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I Hand-Cut Paper Into Hundreds Of Tiny Pieces To Create Sculptures Of Birds, Bees, And Other Creatures
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I Hand-Cut Paper Into Hundreds Of Tiny Pieces To Create Sculptures Of Birds, Bees, And Other Creatures

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I’ve had quite an exciting career over the last 18 years, I’ve worked as an animator, directed music videos and I’ve also owned and was the creative director of an animation company in London. All these things were a great life experience and I learnt a lot about myself. One of the main things I realised, was I that I missed creating work of my own. I wanted to slow down, get off the computer and feel a bit more free.

I started to create designs out of paper about 6 years ago. I started to make things in my spare time while I worked on graphic design and animation projects. I first made a 2D paper hummingbird. I loved working with the paper and found the whole experience really relaxing, almost like meditating.

As time went on I was lucky to become a member of the Paper Artists Collective, a global group of super talented paper artists. I started to experiment with 3-dimensional models and tried to challenge myself with more difficult designs.

My first real break came from Waitrose Magazine in the UK. I was asked to make a paper blue tit for the cover. It was a real challenge to work out how to construct the wing, I needed to find lots of images of a blue tit in flight, shot from as many angles as possible in order to work it out.

On average it takes 5 days to make one of the models. The blue tit’s feathers were all hand cut and fringed, the body was made from hundreds of hand-cut pieces of paper. The chameleon and bee are both made from approximately 600 little hand-cut paper triangles.

I find the greatest inspiration for my work comes from nature. I love the patterns, symmetry, colour, geometry and texture. I love the detail. I then try to give it a modern twist, taking inspiration from the design world – such as fashion, interiors and graphic design. My hope is to create an exciting fusion of the two, to try and create something new and fresh.

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I’m currently making a series of insects inspired by fashion designers and victorian entomological illustrations.

My first model was a bee. I decided to go for an abstract pattern using gold, pink and blue – my inspiration came from the latest Mary Karantzou ‘resort 2018’ collection. Such beautiful and inspiring work, I love her use of pattern, texture and colour.

My next project looks like it will be a stagbeetle with some popping colour, but I’m still in the early stages of design…

More info: lisalloyd.net | Instagram

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Katrine Damsgaard-Sørensen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wauw, what a gift you have. I am blown away of your talent. It is such a pleasure to see detailed, time-taking handicraft ✨

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

These are absolutely beautiful. How much time does it take you to make one? All those intricate details.

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Dawn Baik
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to see the scale of these - maybe compared to your hand?

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here's a work in progress shot.. you can see the scale and also the beginnings of the body construction. IMG_5054-5...856f0e.jpg IMG_5054-5af4199856f0e.jpg

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Jo Morris
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How are these tiny pieces of paper stuck together? I get my fingers sticky and make a mess using a glue stick to stick two bigger pieces of paper. It is amazing how they are cut out but to me it's the putting together that's intriguing.

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! I use tweezers to dab each little piece of paper on a little puddle of fast drying PVA glue, it's a bit of a race against time to use all the glue before it dries!

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

I like making handcrafts too. I think when i am doing that, I can be very calm and enjoyable.Sometimes I can reflect on myself when i doing this.

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be lovely to see your work, it is so calming to zone out and forget the world for a while!

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Claire steele
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It certainly is. I wish I was as talented. It's a real joy to witness things if such beauty

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Ethan Slusser
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you plan on selling any of them? Or make copies and than sell? I want one

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

Hi ya, thank you- yes I sell signed prints and also create originals for private commissions.

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

yes Google paid each week on-line from home over $4000+ simply by operating merely on-line. Last month I actually have got paid $19523 simply by operating four weeks on-line. Its simply wonderful and my earnings ar currently far better than regular nine to five workplace job. This job is simply outstanding. attempt currently to induce additional money on-line from the small print here...... MARSMART.COM

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Melody Lanzatella
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had some sense of what it is like to have a creative mind like yours. This is just staggering to me. How you even come up with the idea, let alone create it with such incredible precision!! Now, having seen your incredible and inspiring work, if I were to attempt to make one of these, it would just be disastrous! (think along the lines of a kindergarten aged child with safety scissors and construction paper...and most likely...blood.) Just when I think I have seen the limit of the beauty of creativity, I see work like yours that has me aghast! Lovely! Just lovely!

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

Wow thank you so much, that's so kind. I bet you could do it if you gave it a go, you can start with large pieces of paper and work your way down to smaller ones. Thanks for your kind words :)

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Daniel Holcombe
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this just a hobby? You are seriously talented, I hope you earn a good living from your art because it rocks

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh thank you that's very kind, it's starting to feel like it's taking off a bit now which is exciting- fingers crossed!

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Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are so incredibly beautiful. The attention to detail, the patience needed (and shown) and the intricacy is amazing. You really are a very talented person. I hope you go really far with these. You deserve every success. Good luck. ☺☺♥♥♥☺☺

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Kenny Kulbiski
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks to the pictures I can kinda see "how" but my head still thinks " impossible". I can see myself up to my neck in itty bitty pieces of paper babbling like an idiot. Kudos.

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Camelia Rolea
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely beautiful ! I don't place in my home art of my own. This is something I want ! Are you also selling them?

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

Hi ya, oh thank you so much that's really kind! Yeah I do sell signed prints on my website: www.lisalloyd.net xx

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Sarah Kim
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Takes a lot of effort and patience to do something like this! Thank you for your time to make others smile at your creativity.

