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I Handcut Paper Animals And Use The Sky To Bring Them To Life
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My name is Jo Chorny also known as peaceofpaper1, and I create art by cutting paper with a scalpel.

My favourite way of photographing my papercuts is to hold them against the sky; I love the dramatic effect this gives, and the variation of colours and textures in the sky as a backdrop. Plus this way you can see my intricate cutting more clearly.

I also like the shadows that my pieces cast. I normally set them in a box frame, so the shadow appears on the back giving the papercut a great 3-D effect.

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    Jo Chorny

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    My name is Jo Chorny also known as peaceofpaper1 on instagram and Etsy, and I create art by cutting paper with a scalpel. I'm also an aerial acrobat and a mother :-)

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    Jo Chorny

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    My name is Jo Chorny also known as peaceofpaper1 on instagram and Etsy, and I create art by cutting paper with a scalpel. I'm also an aerial acrobat and a mother :-)

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

    These photos would do amazing as album art for all kinds of music! Keep on the good work! A little piece of advice: try to lose the hand (I have no idea how though), because, in my opinion, it only adds to the composition of the photo in the picture with the deer leaf. On the other hand, this way you show that it is not some layer on photoshop. But nicely done!

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

    do you sell your art? You are very talented! I would love to own a piece!

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

    Thank you so much Stephanie! <3 I do indeed sell my work here on etsy (link) and you can also email me at peaceofpaper1@gmail.com for your own commissioned piece. https://www.etsy.com/shop/peaceofpaper1

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

    It's so cool! Really wish to see the video how you made this beautiful paper art. Very inspiring :)

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

    Oh thank you Ira! I will post a short clip on Instagram soon (they only allow 15 seconds, but better than nothing right ;)) <3

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

    Incredible! They are so detailed and delicate. How long do they take to do Jo?

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

    Thank you so much Clare! Each one is different, anything from 4 hours to 40 hours <3

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

    WOW! What wonderful talent! Such a gift! Thank you so much for posting it! You are AMAZING! Do you sell them? How Much?

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

    Thank you so so much Jeanine! Yes, I sell them on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/peaceofpaper1 or you can commission your own piece, email me at - peaceofpaper1@gmail.com - Each piece is unique. Prices start from €40 (euros) I post worldwide <3

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

    These are stunning, incredible work. The detail, like the straw at the hen's feet, is phenomenal!

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

    Is it possible to give just one template so that we can make one ourselves??? PLEASSEEE???? Thank-u!

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

    I will in the future make a template (when I get a little more time) so keep your eyes on my pages ;) <3

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

    Beautiful! Also, is that rainbow cloud real or Photoshopped?

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

    Oh thank you KittyBuns! <3 Well the sun made it on the camera, but I exaggerated it a bit ;)

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

    So beautiful, do you sell these on Etsy or somewhere?

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

    Thank you Anne! <3 Yes I am on Etsy as peaceofpaper1 https://www.etsy.com/shop/peaceofpaper1

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

    Do you sell these? I'd like one of each, please and thank you. :)

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

    Absolutely stunning! Beautiful work ...you have much patience! (I also want to let you know: Your piece titled: "The Juniper Tree – Grim brothers", should be spelled "Grimm")

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

    "Nature is in our hands" is not a sky, but a wall or something. s.o.s

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

    These photos would do amazing as album art for all kinds of music! Keep on the good work! A little piece of advice: try to lose the hand (I have no idea how though), because, in my opinion, it only adds to the composition of the photo in the picture with the deer leaf. On the other hand, this way you show that it is not some layer on photoshop. But nicely done!

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

    do you sell your art? You are very talented! I would love to own a piece!

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

    Thank you so much Stephanie! <3 I do indeed sell my work here on etsy (link) and you can also email me at peaceofpaper1@gmail.com for your own commissioned piece. https://www.etsy.com/shop/peaceofpaper1

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

    It's so cool! Really wish to see the video how you made this beautiful paper art. Very inspiring :)

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

    Oh thank you Ira! I will post a short clip on Instagram soon (they only allow 15 seconds, but better than nothing right ;)) <3

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    Incredible! They are so detailed and delicate. How long do they take to do Jo?

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    Thank you so much Clare! Each one is different, anything from 4 hours to 40 hours <3

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    WOW! What wonderful talent! Such a gift! Thank you so much for posting it! You are AMAZING! Do you sell them? How Much?

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

    Thank you so so much Jeanine! Yes, I sell them on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/peaceofpaper1 or you can commission your own piece, email me at - peaceofpaper1@gmail.com - Each piece is unique. Prices start from €40 (euros) I post worldwide <3

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    Is it possible to give just one template so that we can make one ourselves??? PLEASSEEE???? Thank-u!

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    I will in the future make a template (when I get a little more time) so keep your eyes on my pages ;) <3

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    Beautiful! Also, is that rainbow cloud real or Photoshopped?

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    Oh thank you KittyBuns! <3 Well the sun made it on the camera, but I exaggerated it a bit ;)

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    So beautiful, do you sell these on Etsy or somewhere?

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    Thank you Anne! <3 Yes I am on Etsy as peaceofpaper1 https://www.etsy.com/shop/peaceofpaper1

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    Do you sell these? I'd like one of each, please and thank you. :)

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    Absolutely stunning! Beautiful work ...you have much patience! (I also want to let you know: Your piece titled: "The Juniper Tree – Grim brothers", should be spelled "Grimm")

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