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I Handcut Paper Animals And Use The Sky To Bring Them To Life
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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.

More info: Instagram

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The Juniper Tree – Grim brothers

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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

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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SandervanAtten
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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!

StephanieKobialka
Community Member
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!

Community Member
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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IraAjah
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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 :)

Community Member
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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ClareHenderson-Howat
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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?

Community Member
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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JeanineCollins
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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?

Community Member
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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CJBarker
Community Member
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!

FarheenChowdhury
Community Member
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!

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

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

Community Member
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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Community Member
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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Roxanne Hughes
Community Member
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. :)

GrimmTale
Community Member
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")

milancaptein
Community Member
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

SandervanAtten
Community Member
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!

StephanieKobialka
Community Member
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!

Community Member
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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IraAjah
Community Member
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 :)

Community Member
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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ClareHenderson-Howat
Community Member
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?

Community Member
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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JeanineCollins
Community Member
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?

Community Member
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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CJBarker
Community Member
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!

FarheenChowdhury
Community Member
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!

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

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

Community Member
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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Community Member
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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Roxanne Hughes
Community Member
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. :)

GrimmTale
Community Member
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")

milancaptein
Community Member
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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