Artist Creates Enchanting Miniature Realms Using Colorful Sheets Of Paper
Paper art has long fascinated and captivated art enthusiasts around the world. From delicate origami sculptures to intricate paper cutouts, the possibilities of what can be created from this simple material are truly endless.
Margaret Scrinkl is an artist who has been creating stunning paper art since 2009. Her journey into the world of paper began during her graduate work at the university, where she used paper craft stop motion animation. Since then, paper has become her favorite material to work with.
In a recent interview, the artist shared her inspiration and creative process behind her mesmerizing paper creations. When asked about what inspired her to choose paper as her preferred art form, she explained, “I was looking for a material that would help me bring my ideas to life. I had paper, pencil, and scissors – that’s how I started doing paper art. No magic, to be honest. When you have ideas in your head, you just look for ways to bring them to life.”
Check out some of her stunning works in the gallery below.
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Describing her creative process, Scrinkl said, “I come up with a concept and draw sketches. Anything can inspire me; the whole world around me is a huge source of inspiration. Then I choose a color palette, make coffee, turn on a TV show or movie, and start paper cutting. It’s always a very meditative process for me.”
She further added, “For example, I can cut out paper plants all day, and I don’t get tired of it. All details are made by hand. All I need to create a paper illustration is a pencil, scissors, a craft knife, glue, and paper. Then I take a picture of paper art, edit an image in Lightroom or Photoshop and get the final image. I love every step of this process, it makes me happy. I am absolutely in love with my work!”
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Margaret Scrinkl’s passion for her craft is evident in every piece she creates. She meticulously cuts, folds, and assembles each element, resulting in mesmerizing paper dioramas and illustrations that transport viewers into whimsical worlds. Her creative process is a labor of love, and she finds joy in every step, from the initial sketches to the final edited images.
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