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I Build Fantasy Worlds From Laser Cut Wood
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I Build Fantasy Worlds From Laser Cut Wood

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My main interests have always been drawing, nature and fairy tales. These are the three primary ingredients which I use to create my work.

By building up layers of laser cut stained plywood, I create intricate relief pieces that bridge the gap between craft, illustration and sculpture. These works are essentially drawings that have been brought off the page and into the real world as a permanent form of storytelling.

My lifelong love of stories began when, at the age of six, my sister read me The Hobbit. Since then I have always been passionate about literature that takes you to another place, particularly fantasy and science fiction. It’s always been my ambition to create an entire world, with it’s own laws, logic and nature. The natural world is my biggest source of inspiration, from sitting on the floor watching David Attenborough documentaries with my grandfather to reading about the universe in New Scientist. The forces that govern life and shape the world have always fascinated me and provide me with a basic structure to build my own.

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    Martin Tomsky

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    London based illustrator and laser cutterer who is frequently distracted by events that didn't happen in places that don’t exist.

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    Martin Tomsky

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    London based illustrator and laser cutterer who is frequently distracted by events that didn't happen in places that don’t exist.

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    StephanieMinkus-John
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long does it take you to do them from first sketch to finish? Do you ever illuminate them from behind? They are most amazing!

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks, it depends on size and detail but usually a couple of weeks. I've never illuminated them from behind as wood is opaque, but I've seen it work well with paper.

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    Tom
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning work! How long does it take to create one?

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks! depends on the size and detail, a week or so for a little one and maybe a month for a big one.

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    StephanieMinkus-John
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How long does it take you to do them from first sketch to finish? Do you ever illuminate them from behind? They are most amazing!

    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks, it depends on size and detail but usually a couple of weeks. I've never illuminated them from behind as wood is opaque, but I've seen it work well with paper.

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    Tom
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning work! How long does it take to create one?

    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks! depends on the size and detail, a week or so for a little one and maybe a month for a big one.

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