Paper Cuts

My awesome sister, Carole, who is always up for an adventure signed us up for a paper cutting event at her public library. Now you may think that's not much of an adventure, but when you hear that this event was for graphic designers from the Mobile area and that we were the only two nongraphic nondesigners who attended, well, then you understand why it was adventure!!

You see, everyone loves Carole - neighbors, church friends, hospital coworkers, everybody!!! She is so well liked that she gets invited to random stuff like graphic designer club workshops, but the best part is she goes!!! And this time I got to go too!

The workshop was conducted by Suzanne Sarver, the author and illustrator of the book Birdie. The book's picture is at the top of this post. Her illustrations were made of 3d paper cuttings, and they were just so cool! 

She had assembled the basic tools we needed for our first foray into this art form, and after a power point that gave step-by-step instructions, everyone got busy. Paper cutters use Exacto knives rather than scissors. This almost drove me mad! The pictures are built from the background up to the foreground, and a 3d effect is created by using foam tape between layers. 

By the end of the afternoon, we had each completed a project.

Carole, a pathologist/cytologist, recreated cancer cells as they look under the microscope. My photo does not do the 3d effect justice.

I made a Turkey Creek Garden greeting card.

Although Carole and I were pleased as punch with our achievements, it was obvious that the people sitting around us were true artist.

For paper cuts that will take your breath away check out this link:

http://www.designsponge.com/2013/02/25-amazing-papercut-artists.html

Love ya'll,

Shelli

All art requires courage. ~Anne Tucker