Paper and scalpel are the tools in Calvin Nicholls’ spare but effective toolbox. As with yesterday’s post, Nicholls, who has been creating low relief paper sculptures since the 1980′s, shows us a beautiful example of what is possible when you match simple materials with skill, imagination and patience.
The Canadian artist’s final drawing of his subjects becomes the pattern for cutting pieces. If you want to know more, contact Nicholls about prices for private Skype sessions. Love this idea!
“Individual pieces are traced from the detail drawing and then transferred to the actual paper used in the sculpture. Cuts are made with scalpels and x-acto knives on a plastic cutting mat or cutting board. Small scissors can work if you go slow and cut in very smooth motions. Use a very small amount of glue on a toothpick – too much will ripple the paper. Attach the pieces starting at the tip of the tail and work up – just like shingles on a roof!”
Calvin Nicholls’ website
wonderful textures and sweet expressions. I am not much of a nature lover, but these are so endearing.
Wow, I’m completely blown away by these – they are really beautiful! What a talented guy.
How very talented Mr. Nicholls is. I am impressed by the pictures he has made.