For some people, a blank piece of paper may only be used to note things or fold an airplane. But, for a lucky few, this piece of paper provides creative opportunities for endless ideas. One such lucky person is British artist Pippa Dyrlaga, who specializes in the delicate art of paper cutting.
Dyrlaga lives in Yorkshire, England, and has been engaged in paper cutting and printmaking for more than ten years. Each of his intricate creations is made using just a piece of paper, a precision carving knife and hours of patient work. Before the artist puts the graver to paper, she outlines the design in pencil. Dyrlaga then carves out the natural details in the paper and gradually enhances the complexity of the image. Finally, since everything is drawn in reverse, the artist flips the cutout over to show the "clean" side of the finished piece.
To find inspiration for the new work, Dyrlaga looked to the natural beauty of the British countryside. Some of her favorite subjects were plants and animals, and she spent a lot of time studying and sculpting their details. For Dyrlaga, the creative process is as important as the finished work.
British artist Pippa Dyrlaga creates exquisite handmade paper sculptures.
Use one piece of paper to complete each one. Dyrlaga uses a precision graver to carefully cut out the details in each design.
