Comments on: Paper: Tear, Fold, Rip, Crease, Cut [Contest]

By: Anand Prakash

Anand Prakash — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:19:54 +0000

Hello, I am a paper artist based in India and I totally agree with you about recycled paper. I am one of the few rebellious artists in the country who has stuck with his style and use of recycled paper. I use only recycled paper in my work and I have made it profitable too. It started out as a hobby eight years back and today its a full fledged global business. I would like to share the words of Jan Moulder, which I completely relate to "My work is an expression of my soul and a manifestation of the enchantment of the natural world. I am honored to be the conduit for this utterance. As I have worked with this medium, I have moved into the deeper rhythm of my life and have become aware of the magic that surrounds us all. My hope is that my work will touch others in such a way that they, too, can feel the magic." I just hope I can get one of your books here in India. My blog: http://anandprakash.com/ Company website: http://www.anandzcreation.in/

By: ana poda

ana poda — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:48:07 +0000

Thank you Robert! I'm smiling at your smile :) I wish all of us could be happy with small and simple things!

By: Marta

Marta — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:07:47 +0000

I use paper for everything in my everydaylife! but I specially use it to make drawings, and take notes in my sketchebooks.

By: Gaby

Gaby — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:12:39 +0000

I used a giant roll of paper to draw a giant nude picture of my boyfriend – and that only used up a small part of this roll I got – the possibilities of the blank sheet are ENDLESS.

By: anna b

anna b — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:21:08 +0000

i love using old magazine pages/paper to fold and paste into fun envelopes. people don't get snail mail enough these days and the unique paper makes it even more of a treat.

By: Robert Tzopa

Robert Tzopa — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:26:21 +0000

Hello Ana Poda, Your story about the paper punch confetti was delightful. It speaks of happiness. Thank you for that image. I did smile. cheers, Robert.

By: E73

E73 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:35:18 +0000

Paper allows me to discover the past, record the present, talk to the future, and write down fake phone numbers from sexy ladies.

By: ana poda

ana poda — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:13:19 +0000

After I've spotted the paper punch in the office, I've cleaned it up keeping the white confetti into my pockets. I don't remember receiving so many smiles from people whom have something blown in their face ever.

By: dop

dop — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:24:52 +0000

Like a number of people who've posted, and because I'm a designer, I like to make everyday objects with paper. one such series are plates and bowls from a few different years of tax returns and paystubs – the first one, tax bowl 2005, is a simple, slump-molded paper bowl made from a pulped copy of my tax return that year – I mean how else can you deal with so many pages of something with that kind of information on each and every page? I think paper is the un-sung modeling material of the design world. It's wonderful.

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:20:57 +0000

Paper is a beautiful material. I've got a rug in my living room made from twisted paper strands. I concocted a paper dress for a 60s party that guests took for the real thing. I made paper star ornaments from a pile of Design Within Reach catalogs (minimalist graphic design lends a great quality to the ornaments!) And, I work everyday at a desk made of cardboard. It's simple and sturdy and has developed its own patina. Oh paper, where would I be without you…