Home of the Papercut Map
I have been papercutting since my university days when a textiles tutor introduced me to the inspiring work of Rob Ryan. The gradual process of bringing an image to life from a single sheet of card with nothing but a scalpel still excites me.
Each of the items that you're browsing began as a pencil drawing. The design was slowly revealed with the use of my trusty Swann Morton scalpel and a very sharp blade! This traditional method of papercutting (rather than using a lasercutter) adds a personal touch to all of my work (and, sometimes, even a silly spelling mistake!).
It must be the planner in me that loves a map... The locations of the buildings, the street names, the hidden symbols. Ironic really, as I'm a terrible map reader! Pop culture has always played a big part in my work. Putting those messy towns that we see on our tv screens orderly onto paper. It started with Gilmore Girls, soon followed by Diagon Alley and Twin Peaks. Each cut from a single sheet of card.
The thing I love the most about papercutting is that it's accessible to all. All you need is a sharp blade, a sheet of card, a cutting mat, and your imagination! Why not give it a go yourself? ✂️
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