Tape, Paper Towels, Pool Balls: Artist Turns Everyday Symbols Into Meditations On Restriction, Fragility And Self‑discovery
Andy Cash DeLapp is a transgender oil painter based in Seattle, WA, who earned his BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in 2023 and has quickly gained recognition as a Neddy Award finalist and SAM Emerging Arts Leader. Continue reading »
This Artist Layers Traditional Ink With Digital Glows To Quest Unconscious Realms Of Surreal Meaning
Ben Bauchau, Brussels-based Belgian illustrator and concept artist, quests for meaning in unconscious realms via traditional ink on paper layered with digital colors, crafting dreamlike surreal worlds inspired by ukiyo-e, engravings, comics, past cultures, war, nature, movement. Continue reading »
An Artist Draws Mythic Chimeras And Warrior Specters In Flat, Beardsley‑esque Illustrations That Bridge Antiquity And Modern Surrealism
Orphné Achéron is a French painter and illustrator inspired by antiquity, mythology and medieval times, drawing her name from the Greek river Acheron (underworld river) and Orphne (water nymph), who together fathered Ascalaphus. Continue reading »
This Artist Paints Dark‑fantasy Characters, Then Scans Them Into Limited Prints For Occult‑minded Collectors
Xavier Ortiz is a Sacramento‑based dark‑fantasy illustrator working primarily in watercolor (often mixed with pastel), known for haunting yet tender images of witches, spirits, skeletons and seasonal beings wrapped in misty, glowing atmospheres. Continue reading »
Hyper‑detailed Pen‑and‑ink Worlds Define Peter Van Den Ende’s Style: Frozen Poles, Mangrove Mazes And Mechanical Depths
Peter van den Ende is a Belgian illustrator and author born in Antwerp in 1985, best known for his debut wordless picture book The Wanderer (Zwerveling), a hand-drawn epic following a paper boat’s fantastical ocean journey through ink-black seas, mechanical sea monsters, icy poles and alien depths. Continue reading »
With Ink Splatters and Watercolour, This Artist Paints Dead Romans Like A War Film Shot On Handmade Paper
Nick Marinkovich is a Canadian illustrator, comic artist and “reclusive dandy” best known as the co‑creator and artist of the historical series Dead Romans (Image Comics) and the medieval horror comic The Pale Knight (Mad Cave Studios). Continue reading »
With Elegant Penwork And Calm, Fashion‑forward Characters, This Artist Reimagines Classic Japanese Ghost Stories As Contemporary Iconography
Kotaro Chiba (チバコウタロウ) is a freelance illustrator, designer and artist based in Niigata, Japan, known for intricate line‑art scenes that fuse ukiyo‑e influences, street fashion, skulls and surreal, anime‑adjacent character design. Continue reading »
Artist Greg Pettit Creates Transdimensional Still‑life Paintings With Airbrushed Crystals, Portals, and Objects Suspended in Space
Greg Pettit is a contemporary painter based in Austin, Texas, who describes himself as a “transdimensional still‑life painter” and “airbrush wizard,” building meticulous, surreal compositions from abstract sculptural references. Continue reading »
“Cutting Deeper”: The Self-Dissecting Worlds of Alex Eckman-Lawn’s Paper Collages
Alex Eckman-Lawn is a Philadelphia-born artist and illustrator celebrated for his intricate, multi-layered paper collages and dynamic illustration work. Continue reading »
Paper, Flesh, and Urban Myth: Dissecting the Darkly Surreal Collages of John Vochatzer
John Vochatzer, (aka Calamity Fair), is a San Francisco-based collage and mixed-media artist whose surreal, corporeal imagery explores the contradictions of contemporary life. Continue reading »
“Swaying Vessels”: Amazing Sculptures by Muyan Gao Made of Paper Mâché as an Eco-Friendly Material
Muyan Gao (高木妍) is a visual artist born in 1991 in Shanxi, China. She is known for her innovative work with paper pulp and paper-mâché, creating sculptures that explore the relationship between form, functionality, and nature. Continue reading »
“Les Acanthes”: The Epic Fantasy Landscape Paintings of Julien Delval
French artist Julien Delval conjures fantastical worlds with a classical touch, channeling the grandeur and precision of European masters. Continue reading »
Artist Paints On Everyday Self-documents Discarded After Having Fulfilled Their Purpose
