Calvin Nicholls is an artist unlike any other. Since 1986, he’s been renowned for his signature paper-cutting technique, which results in three-dimensional art that plays with both light and shadow. A passionate animal lover, most of Calvin’s art features wildlife, from birds to bears and everything in between.
The Canadian paper sculptor is a master at delicately and intricately scoring and texturing each piece using an extreme level of precision. First, Calvin researches each animal subject to understand its anatomical makeup. He then breaks out his scalpels and X-Acto knives to place the pieces of paper just so. The end result is an eye-popping sculpture that leaps, lunges, and/or flies right off the page.
Prepare to be amazed by the artist’s process below…
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t may look like the beginning stages of a carving in wood or stone — but it’s actually a highly meticulous sculpture made entirely of paper.
The artwork of Calvin Nicholls is a collection of incredible creations to behold. This sleeping bear and its truly lifelike fur, for example, appear to pop off the page!
Each piece (which are typically animals with a white-on-white color scheme) can take Calvin anywhere from a few weeks up to a couple of years to complete.
The Canadian artist begins each piece by researching the animal to understand its skeletal structure. Then, he comes up with a simple drawing that acts as a template on which the pieces of paper will be placed.
Calvin has created hundreds of pieces, each one special and unique. He often exhibits at animal-related art shows across the globe.
To create his incredibly intricate artwork, Calvin uses four main tools: an X-Acto knife, scalpels, scissors, and glue.
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