That's right, folks. I decided to combine good 'ol fashioned drawing with cutting paper. Of course, drawing has always been involved with the process of paper cutting, but the final product's image only consisted of cut paper. I decided I wanted to experiment with including pencil drawing. I think the combination of mediums further explores the dichotomy or union between humans and nature.
This has definitely been one of those things where you finally figure out how best to do it when you're about finished. But that means the next one will be that much easier!
Okay, okay, I know, you didn't come here to read that much, you just came for the pretty art... So here you go!
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This has definitely been one of those things where you finally figure out how best to do it when you're about finished. But that means the next one will be that much easier!
Okay, okay, I know, you didn't come here to read that much, you just came for the pretty art... So here you go!
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| "Veil" hand-cut paper, drawing, 11"x14", by Heather Clements, 2013 |
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| "Veil" (detail) hand-cut paper, drawing, 11"x14", by Heather Clements, 2013 |
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| "Veil" (detail) hand-cut paper, drawing, 11"x14", by Heather Clements, 2013 |
As you can see, the paper cut is floating about 1/4" above the drawing for some lovely shadow action.
Aaaaand I made a process video! I finally got myself a tripod with some birthday money, so I was able to play around with that for a new video. I only included some of the process to keep from boring you. The clips shown are fast forwarded 20 times faster than real time!
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-Heather
Heather that is AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteCan I share this on my blog?
Thanks!
Robin
Thank you, Robin! Of course you can share it, I would appreciate it!
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Hi Heather, just stumbled upon your blog and watched your eloquent and refreshing artist talk along with your Veil progress video. I found both really interesting and insightful. Great stuff. I am doing some drawing & papercutting work with my high school students here in Australia and I would love to share your video with them as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I'm honored that you want to share my video with your students. I hope they enjoy cutting paper as much as I do!
DeleteThis is so cool Heather! I love the combo. Ian & I watched it together & he said it's like you are being born in this : )
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