Paper Cutting

Rather than adopting it as a surface for sketching or painting, paper has been the preferred medium for a group of principally precise artists across centuries of creative activity. With scissors, a pencil, and patience galore, they create whimsical, two-dimensional scenes of light and shadow, as well as sweeping three-dimensional compositions that mimic other materials. In this paperback collection compiled by Laura Heyenga, alluring examples of this contemporary craft revival are presented w... More

Rather than adopting it as a surface for sketching or painting, paper has been the preferred medium for a group of principally precise artists across centuries of creative activity. With scissors, a pencil, and patience galore, they create whimsical, two-dimensional scenes of light and shadow, as well as sweeping three-dimensional compositions that mimic other materials. In this paperback collection compiled by Laura Heyenga, alluring examples of this contemporary craft revival are presented with color photographs and brief artist profiles. Take a moment to explore each process and appreciate the intricacy of this ageless art form, and you may be inspired to create a striking silhouette of your own from the sheet of paper at the edge of your desk.