The Art of Papercutting

Book excerpt: “An excellent mix of the practical and the inspirational . . . featuring the fantastic, Beardsley-like intricate arabesque designs of the author.” —The Papercraft Post Blog 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. “Intermediate and advanced artists in search of a fresh technique will find this guide challenging and absorbing.” —Library Journal “Here she explains how to see the world through a paper cutter’s eyes. It’s all about seeing the positive and negative shapes in your subject, so the experience will stand you in good stead if you wish to improve your drawing skills.” —The Leisure Painter “Here are dozens of beautiful, inspiring papercuts.” —Machine Knitting Monthly