Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books

Introduction to the Technique of Cutwork on Paper 1

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Illustrator. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined August 2013

Push the boundaries of traditional books by creating a story illustrated in 3D

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About the video: Introduction to the Technique of Cutwork on Paper 1

Overview

“You will know the technique of paperwork, in addition, you will learn the fundamental principles of this ancient art. ”

In this video lesson user96976 surname96976 addresses the topic: Introduction to the Technique of Cutwork on Paper 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books. Push the boundaries of traditional books by creating a story illustrated in 3D.

Partial transcription of the video

“Introduction to Paper Cutting Technique In this lesson, we'll start learning about paper cutting technique. The most important thing to keep in mind is that we're working with a tool that's sharp and could therefore injure us. So we'll start by covering some safety tips and best practices to avoid any accidents. The first thing is to always decide where to put down your knife. I find it best to leave mine in front of my paper, never to the side because I'll forget I put it there and I may rest my arm while working and hurt myself. So after using it, always leave it in front of the sheet. Wh...”

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Course summary for: Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books

  • Level: Beginner
  • 99% positive reviews (203)
  • 4406 students
  • 5 units
  • 21 lessons (4h 23m)
  • 5 downloads
  • Category

    Craft, Illustration
  • Areas

    Bookbinding, Children's Illustration, DIY, Editorial Design, Narrative, Paper Craft, Storytelling, Traditional illustration

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Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paz Tamburrini is a professional visual artist, engraver, and illustrator who specializes in creating books using paper cutting. Her work has been published around the world in editorials such as Edelvives, La brujita de papel, Gerbera and Milrazones.

She studied a Master's in books and children's literature at the UAB and is just as fascinated by the theory of books as she is by the practical side of their creation. Her passion for turning the book itself into a narrative element led her to learn various paper engineering techniques which she uses to create pieces that awaken the curiosity of many different audiences.


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Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books. Illustration, and Craft course by user96976 surname96976

Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books

A course by user96976 surname96976
Illustrator. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined August 2013
  • 99% positive reviews (203)
  • 4,406 students