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I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (34 New Pics)
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I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (34 New Pics)

I Made These 13 Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (New Pics)I Am A Paper Artist And I Make Realistic Animals And Plants, Here Are My 13 New SculpturesI Sculpt Detailed Animals And Plants Out Of Paper (36 New Pics)I Make Realistic Insects, Animals, And Plants Out Of Paper (36 New Pics)I Recreate Lifelike Flora And Fauna Out Of Paper (36 New Pics)I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (36 New Pics)I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (34 New Pics)I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (34 New Pics)I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (34 New Pics)I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (34 New Pics)
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About a year ago, I posted about the insect sculptures that I created from Italian crepe paper. You all seemed to like them! Since then, I have created many more and I wanted to share a few of my newest creations with you. My work is mostly inspired by nature and the diversity of creatures that have evolved on our planet.

Let me tell you a bit about me and my work. I am a professional illustrator and paper artist from Germany. In 2017, I started to create crepe paper flowers and plants. Soon after that, I began to experiment with the medium to see what else I could make with it and made my first insects―an orchid mantis and a stick insect. Since then, I have refined my techniques to add more details and make them more life-like.

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    I try to recreate the beauty and weirdness of nature in paper. I want to show people that species that are often disregarded and threatened due to human impact on Earth also have immense beauty and value. Some of these animals are also very rare, but decorative, so I’m happy to offer a cruelty-free option for people to enjoy these animals in their homes.

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    Since I often get asked about my work process, here are a few WIP pics of the Hercules beetle. I hope you enjoy them!

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    I Use My Unique Technique To Create Realistic Animals And Plants From Paper (34 New Pics)

    I usually use Italian crepe paper, wire, glue, pastel chalk/paint. Sometimes I also use modeling clay for the eyes, cardstock for stability, cotton swabs or fabric scraps for volume.

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    Tina Kraus

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    My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

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    My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

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

    These are amazing! So lifelike, so beautiful. You deserve to go viral with the quality of your work. Best of luck to you!

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

    They're awesome - so realistic I thought it was just another photography post! My particular fave is the Gecko with/out Moth.

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

    I literally thought the first one was a photo of the actual insect. The realism on these is stunning. And the gecko and axolotl look impossible real for being made of paper! Every detail is perfect. 0_o

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

    You made these from paper!? You have amazing talent, patience and eye sight. Wonderful!

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

    😳😳this is awesome!! U did a great job... It is unbelievable... It is so real that i have to zoomed it out and had a look twice to confirm it is paper☺☺.... Has off to u... Great work of art.. 👌👌🙂

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

    These are all amazing and so incredibly lifelike. There is so much skill and detail that goes into your work. I love the gecko and the emerald moth.

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

    You make these of paper?! You have tremendous talent, patience and eyesight. Wonderful!

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

    What are these made out of? They look incredible! My fav has to be the axolotl - truly mazing!

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

    These are awesome! Love the details and colouration - hard to believe they're not the real animals!

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

    These are amazing! So lifelike, so beautiful. You deserve to go viral with the quality of your work. Best of luck to you!

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

    They're awesome - so realistic I thought it was just another photography post! My particular fave is the Gecko with/out Moth.

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

    I literally thought the first one was a photo of the actual insect. The realism on these is stunning. And the gecko and axolotl look impossible real for being made of paper! Every detail is perfect. 0_o

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

    You made these from paper!? You have amazing talent, patience and eye sight. Wonderful!

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

    😳😳this is awesome!! U did a great job... It is unbelievable... It is so real that i have to zoomed it out and had a look twice to confirm it is paper☺☺.... Has off to u... Great work of art.. 👌👌🙂

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

    These are all amazing and so incredibly lifelike. There is so much skill and detail that goes into your work. I love the gecko and the emerald moth.

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

    You make these of paper?! You have tremendous talent, patience and eyesight. Wonderful!

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

    What are these made out of? They look incredible! My fav has to be the axolotl - truly mazing!

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

    These are awesome! Love the details and colouration - hard to believe they're not the real animals!

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