Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
Create and Break Down the Blueprint
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka , Paper Sculpture Artist
About the video: Create and Break Down the Blueprint
Overview
“In this lesson we will choose your favorite sketch and refine it into a cleaner drawing. We will make a larger copy of it on a copy machine and create a blueprint for each element on separate sheets of vellum. If there are no elements that overlap then you will only need one sheet of the vellum for the blueprint.”
In this video lesson Jeffrey Nishinaka addresses the topic: Create and Break Down the Blueprint, 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
“So this is what the final sketch looks like. I've blown it up to 15 by 15 inches in a copy machine and let me show you what it looks like. I've blown this up to a larger size, 15 by 15 inches. And the reason for that is I always take into account the smallest piece that needs to be cut, how well I can cut it. From there, what I'm going to do is separate the drawing into several different elements. The bird will be one element, the flower will be another, and then the third drawing will be the stem with the buds and the stigma that goes inside the flower. And the reason for that is because t...”
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Course summary for: Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
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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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