The latest 2012 Year of the Dragon paper-cut patterns and tutorials
Although the image of the paper-cut dragon has been very common in the collection of paper-cut patterns for the Year of the Dragon, many people do not know the role of the image of the dragon in the long history of Chinese civilization. After a long period of collection, evolution and sublimation, the Chinese dragon has actually become the spiritual symbol, cultural symbol and emotional bond of the Sinochem nation. It is a symbol of auspiciousness and good fortune. Its status is lofty, and its symbolism and cohesion are huge. and irreplaceable. Dragon, as a special phenomenon in Chinese culture, has been integrated with the aesthetic consciousness of the Chinese nation since its birth. As a unique design theme of paper-cut patterns, "dragon" not only fully retains room for development conceptually, allowing it to continuously maintain a specific connection with real life, but is not limited by specific objects, allowing it to be used in paper-cut patterns. There is ample room for variation in design.
Different from the previous Year of the Dragon paper-cut pattern, the paper-cut dragon shape of this Year of the Dragon paper-cut is more cartoon-like. The main reason for this cartoonishness is because the eyes of the paper-cut dragon are relatively exquisite. At the same time, the fire spirit beads played by the dragon also appear to be more substantial, which is quite different from the previous paper-cut pattern of the Year of the Dragon, so the image of this paper-cut pattern of the Year of the Dragon appears more "cute".
1. Tracing before paper cutting. This Year of the Dragon paper-cut window pattern is simpler. Although it has a complex composition and zigzag lines, there are very few real hollow places, so you only need to draw the rough outline when tracing.
2. Preparation work before paper-cutting. Use a stapler to fasten the traced drawings and the stacked red paper together, and use multiple fixing methods to prevent the drawings and stacked papers from appearing when you use a carving knife to modify them. slide.
3. Paper cutting and engraving. Although the overall lines of this Year of the Dragon paper-cut pattern are relatively simple, the type and number of protruding lines at different angles are different from the previous paper-cut tutorials, so you should try to incorporate the carving knife into the depiction of the paper-cut dragon lines. And intentionally left a lot of blank space, and used the keel frame to connect theThe structure combines them to make the paper-cut dragon look more agile and dynamic.
