Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
About Me
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka , Paper Sculpture Artist
About the video: About Me
Overview
“In this lesson, I will talk about my childhood, how I realized that I wanted to be an artist. And how my father guided me with his words of wisdom.”
In this video lesson Jeffrey Nishinaka addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks. Learn paper sculpture techniques to create elegant, curved pieces with expert guidance..
Partial transcription of the video
“Hi, I'm Jeff Nishinaka. I'm a paper sculptor artist based in Los Angeles, California. I'm going to start this course by telling you a little bit about who I am. I got interested in painting when I was very young, but it wasn't until I went to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California that I really became a serious artist. I studied painting with acrylics, watercolors, oils, charcoal drawing, everything. But I was always kind of a frustrated painter. It wasn't something that really came natural to me. At that time, I remember one very specific moment when my dad was putting on...”
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Course summary for: Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Paper Craft, Sculpture, Traditional illustration

Jeffrey Nishinaka
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka
Jeff Nishinaka is a globally renowned freelance illustrator, celebrated for his unique ability to transform simple sheets of paper into intricate three-dimensional sculptures.
He has collaborated with major brands such as Vogue, Cartier, and HBO, and his work has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, including the MoMa in New York. Jeff has dedicated over forty years to perfecting his craft, continuously exploring and expanding the possibilities of paper as an expressive medium.
His focus on simplicity and delicacy sets him apart in the art world, making each piece a testament to his mastery and creative vision.
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