Hi Caroline, I absolutely love your illustrations! I had a quick question about the kind of paper/card you use. I've been working with a range of different stuff but I find that the thicker card curls up at the edges and can come apart or snag. Your work looks so neat and clean, is that down to your choice of paper? Thanks! — flossy-bear
Thank you!
That’s not a problem I’ve typically come across, except when I’m cutting a shape that has tight curves. Usually any issue I have with edges is usually because my exacto is dull. I typically use 80 pound card-stock and haven’t really felt it necessary to go any heavier. Usually if it’s the right color and acid free, I’m happy. I like to change my blade if the tip ever breaks, or when you can see it’s dull (usually when the blade won’t cut through two sheets of paper in one stroke, but everyone has their own system). If I do have a problem with fraying, I take a very gentle nail buffer and file the edge. If you use a nail buffer, you have to be careful because it can wear the paper down significantly. I hope this helped to answer your question a little!
I’M DOING A GIVE AWAY! …and I’m super excited about it!! You can enter your name up to three times; either by reblogging here, retweeting on twitter, or replying on twitter. You can find the twitter post RIGHT HERE! The illustration is about 5”x10” all cut paper, inspired by one of my favorite paintings in Disney World (found in The Haunted Mansion).
I will announce the winner next Monday May 14th around 8pm EST.
Hope you guys like it! Good luck!
Hanging out with my favorite animal like it’s my job! (And I wish it was!)
Gazelle drawing. Also will be cut paper.
Wildebeest doodle. Will be made into cut paper soon.
Here’s the print I posted a few days ago in its iPhone layout. Enjoy!
A good friend asked me to make a print for his custom printed iPhone case (I use GetUncommon, they’re amazing). I’m pretty pleased with this one, and I can’t wait to see it printed.
Just wanted to share….I’m currently on Vacation hanging out with a baby sloth. That is all.
your doodles are adorable!!! could you just take a little time and go through mine (art and doodles) and gimme some feedback. thanks. — featherlight-cyanide
Thank you! My only suggestion is to keep drawing, painting, and sketching from life! Photos are great for referencing, but always remember to practice from life! :]
Never posted this cut paper peacock I did a while back. Just playing with the illusion of peacock feathers.
