The art of papercutting /
Palmer, Jessica(Artist),author,artist.
Renowned papercutter Jessica Palmer shares her art from inspiration to conclusion. Learn how to separate the visual world into positive and negative shapes and design gorgeous images with pattern, texture and impact. A practical section shows step by step how to 'draw with a knife' safely and effectively. Then Jessica provides artistic insights into an inspiring selection of her paper artworks, including silhouettes, portraits, landscapes, fashion images, illustrations, life drawing and more.
Includes index.
The story of papercutting -- Seeing as a papercutter -- Finding inspiration -- Getting started. Materials -- Techniques -- Turning images into papercuts -- Art in paper. Silhouettes -- Portraits -- Landscapes and cityscapes -- Fashion -- Book covers -- Illustrations -- Still life -- Animals -- Using text -- Life drawing -- Shadow painting -- 3D papercutting -- Templates.
Renowned papercutter Jessica Palmer shares her art from inspiration to conclusion. Learn how to separate the visual world into positive and negative shapes and design gorgeous images with pattern, texture and impact. A practical section shows step by step how to 'draw with a knife' safely and effectively. Then Jessica provides artistic insights into an inspiring selection of her paper artworks, including silhouettes, portraits, landscapes, fashion images, illustrations, life drawing and more.
Cut-out craft.
Paper work.