{It was either that or Xanex, folks, not that many options with the letter x.} They may use an x-acto knife or scissors , either way, a number of talented contemporary artists are reviving the art of papercutting. I love Rob Ryan's work for its quirky charm and folk sensibility.
Annie Vought created the intriguing works below. Looking forward to seeing the direction her work takes.
I am also inspired by the many vintage paper craft books that I own, each with a section on paper cutting. It is interesting to see how this art has been traditionally practiced in many cultures across the world. I have tried my own hand at it for a few commercial projects, but have set aside some special 'finds' to attack with the x-acto for some personal projects. If you find yourself inspired by papercutting, a reminder that the ever-talented Amy at Angry Chicken has a great set of download papercut patterns here.
