Category: Link Love

March In Papercraft

It’s almost sad that I feel super on top of things posting my March papercraft roundup while April is still in the single digits. What can I say? I set my bar low and March was kind of a whirlwind for me. I turned 24 on the first, then I spent the next several weeks trying to work myself to death. Two jobs, mandatory overtime, very little sleep and 12-14 hour work days everyday. It wasn’t all nose to the grindstone, though. One of my jobs sent me to New York for two weeks to work at our Manhattan office and it was my first trip to the Big Apple. I had an amazing time and was super sad to come back to South Carolina. I can’t complain too much though. The weather here is beautiful (Nice to finally see you, Spring) and the papercraft roundup for today is pretty great. Here’s some papercraft illustrations that impressed me in the Month of March.

via: Erin Maala

I just found Erin Maala’s work this month and I was blown away. That’s a partial lie, because I had seen one of her pieces, this epic Ron Swanson illustration, before on Tumblr. As is sometimes the case on Tumblr, it was uncredited and I didn’t know who had made it. So glad that I found out because I have been drooling over her portfolio and pinning practically everything she has ever done on my Pinterest papercraft board. Suffice it to say, I’m a fan.

via: Aleksandra Davydenko

I’m not sure what exactly is going on in this illustration by Aleksandra Davydenko, but I like it. Any ideas of what might be happening?

via: Alice Colombo

Alice Colombo is probably going to develop into one of my favorite papercraft artists as well. This is style is my favorite. Really clean lines, and blocked off color. It’s clean, but so whimsical and her color choice is great. Can’t wait to see more from her.

via: Thumbdemon

Thumbdemon has quite a few pieces similar to this in their portfolio. I think the shapes are really nice, the cuts are clean, and the light play is really interesting. I don’t know if they pack the same punch when they aren’t backlit, which makes the piece a little harder to show off, but I’m impressed nonetheless.

via: Matt Walford

Matt Walford has a great style. It’s super simple and clean and looks like it would be easy to do. That’s just what he wants you to think.

via: giovana medeiros

How cute are these little portraits from giovana medeiros? I love this kind of papercraft, where the patterns and paper are all made by the artist as well. It just looks good. Plus, I have a soft spot for lumberjacks. What girl doesn’t, amirite?

January in Papercraft

via: Nicholas Lim

via: Natalia Mon

via: Daydreams and Nightschemes

via: Mick Theisen

via: Cezar de Costa

via: Emma Jackson

via: Carina

Life has been hectic in general. Working 12-14 hour workdays 5 to 6 days a week has been taking a toll on me. I’m exhausted but I know that this is going to push me forward to where I need to go. I will update ThePaperGnome as frequently as possible, but I can’t make any promises as to a timeline. Here are all of the lovely pieces that I found from January, my favorite being the last image by Carina, part of series on consumerism that I think is just brilliant. What a fun style of illustration. Be sure to check out the rest of her work!

What I’m Pinning Lately

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Friday Five

1. This video of Aloe Blacc performing “I Need a Dollar” gave me goosebumps.

2. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is headed for Broadway in February, and Holly Golightly is going to be played by Khaleesi from Game of Thrones. All of my excitements.

3. The new trailer for Hitchcock starring an almost unrecognizable Anthony Hopkins looks amazing.

4. The first five minutes of the new season of American Horror Story were released (and they’re NSFW) but it’s safe to say this season looks just as spooky and tantalizing as last season. Plus Adam Levine.

5. Fabulous Dorothy Perkins fox sweater needs to be in my closet immediately.

Just a small selection of what has caught my attention this week. Did you guys see anything share-worthy this week?

August in Papercraft

via: Miguel Dias

Some of you may remember Miguel Dias from his papercraft portrait of Thom Yorke of Radiohead, and it’s obvious Miguel has some major chops. This new piece is super intricate and I like what he was going for, but I think something was lost in translation. Maybe “doesn’t” instead of “neither”? Even with the confusing wording, it’s a nice piece.

via: JP Ramirez

This is made with construction paper. Construction paper, you guys. I have difficulty cutting construction paper with scissors and not getting those little fuzzies on the edges and this just looks impeccable. Check out the link to see more type experimentations by JP Ramirez.

via: Joanna Gracie

This project by Joanna Gracie was done on a prompt to design a new ad campaign to promote Fedrigoni UK’s new and improved paper selection in 262 colors. I think Joanna made a really smart decision to go with monochromatic illustrations because it shows that this company is going to have multiple shades of any color you need. Nice!

via: Neikoart

I think this might be my favorite piece I stumbled across this month. Look at the eyes! Those faces are precious. Neiko makes these custom paper illustrations of your pets, or friends, or really probably whatever you ask her to make. They are not cheap, but they are fabulous.

via: Roadside Projects

Jayme McGowan of Roadside Projects is so talented. Super intricate and detailed work, with a definite style. I could totally see this as book art for James and the Giant Peach. Publishers, get on that.

via: Kiersten Eagen

Last but not least, we have The Incredible Tattooed Lady, by Kiersten Eagen and I would have to agree that this piece is appropriately named. Everything is made from paper, except the facial features and tats, which are inked. I think this piece is beautiful and I hope we see more from Kiersten in the future.

Monday Link Love

via: Kimberly Low

via: cpalmeno

via: Alysse Asilo

Merica!

4th of July Fiesta Garland by Chiara Alberetti Milott for Oh Happy Day

It’s about that time again where we all get together with our closest friends and family and do irresponsible things with alcohol and fireworks. In honor of that tradition, today’s Monday Link Love is all about making your 4th of July celebration festive with paper decorations!

Rocket Favor Packaging via Martha Stewart

Holiday Lanterns via Martha Stewart

 

Fireworks Table Setting via Martha Stewart

Monday Link Love

via: Travis Betz

So this weekend I went to see Prometheus with my boyfriend… wow. On the outside, it seemed like a pretty okay movie: everything looked great, as gory as I expected it to be, didn’t confuse me too much while watching it. But when you go back and think about what you just watched… so many loopholes and unanswered questions. Not sure how I feel about it. I do know how I feel about this papercrafted Prometheus trailer by Travis Betz. Fantastic! It’s like delightfully horrible. The end with Michael Fassbender looking at his finger saying, “Big things have small beginnings” just kills me. His eyes!

In honor of that gem, this weeks Monday Link Love is going to be all about the video. Here are more papercrafted animation videos for your viewing pleasure!

The Seed from Johnny Kelly on Vimeo.

The Thomas Beale Cipher from Andrew S Allen on Vimeo.

Monday Link Love

via: Terada Mokei

via: Bomboland

via: Megan Brain

 What a ridiculously long weekend that was. I’m sunburnt, exhausted, possibly sick but Bonnaroo was so much fun. Still kicking myself for not getting off work today too because it’s rainy and I would love nothing more than to sleep all day and let my body recuperate. But there’s work to be done so here’s what I’ve collected for you guys today. Enjoy the artists and have a lovely Monday!

DIY Notebooks

via: The House That Lars Built

Head over to The House That Lars Built to see how to make these cute geometric notebooks on the cheap.

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