Art can be created in many ways, with an array of materials to choose from many of us overlook paper as the main source of motivation. In today’s collection we’ll be showcasing some breathtaking paper art from around the world.

Paper craft is the collection of art forms employing paper or card as the primary artistic medium for the creation of three-dimensional objects. It is the most widely used material in arts and crafts. It lends itself to a wide range of techniques, as it can for instance be folded, cut, glued, moulded, stitched, or layered. Papermaking by hand is also an important paper craft. Painting and calligraphy though they are commonly applied as decoration are normally considered as separate arts or crafts.

Paper crafts are known in most societies that use paper, with certain kinds of crafts being particularly associated with specific countries or cultures. In much of the West, the term origami is used synonymously with paper folding, though the term properly only refers to the art of paper folding in Japan. Other forms of paper folding include Zhezhi (Chinese paper folding), Jong-i.e.-jeop-gi, from Korea, and Western paper folding, such as the traditional paper boats and paper planes.

Take a look at 70 Creative Examples of Paper Art, does it inspire you to want to learn Paper Art?

Paper Cuts

Creative Examples of Paper Art

Designer: Mauda White

Paper Feathers

Creative Examples of Paper Art

Designer: Liesl

Paper Ice Cream

Creative Examples of Paper Art

Designer: Mr Printables

Skull

Creative Examples of Paper Art

Found: Deco Abracadabra

Anatomical Cross-Sections Made of Rolled Paper by Lisa Nilsson

Author’s website: lisanilssonart.com

Paper Landscape by Eiko Ojala

Author’s website: ploom.tv

Handcut Paper Art by Lisa Rodden

Author’s website: lisarodden.com

Paper Art by Cheong-ah Hwang

Author’s website: papernoodle.com

Intricate Paper Art by Bovey Lee

Author’s website: boveylee.com

Origami by Nguyen Hung Cuong

Author’s website: flickr.com

Paper Portraits by Anant Nanvare

Author’s website: anantnanvare.blogspot.com

Paper Birds by Diana Beltran Herrera

Author’s website: dianabeltranherrera.com

One Sheet of Paper by Peter Callesen

Author’s website: petercallesen.com

Quilled Paper Portraits by Yulia Brodskaya

Author’s website: artyulia.com

Folded Paper Art by Simon Schubert

Author’s website: simonschubert.de

Animal Paper Sculptures by Calvin Nicholls

Author’s website: calvinnicholls.com

Paper Cut Art by Hina Aoyama

Author’s website: hinaaoyama.com

Origami Masks by Joel Cooper

Author’s website: joelcooper.wordpress.com

Tree Carved From McDonald’s Paper Bag by Yuken Teruya

Author’s website: yukenteruyastudio.com

Laser Cut Paper Art by Eric Standley

Author’s website: ericstandley.30art.com

Paper Cut Tapestries by Tomoko Shioyasu

Author’s website: scaithebathhouse.com

Paper Sculptures by Jen Stark

Author’s website: jenstark.com

Origami Street Art by Mademoiselle Maurice

Author’s website: mademoisellemaurice.com

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