Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
Bend and shape the paper
A course by Jeffrey Nishinaka , Paper Sculpture Artist
About the video: Bend and shape the paper
Overview
“In this lesson we will show how to score and shape all the parts of the sculpture for the final project.”
In this video lesson Jeffrey Nishinaka addresses the topic: Bend and shape the paper, 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
“Okay, so in this lesson we're going to bend, shape, and roll the pieces. This helps create dimension and gives the illusion of 3D. So on the table I have all the pieces for the bird and the tools that I am using will be the tweezers, the little wooden dowel, the skinny one. I have this burnisher that I may or may not use, and I also have the clear acrylic rod to give it a nice big overall curve in the bird's body. That's all I need for this. Okay, so we're ready to begin. I'm starting with the feathers. These feathers are already scored. They're scored on the front side of the paper. Now we...”
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Course summary for: Paper Sculpture Techniques: Create Stunning Paper Artworks
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Category
Craft -
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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