Paper Craft

10 Cut Paper Illustrations to Put You in Tune with Nature

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Jayme McGowan

Out of all the approaches to image making, cut paper illustration is my favorite. The process is often a tedious one, but the results are awe-inspiring. Paper can quickly transform from a 2D composition into 3D, and these types of illustrations have the look of sculptures with elements that cast shadows. This visual depth is the best part of about paper illustration. In addition, it gives you a distinct feeling that the piece is made by hand, and that the meticulous snips of the scissors or the slice of an X-Acto knife were all part of the journey into creating the final result.

Here’s nature-inspired paper illustration that showcases the power of scissors and glue. Get in tune with nature!

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Jayme McGowan

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Elsa Mora

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Margaret Scrinkl

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Raya Sader Bujana

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Pergy Acuña

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Woodlucker

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Rocío Fernández Fuks

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Chao Zou

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Helen Musselwhite

cut paper illustration by Polly Lindsay

Polly Lindsay

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