore, I make large works, carefully using the contrast of the thickness and thinness of the line.”

Her work includes realistic renditions of animals, with a special focus on marine life and underwater creatures, but there are also some floral patterns and portraits every once in a while. “To make one artwork, I combine white paper, artistic skill, cutting techniques with a three-dimensional feeling on one piece of paper,” she says. “There might be a painter who has exceptional painting skills, or a paper cutting artist with excellent cutting skills, but I think that no one has the talents of both. An artist who can produce a three-dimensional feeling with one piece of paper is considered unusual.”

“The way to make a basic paper cutting is to first draw a sketch on thin paper, put it on top of a black sheet of paper, which will become the final work, and then cut the two pieces together,” she explains her creative process. She stresses the sketch is the most important part of the process. “My work is either good or bad based on the sketch and its completeness,” says Fukuda. “A very important part of the process in creating the sketch is calculating the overall balance while considering the reversal, left to right.”

Prepare to be amazed.

The post Masayo Fukuda’s Paper Art Feels Almost Three-Dimensional appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

According to Wood, her process was learned from trial and error. “I didn’t look at any tutorials, I made it up my way — how I saw things,” she shared in an interview with Lia Griffith. Having studied fine art at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and with years of experience in the development of transforming materials into objects, her paper flowers relied on this same creative vocabulary. “My background is in a variety of mediums such as mixed media sculpture, wood carving, embroidery, and painting,” she noted.

According to her website, she came to nature as a subject because it is universal. “We pause to look at a flower, pick up a feather, touch a leaf, or comment to a companion about a particular specimen,” she reflects. “Nature’s beauty is fleeting and ever changing in its magnificence. My work speaks to the notion that everything is temporary.”

For inspiration, she looks at botanical identification guides and photographs, her aim being: to capture the variety and essence of the real but with the outcome being a heightened reality where the viewers stop to take a second glance. “The world of plants is huge, so I try to stay away from trends and follow my own path,” says Wood.

The post Paper Artist Captures the Fleeting Beauty in Nature appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Her early creative freedom, one would argue, would foresee her later career choice. After studying illustration at Kingston University, Chancellor went on to study at the Royal Drawing School where she started making customized paper artworks for friends and family. This practice has been continuously refined, over the past seven years, with both her private and commercial clients.

With clients that include brands like Nike, Adidas, and YouTube, people are clearly taking note. Chancellor also runs papercutting workshops for brands, events, and festivals which included Latitude Festival and Bestival. According to her estimations, she has taught hundreds of people at venues such as The Royal Academy of Art, The V&A Museum, and The Southbank Centre.

But at the heart of her creation is a blank piece of paper. “I love that it’s a cheap everyday object that people often disregard,” she says. “Paper is such a familiar thing to us, something that we’d probably just chuck in the bin. I enjoy that I can elevate it and turn it into something really beautiful.”

Take a look at some of her beautiful creations.

The post The Art of Elevating Paper: Poppy Chancellor’s Papercut Illustrations appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Bright was originally trained in illustration, fine art, and graphic design. Relying on her varied artistic background, her quilling techniques are used to recreate pop culture icons and typography art. Each piece is made from paper with different weights and stocks often used in combination. Every strip of paper is first cut to fit, curled and twisted individually by hand, and carefully assembled into intricate shapes.

Adding a modern twist to the traditional craft, she says: “I feel a piece is successful when I achieve this, which requires a lot of restraint. I try to maintain the right level of stylistic simplicity while still creating visual interest through color, pattern, and shadows.”

Her Instagram page will serve as a colorful addition to your feed.

The post Alia Bright Twists and Curls Paper With Exciting Results appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Which makes sense, judging by the fact that her work is inspired by the many places she hasn’t yet visited. “There are so many places in the world where I’d love to go, many of which I have taken inspiration from,” she told Strictly Paper. “One of those places is the Galápagos Islands! It’s the number one treasure trove of unique weird and wonderful creatures and plant life. It would be fascinating to follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and discover some of the worlds most unique wildlife for myself.”

Designing, cutting, and handcrafting all of her creations, Pierpoint is a master of observation and admits to taking immense pleasure from observing the world around her, in all its glory. Her paper sculptures are used both commercially and artistically, for a variety of different purposes ranging from advertising campaigns and set design to packaging and window displays. 

Whatever the case is, the finished product is always a thing of beauty. Take a look for yourself.

The post Artist Creates Fanciful Worlds Out of Paper appeared first on Wallpaper Data.

Known for her “paper couture,” Hansen makes ginormous paper flowers, using 50 to 60 layers of papers for each of her creations. Each of her elaborate pieces is made by hand and carefully crafted using scissors.

Since graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1995, she has designed for huge brands like Levi Strauss and Georg Jensen. In addition to her work with industrial products, she makes spectacular hand cut accessories that have been adorned by Björk and Steven Tyler among others.

Check out some of her eye-popping work in the gallery below.

The post Artist Makes the Most Incredible Paper Flowers appeared first on Wallpaper Data.