Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books

Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books

“We have reached the end of the course and I would like to thank you for choosing it. Putting together a merry-go-round is not an easy task, but the road is satisfying and beautiful. I ask you to be patient because in the end you will see that it was all worth it. Before starting your final project, give yourself the opportunity to explore and experiment with the different types of papers and materials that you can work with. It's time to take flight, create your own final project, make your own merry-go-round. As I told you in the course, it is extremely important that you take many photos of your entire process so that you can share in the forum the path you traveled to create your merry-go-round, but above all, so you can see your progress. If it doesn't turn out as you expected, don't worry, practice makes perfect. Here I share a sample of how I would like to see your final project: The Module Carousel: The Story I recommend that you start from a story that you like a lot and that you know. But in reality, you can choose anyone. Unleash your imagination, think about the things that motivate you in this story. Take as long as necessary.

The Modules Define the number of modules that your merry-go-round will have. This will respond to the number of scenes you are going to represent. Also, I defined the size and shape of the modules: regular, organic, vertical, landscape, etc. The Scenes Illustrate your scenes. You can start by making some sketches in the template of your modules. This will help you to know if some object covers another. Once you are sure, you can pass it on to your modules. Let's Cut! Find all the elements that will be part of your merry-go-round, you can do it intuitively if you want. Make an overlay of how each module will look. If you need to make any adjustments, this is the time. Once you are ready, glue the modules together, make the covers and the details. Now your merry-go-round is ready! Accordion Carousel: The Story Remember that for this merry-go-round you can work with the same story that you chose for the previous one, but if you want, you can choose a new story to create. In the same way, it will be important that it be a story that you like a lot. The Pieces Define the size of the pieces of your merry-go-round. Remember that the size of each one will depend on where they will go. Before you start trimming your strips, you can choose a color palette that you want to work with. The Illustrations Here it is also important that you have a template in which you can sketch the storyboard or you can make a small mockup. Once you have this, I transferred your illustrations to the pieces. Remember that in all the layers of your merry-go-round you can put a little information. The Final Details Calá and assemble the merry-go-round. Cut the elements that will be part of each of the pieces. Make an overlay to verify that everything is correct and where it should be. In addition, this is the precise moment for you to correct the details that you notice. Paste and finish assembling the accordion. And voila, your celestia is ready! Don't forget to share your final project and photos of your process. I'll be looking forward to seeing your merry-go-round. If you want, you can make only one model, however, I recommend that you do both, so you can know first-hand the difference between one and the other, in addition, this will give you another opportunity to have fun. Trust your process and experimentation, let your imagination flow with the paper! Do not forget that you can use the forum for any questions you have, I will answer you as soon as possible. It has been a pleasure to share with you, I hope you have found a lot of inspiration in this course. See you soon! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project This is the end of the course and I'd like to offer some tips. The most important one is to start with a story you know well and that you like. Think about what inspires you in this story. What are you excited to depict and discover with your own imagery? Take your time to explore materiality and play with your structures to find your narration method. Allow yourself to learn without pressure. Remember that in any discipline you need to put in the time to get good. Trust in your process and experimentation, and things will come to you while you play with paper. I'll meet you i...”

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Course summary for: Paper Cutting Illustration: Create Extraordinary Books

• Level: Beginner
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• 5 units
• 21 lessons (4h 23m)
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• Category

  Craft, Illustration

• Areas

  Bookbinding, Children's Illustration, DIY, Editorial Design, Narrative, Paper Craft, Storytelling, Traditional illustration