Day 13-Liar, liar

 Fairy Tale characters are very fun to draw and even more fun to re-imagine with paper cuts.  I love the way the nose breaks up the space in this piece.  Don't you just want to say "Liar, liar pants on fire?"

Day 12-Dog walking lady

My sister asked me to do something Erte-esque.  This is my first attempt, and I took a cue from his use of patterns and exaggerated lines (at once slim and curvaceous-wicked!) to construct this paper-cut...the dog is invisible for now due to time constraints:) I also played with adding volume by using an embossing tool on the hat.  And the lips are getting easier-phew!

Day 11-Savage

I saw the Alexander McQueen retrospective "Savage Beauty" this weekend at the Met, and was inspired to make some fashion illustrations.  His clothes are amazing- the structure, texture and detail are mind-boggling...and every one had a great hat or fascinator!

Day 10- Chic

All she needs is some Champers...cheers!

Day 9- I want to ride my bicycle

I was looking at the Sartorialist Blog yesterday and everyone was on bikes.  So fun!

Day 8-Glam

I am going out of computer range for the next few days so I am posting my weekend paper cuts early....All inspired by vintage fashion....All I can say is after making these I realized I need to practice making lips, they are so tiny and maddening...they are my paper cut nemesis!

Day 7-MiLK Delivery!!!!

Original concept sketch











Card stock

I started drawing tonight, with no real picture in mind, and this Mad Milkman just sort of evolved.  Original concept sketch on the top and then the paper cut...this was a good way to practice some more intricate line cuts...you know what they say: "milk it does a body good."