Milk and Cookies Art Prints

February 07, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

I’m going to dub today “Cute Day” because I have some really cute paper goodies to share with you, starting with these adorable giclée art prints from Melbourne, Australia based shop, Milk and Cookies. Tali Gal-on, the illustrator/designer/animator behind this sweet shop, offers prints and greeting cards featuring her original illustrations. I want the argyle sweater wearing, not so scary bear print for my office! – found via Indie Fixx

images from Milk and Cookies

Win a Raccoon Screen Print from Small Talk Studio!

January 26, 2011 // kristen // 63 replies

I was completely jazzed when Alyssa Nassner of Small Talk Studio let me know about her super cute new Raccoon Screen Print. The limited edition screen print features two lovey dovey raccoons out for a refreshing tandem bicycle ride, and I just love their little outfits. A bandana! A scarf! A cardigan sweater! So cute, and a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift idea, too.

And guess what? Alyssa’s generously offered to give away one of these cutie patootie prints to a lucky Paper Crave reader. Sweet! In order to enter, just comment on this post, letting us know what your ideal date would be. Would you love a romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant, followed by a night of dancing? Or would you prefer something more laid back, like an evening of watching movies in your jammies with your sweetie? We’re looking forward to hearing what you’d love to do!

This giveaway will end at midnight eastern time on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. One entry per person, please.

Between the Folds

January 24, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

I was incredibly fortunate over the weekend to happen upon “Between the Folds”, a documentary about paper folding and origami. After having watched the documentary, it seems an understatement to simply present it as a look at the art and science of origami.

I was completely entranced by the hour-long documentary, which explores the art of origami through the eyes of theoretical scientists, mathematicians, and fine artists who use origami as a means to explore, educate, and express. And, as the documentary came to its end, I was left with a feeling of awe and absolute excitement about what can be created with a single sheet of paper.

There can be as much beauty in the fold patterns and intricate diagrams used to create the final origami model as there is in the finished model itself, but I also learned that origami can be used for purposes that would’ve never crossed my mind, such as compactly folding car airbags for installation and studying the way that proteins in our body fold with the intent of discovering how we might prevent and/or combat disease.

“Between the Folds” is being shown on PBS’ Independent Lens throughout the month of January, and you can check your local listings for air times. And, if you happen to have Netflix, the documentary is available as a Watch Instantly selection.

Watch the trailer for the documentary:

images from Green Fuse Films

Sabrina Transiskus

January 24, 2011 // kristen // 1 replies

I recently spotted the jaw-droppingly beautiful work of set designer and stylist, Sabrina Transiskus, at Upon a Fold, and I’m completely blown away by her amazing work, which includes intricate paper sculpture and origami pieces for clients such as Chanel, Audi, and Moët Hennessy. And I think the origami artists mentioned in the upcoming post would be intrigued by the purple paper hat featured in the Upon a Fold post. It’s incredible!

images from Thierry Kauffmann / Sabrina Transiskus

Paper Cut Art by Molly Bosley

January 20, 2011 // kristen // 2 replies

The paper cut artwork of Molly Bosley is simply put, amazing. Molly is a mixed media artist whose mediums include collage, embroidery, and illustration, and I can definitely see the influence of her collage work coming into play in these wonderful, intricate paper cut pieces from her “The Nature of Things” collection:

See more of Molly’s amazing paper cut, embroidery, and collage work at mollybosley.com, and you can purchase a number of her original pieces, including beautiful diorama sculptures, in her shop.