here is a self-portrait of me working on my cut paper.... technically, my arms really aren't that skinny and my eyes aren't even green- they are this light brown...not to mention, my hair is close to black and that's why i look so pale... i don't even have a shirt that pattern & i like my black scissors better than my orange ones yet, it's still my self-portrait... the snowflake really IS small--- and i folded it and cut it just like we used to do in 1st grade... but since it was super teeny, i had to use an x-acto blade-- and the snowflake alone only took 45 minutes... but that's the joy of doing this sort of work-- it's something of a challenge that in the end, i still manage to have all my fingertips....
...and now back to illustration friday....
I always enjoy cutout, it's almost a dying art. I'd love to try it sometime, great illustration!
Posted by: Piotr Walczuk | November 28, 2005 at 12:20 AM
yer funny and your illo is darling!
Posted by: valgalart | November 28, 2005 at 12:26 AM
Really cute. Congratulations on not cutting yourself on that delicate snowflake! Great job!
Posted by: Garth | November 28, 2005 at 12:52 AM
How lovely! I like the idea and the style. Cut-outs are just good fun! Very creative approach to the theme.
Posted by: Christine Lim-Simpson | November 28, 2005 at 01:54 AM
very nice! I like the xpression.
Posted by: lil kim | November 28, 2005 at 03:27 AM
Love your work! Especially liked Lazy Elsa.
Posted by: Janet | November 28, 2005 at 08:59 AM
incredible! I didn't think anyone did cut paper any more - and that you managed to do it so well with such tiny material is astonishing. Its beautiful.
Posted by: leif | November 28, 2005 at 09:30 AM
All of your art is really great. Everything is so whimsical and sweet. I especially like the fairies. Great job on the snowflake!
Posted by: Creative Kismet | November 28, 2005 at 10:08 AM
Are you going to use the snoflake on your tree this year?
You illustration is super cute.
Posted by: krista | November 28, 2005 at 01:00 PM
Fantastic illo. This is quite a special piece with the cut out snowflake-so delicate. I'm a sucker for intricate and tiny details and I love this. Cheers! :)
Posted by: Holly | November 28, 2005 at 01:32 PM
This illustration and all your others is captivating. Your paper collection makes me envious and your talent even moreso.
What a wonderful direction your art has taken you. All the Best!
Posted by: GingerPixels | November 28, 2005 at 02:25 PM
WOW! yr paper sculpture is super nice!!!
i like the background(so crazy) behind and that tiny snow(so sweet:D)~
Posted by: Karden | November 28, 2005 at 03:42 PM
Hey that's a wonderful piece of work! Before I learnt Illustrator & Photoshop, I used to do lots of cut-outs too but now I find it too messy. I'm too dependent on 'undo-ing' with just a few clicks!Yours are simply amazing! Especially love your Pretty Panties. It's really Pretty.
Posted by: Jessica | November 29, 2005 at 03:25 AM
what a lovely image! ~ your work is amazing -- the details are incredible, and the overall image is so sweet! i'm definitely going to be visiting your blog again to see more of your work! :)
Posted by: minijubilee | November 29, 2005 at 03:26 AM
Oh I love it!!!
very beautiful and happy image!!
Posted by: PaintMonster | November 29, 2005 at 07:25 AM
Wow... perfect and so special!! Small miracles:)
Posted by: LDahl | November 29, 2005 at 09:42 PM
Wow! Paper art! I see it mass produced in the card stores, but this stuff is amazing.
I would hardly say that I've worked with paper before, but I did do some 2-D and 3-D stuff in college, and MAN, I do NOT have that kind of patience.
I can really appreciate the time and effort you put into your work. Good job!
Posted by: lesismore | November 30, 2005 at 01:21 PM
love that teeny little snowflake, amazing work. :)
Posted by: Courtney | December 01, 2005 at 12:06 PM
Lovely work - I really enjoyed looking through your blog at all the other pieces - really beautiful
Posted by: Julie Oakley | December 03, 2005 at 09:09 AM
OH WOW!! Woooooo .... this is BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE IT!! IT's a masterpiece! THe character is awesome and love your collage style!! All your illos are sooooo GREAT!!
Posted by: ALina | December 03, 2005 at 11:43 AM
OH WOW!! Woooooo .... this is BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE IT!! IT's a masterpiece! THe character is awesome and love your collage style!! All your illos are sooooo GREAT!!
Posted by: ALina | December 03, 2005 at 11:43 AM
Well you did it again ! Are you sure you dont have arms like that ?hahahahaha and and I bet you have a blouse like that.hahahaha Your work is so beautiful .Love you know who
Posted by: nina | December 05, 2005 at 01:41 AM
This is sooooo nice. Really, really like it!!! and your son is sooo quite... I have a three-year old daughter myself too! :D
Posted by: Carla | December 05, 2005 at 02:40 AM