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Brenda Paul
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! This is amazing. The attention to detail is phenomenal. These are gorgeous! Girl, you have got some hardcore talent.

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

These are really lovely Lisa! So intricate and it appeals to my love of detailed craftsmanship. I would consider designing a Pangolin - the scales would lend themselves to your technique and it's an animal that really could do with a bit more attention (especially as they're the most smuggled animal in the world, if I recall...)

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

Thank you Emily! That's really kind :) A Pangolin is an amazing idea - how awful that they are the most smuggled animal in the world. After the insect collection I might contact a Pangolin charity to see if I can come up with something for them, thanks for giving me the idea!

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Noctis Nix
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, just wow. These are spectacular! They just make me happy to look at, and I love the whimsical feel the colors give to it. What's your process? Do you make the shape of the animal yourself or do you use a base of some kind? I'm so curious!

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! I make the body from strips of paper, I can afford for it to be a bit messy as it gets covered with the little pieces of paper..!

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Katrine Damsgaard-Sørensen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wauw, what a gift you have. I am blown away of your talent. It is such a pleasure to see detailed, time-taking handicraft ✨

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

These are absolutely beautiful. How much time does it take you to make one? All those intricate details.

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Dawn Baik
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to see the scale of these - maybe compared to your hand?

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Here's a work in progress shot.. you can see the scale and also the beginnings of the body construction. IMG_5054-5...856f0e.jpg IMG_5054-5af4199856f0e.jpg

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Jo Morris
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How are these tiny pieces of paper stuck together? I get my fingers sticky and make a mess using a glue stick to stick two bigger pieces of paper. It is amazing how they are cut out but to me it's the putting together that's intriguing.

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! I use tweezers to dab each little piece of paper on a little puddle of fast drying PVA glue, it's a bit of a race against time to use all the glue before it dries!

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

I like making handcrafts too. I think when i am doing that, I can be very calm and enjoyable.Sometimes I can reflect on myself when i doing this.

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would be lovely to see your work, it is so calming to zone out and forget the world for a while!

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Claire steele
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It certainly is. I wish I was as talented. It's a real joy to witness things if such beauty

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Ethan Slusser
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you plan on selling any of them? Or make copies and than sell? I want one

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi ya, thank you- yes I sell signed prints and also create originals for private commissions.

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

yes Google paid each week on-line from home over $4000+ simply by operating merely on-line. Last month I actually have got paid $19523 simply by operating four weeks on-line. Its simply wonderful and my earnings ar currently far better than regular nine to five workplace job. This job is simply outstanding. attempt currently to induce additional money on-line from the small print here...... MARSMART.COM

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Melody Lanzatella
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had some sense of what it is like to have a creative mind like yours. This is just staggering to me. How you even come up with the idea, let alone create it with such incredible precision!! Now, having seen your incredible and inspiring work, if I were to attempt to make one of these, it would just be disastrous! (think along the lines of a kindergarten aged child with safety scissors and construction paper...and most likely...blood.) Just when I think I have seen the limit of the beauty of creativity, I see work like yours that has me aghast! Lovely! Just lovely!

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow thank you so much, that's so kind. I bet you could do it if you gave it a go, you can start with large pieces of paper and work your way down to smaller ones. Thanks for your kind words :)

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Daniel Holcombe
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this just a hobby? You are seriously talented, I hope you earn a good living from your art because it rocks

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh thank you that's very kind, it's starting to feel like it's taking off a bit now which is exciting- fingers crossed!

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Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are so incredibly beautiful. The attention to detail, the patience needed (and shown) and the intricacy is amazing. You really are a very talented person. I hope you go really far with these. You deserve every success. Good luck. ☺☺♥♥♥☺☺

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Kenny Kulbiski
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks to the pictures I can kinda see "how" but my head still thinks " impossible". I can see myself up to my neck in itty bitty pieces of paper babbling like an idiot. Kudos.

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Camelia Rolea
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is absolutely beautiful ! I don't place in my home art of my own. This is something I want ! Are you also selling them?

lisa_61 avatar
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hi ya, oh thank you so much that's really kind! Yeah I do sell signed prints on my website: www.lisalloyd.net xx

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Sarah Kim
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Takes a lot of effort and patience to do something like this! Thank you for your time to make others smile at your creativity.

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Brenda Paul
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! This is amazing. The attention to detail is phenomenal. These are gorgeous! Girl, you have got some hardcore talent.

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Emily
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are really lovely Lisa! So intricate and it appeals to my love of detailed craftsmanship. I would consider designing a Pangolin - the scales would lend themselves to your technique and it's an animal that really could do with a bit more attention (especially as they're the most smuggled animal in the world, if I recall...)

lisa_61 avatar
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you Emily! That's really kind :) A Pangolin is an amazing idea - how awful that they are the most smuggled animal in the world. After the insect collection I might contact a Pangolin charity to see if I can come up with something for them, thanks for giving me the idea!

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Noctis Nix
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, just wow. These are spectacular! They just make me happy to look at, and I love the whimsical feel the colors give to it. What's your process? Do you make the shape of the animal yourself or do you use a base of some kind? I'm so curious!

lisa_61 avatar
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you! I make the body from strips of paper, I can afford for it to be a bit messy as it gets covered with the little pieces of paper..!

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