The Papercut Process

All papercuts* are hand cut to order, from a selection of colours.

(* except framed exhibition pieces which are sold as seen)

drawn in pencil

Initial sketches are interlinked to create a draft composition that can be cut from a single sheet of paper.

set in ink

The draft composition is refined and defined to set the contours of the final cutting template. This is reversed and transposed onto paper, ready for cutting.

cut from paper

The final work is intricately hand cut from paper with a scalpel.
The image slowly emerging, piece by piece.

made to be unique

What about mistakes?

Most works contain unplanned cuts; if they do not compromise the composition, they enhance it.

Rather than seeking perfection, the process aims to capture the spirit of endeavour and the human touch.