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 »
Beautiful Papercraft Illustrations by John Ed De Vera
John Ed De Vera is a multidisciplinary designer, with a penchant for lettering, paper-cutting, and experimenting with different and new media. Continue reading »
Nayan Shrimali’s Collection of Artworks Depicts the Beauty of Rare Genetic Mutations of Albinism and Melanism
This series, created by the artist Nayan Shrimali, focuses on the natural genetic mutations Albinism and Melanism. This body of work depicts the grace of birds and other wild beings with this unusual genetic trait. Continue reading »
A Deep Dive into João Charrua’s Paper Origami Masterpieces
Origami, the art of folding paper into intricate designs, is a tradition revered by many, but few have mastered it as impressively as João Charrua, a renowned artist based in Portugal. With precision, patience, and a flair for the extraordinary, João crafts pieces that captivate the eyes and stir the soul. Continue reading »
The Artistic Magic of Margaret Scrinkl: How Paper Meets Pop Culture
Winnie The Pooh
Margaret Scrinkl is a talented paper artist who has found inspiration in the world of entertainment. In her own words, she describes herself as a “huge fan” of movies and TV shows, and she often immerses herself in various genres while crafting her unique paper art pieces. Continue reading »
The Art of Paper Sculpture: Asya Kozina’s Breathtaking Headpieces
Asya Kozina, a Ukrainian contemporary artist, has gained international recognition for her unique talent in creating intricate and detailed sculptural headpieces out of paper. Her exquisite pieces of art can be worn on the head like a wig, and they showcase the beauty and versatility of paper as a medium. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Dreamy Installations and Sculptures Made From Secondhand Books
Su Blackwell has always been a lover of language. The written word, to her, was more than just ink on paper; it was a tapestry of meaning, woven together to tell a story. But it wasn’t until she journeyed to the exotic lands of Asia that her art took on a new dimension. Continue reading »
Artist Zai Divecha Brings Illusion of Movement to Life in Monochromatic Paper Works
San Francisco-based artist Zai Divecha is captivating art enthusiasts with her latest solo show, “Phase Shift”, on display at Heron Arts (7 Heron St, SF CA) until March 25th. Continue reading »
Superb Detailed Papercraft Sculptures by Maria Laura Benavente
Spain-based photographer and art director Maria Laura Benavente produces stunning, intricate works of art out of paper. Her art takes on myriad forms from still life to sculptural pieces, all of which exude an effortless coolness that is hard to replicate with any other medium. In an era where almost anything can be digitally manipulated or improved through technology, Benavente is an advocate for getting back to basics with simple yet powerful materials such as paper. Continue reading »
Diana Beltran Herrera’s Amazing Paper Creations
Diana Beltran is a visionary artist whose paper artistry is captivating global audiences. Her stunning creations, which feature intricate designs of birds, animals, insects and flowers, showcase the beauty of nature as well as the incredible potential of paper as a medium for art. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Incredible Facial Sculptures Made From Folded Paper
Daughter of artists, Polly Verity grew up in an environment where there were plenty of art materials to hand and she was encouraged to experiment. Her step-grandfather, Eric de Mare had written a book “Your Book of Paperfolding” in the 1960s.
Later on, when she was about 8, he gave her a copy. This inspired a journey in paper, the idea that you could transform a flat sheet into three dimensions was very exciting. She has been experimenting with paper ever since. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Handmade Illustrations Using Only Strips Of Paper
Artist Yulia Brodskaya creates stunning 3D handmade illustrations using only colorful strips of paper and glue.
Yulia Brodskaya is a highly regarded paper artist and illustrator. She uses two simple materials-paper and glue, and a simple technique that involves the placement of carefully cut and bent strips of paper – to make lush, vibrant three-dimensional paper artworks. Continue reading »
Ukrainian Artist Creates Mindblowing Papercut Masterpieces
According to Eugenia Zoloto, an artist based in Kyiv, Ukraine: “Many years ago, when I was a little girl, my parents took me to every possible hobby class. It was my victory and my misfortune. Continue reading »
A Photographer’s Backdrops Move to The Foreground
Photographer Katherine Anne Rose found her Glasgow studio filling up with rolls of coloured backdrops. She began layering the coloured backgrounds pinned up on her studio walls, cutting them into grid formations, snipping and layering. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Fantastic and Detailed ‘Portal to Heaven’ with Paper
According to Zubin Jhaveri: “This paper sculpture is inspired by the intricately carved domes of ancient Indian temples the likes of which are not found today. Continue reading »
Artist Spent 50 Hour Process of Folding an Origami Samurai from A Single Square Sheet of Paper
Finnish origami artist Juho Könkkölä has just released images of an origami samurai made from a single piece of paper. Taking over 50 hours to make, the sculpture started off as a 95cm x 95cm sheet of Wenzhou paper. Continue reading »
Artist Bethany Bickley Creates Impressive Miniature Sculptures Out of Paper
Bethany Bickley is a creative problem solver who brings words and visuals together to tell a story with impact and purpose. “If there are no visuals, I create them”, she says in a statement. In her pieces, paper figures and objects are coming to life. Some of her works make us feel like we assist in a scene of a book’s secret life, where discussions are animated and life blossoming through the paper. Continue reading »
Japanese Papercraft Artist Turns Snack And Sweet Packaging Into Awesome Characters
Japanese university student and papercraft artist @02ESyRaez4VhR2l (Haruki) loves Japanese snacks and sweets just as much as the rest of us, but he appears to be a bit more interested in the packaging they come in. That’s because Haruki, who’s been featured on national television for his outstanding artwork, has a talent for turning that packaging into awesome characters and even scenery. Continue reading »
These Papercraft Mosquitoes Look So Real You’ll Want To Swat Them
Combining realism with attention to detail and remarkable technical abilities, artist Masanobu Azami, who goes by the name Scissorhands, also deserves honorable mention among his Japanese paper-crafting peers. Continue reading »
Incredible Sculptures Made Out Of Folded Paper Inspired By The 3D Characters Created In Video Games
British artist John Clark combines pattern making, plotting, and injection moulding to create his unique paper sculptures, each finished with a variety of paints, pigments, and waxes. Continue reading »
This Paper Artist Creates Realistic Life-Like Animals And Insects
According to Tina Kraus: “About two years ago I have started to make paper sculptures with fine crepe paper. First I made plants, then insects and one gecko. Continue reading »
Japanese Papercraft Artist Turns Whisky Packaging Into Awesome Knight Figure
When Japanese university student and papercraft artist Haruki sees a box of sweets or snacks, he sees just the beginnings of his next artistic transformation. Continue reading »
Korean Artist Transforms Well-Known Products Into Origami Miniatures
If you love origami, then you will love these miniature origami sculptures by Origami Minimal, an artist based in Korea. Her collection of origami is a bit different however, they are unique miniature paper sculptures that have been carefully folded into branded items that we all know and love. Continue reading »
French Artist Duo Uses Colorful Paper To Bring Scenes From Famous Literary Works To Life
“Kristin Lavransdatter” written by Sigrid Undset
Zim & Zou are a French artist duo, who avoid computer design and create beautiful installations using materials like paper, wood, and thread. However, even though the artists’, whose real names are Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann, use many different materials to create their art, the one they prefer the most is paper – and you better believe they can do some magical things with it. Continue reading »
Artist Creates Quirky Illustrations Using An iPhone And Some Paper
Anshuman Ghosh is a visual artist based in South Africa who creates quirky illustrations that revolve around his iPhone. Continue reading »
