Canadian artist Elly Mackay’s three dimensional paper theater art is evocative of long-ago childhood dreams. On her Process page Mackay shows us how she combines illustration, photography and imaginative storytelling to create magical worlds.
Tranquil Morning
The cranes taught lessons to the girls on topics of both grace and beauty.
However, the cranes could only be found at their teaching post
on the most tranquil of mornings.
Mackay’s husband, a cabinetmaker, builds the tiny theaters and diorama boxes. The artist then layers hand-cut illustrations and sets them into the miniature theaters, with lights and filters creating the almost mystical atmosphere. Have a magical weekend.
He marked the day
He marked the day as he drew through snow to the thin layer of black ice below.
She wove her crown from the flowers that grew around her…
Shadow Play
“I have a fluid process. With layers to create the setting, individual characters, lighting, filters, camera height and settings, there is lots of play prior to getting the shot I am looking for and many surprises.” Elly Mackay
Flickr site here
Mackay’s blog here
And she has an Etsy shop
