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HANDMADE PAPER FROM THE FARM!
Papermaking is a labor intensive process but one with great rewards. I have been able to combine my desire to live a “green” lifestyle with my need to create art. This is done by recycling materials into paper and then using that paper to create art. I use plant fibers from our small farm (those that I can get before they go into the compost pile!), pieces of scrap paper of ALL kinds including the wrappers from tea-bags, seed catalogs, sales papers and magazines. Repurposing things that would otherwise go to waste is a very satisfying thing to do. The paper that I make is beautiful and tactile. No two pieces are ever the same so whatever artwork I do on it is totally unique, one-of-a-kind. Even if I make prints of the same drawing or painting each will be different because of the variety within the paper itself. This reproduction of my drawings and paintings has proved to give them new life and added beauty. The paper is used in an ever increasing range of ways: to draw on directly, for etchings, to collage on or to reproduce prints. I create the paper to have embedded characteristics like bits of plant fiber or tiny pieces of colored paper. Edges are irregular and ruffled. When framed slightly elevated from the background in a shadow box these edges create a lovely dance of shadows around the piece. I have recently branched out into rescuing objects from thrift stores and clearance racks and recreating them into new works of art. Reuse, Restore, Recycle!! For more examples of my work and some pictures of the papermaking process go to: www.caterobbins.net. I also have an additional etsy shop called robbinsart.
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Sign in with Apple user on Dec 27, 2023
5 out of 5 starsIt was a pleasure interacting with shop owner.
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Leasa on Jul 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe handmade paper is beautiful as well as the artwork. Fast delivery 😊
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susannamusick on Jun 16, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful custom order! Seller went above and beyond with every detail and was brilliant to work with. Highly recommend
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Liz on Mar 31, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely perfect. Was perfect for my little art project and the shipping was quick, plus nicely packaged.
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Norman D Poisson on Mar 4, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI loved it! Brings back memories of when I was a child and sneaking and staying up late to watch TV. Came fast as well. Thanks
Cate responded on Mar 7, 2023
So glad you are pleased!!!
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jalila22 on Dec 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWonderful paper - with textures and variations. Thanks for the fast shipping.
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05vvtx1f on Aug 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuper cool looking and goes perfect with my Texas themed items. Arrived way fast!
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Can I paint on this paper?
I have painted with acrylics on paper that I coated with clear gesso and paper without the coating and both results were very nice. Just keep your application o fpaint pretty thin and minimal water.
Can I watercolor on this paper?
I used watercolor on my paper for the first time and I really like the results! Keep the water to a minimum to prevent bleeding.