An envelope isn’t just paper. For an immigrant, it can be a lifeline, a threat, or proof of one’s own existence. Artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez understands this better than most. He takes the bureaucratic ephemera of his own journey from Oaxaca, Mexico, and his experience with DACA, and turns it into powerful, challenging art. Continue reading »
The Delicate and Colorful Paper Tranformations by Helen Musselwhite
Helen Musselwhite transforms simple sheets of paper into intricate, storytelling landscapes, bringing nature to life through delicate layers and thoughtful composition. Though her artistic path began in graphic design and illustration, she found her true passion in paper art, drawing inspiration from the countryside near Manchester. Her work captures the beauty of plants and wildlife with a charming, handcrafted elegance that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Continue reading »
Japanese Designer Has Created Wrapping Paper That Makes Everything Look Like Bread
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These cleverly wrapped gifts might fool you into thinking they’re freshly baked bread. The realistic packaging mimics artisan loaves with golden-brown hues, a dusting of flour, and hand-scored patterns, turning presents into delightful bakery illusions. Continue reading »
This Artist Used A Sketchbook And Pen To Create Amazing Detailed Drawings
Nicolas V. Sanchez transforms ordinary sketchbooks into miniature galleries, using nothing but colored pens and an astonishing attention to detail. Continue reading »
Jennifer Dunn’s Hilarious Heartwarming Watercolor Paintings Of Sassy Animals With Pop Culture References
Jennifer Dunn, the artist behind the Instagram account Mossy Hollow, characterizes her work as “Watercolor meme art,” a distinctive blend of pop culture references and whimsical animal portrayals. Continue reading »
Paola Grizi’s Paper Book Sculptures Might Leave You Speechless
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Italian artist Paola Grizi tells stories not with ink or paper, but with the expressive power of bronze. Continue reading »
Artist Florence Kruger Creates Handcut Artworks From A Single Piece Of Paper That Tell A Story
Florence Kruger is a passionate papercutting artist from South Africa, known for her intricate designs and storytelling through paper. Continue reading »
Stunning Paper Toys by Rafa Miqueleto
Brazilian graphic designer and illustrator Rafa Miqueleto reimagines music legends as vibrant, quirky paper toys, blending craftsmanship with digital techniques. Continue reading »
Beautiful Colorful Layered Paper Illustrations By Sarah Capon
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Australian illustrator Sarah Capon uses layered paper to create complex drawings. To create her illustrations, she cuts and lays each paper to perfection. Her work is charming and captures ordinary beauty in a unique way. Continue reading »
The Superb Papercraft Object Design by Oupas Design
Oupas Design, a creative studio from Portugal, has spent over 12 years crafting playful, custom paper art for brands like Salesforce, Hermès, and The Atlantic. Founded by three friends—Cidália, Joana, and Sofia—the studio’s work reflects their passion and expertise in paper art, evident in their detailed, whimsical creations that bring ideas to life. Continue reading »
Here’s Collection Of 40 Miniature Paper Parrots of This Artist
After spending 200 days meticulously crafting each piece, Nayan Shrimali is thrilled to share The Parrot Project, his latest series of hand-cut and hand-painted miniature paper artworks. Continue reading »
This Japanese Artist Carves Playful Narratives Into Tree Leaves
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Japanese artist Lito, diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), uses his hyper-focus to create intricate kirie (cut paper) art from fallen leaves. Continue reading »
This Illustrator Turns Everyday Objects And Fruits Into Hilarious Dramatic Characters
Alberto Arni’s illustrations bring everyday objects like fruits, pets, and even toilet paper to life with quirky personalities and stories, turning the ordinary into humorous and playful characters. Continue reading »
