Today, we’re delighted to introduce you to Calvin Nicholls, a man who transforms simple sheets of paper into something extraordinary. Using archival paper, scalpels, and embossing tools, and drawing inspiration from wildlife, the Canadian artist sculpts detailed, lifelike 3D pieces that look as if they could move.
We’ve selected a wide range of Nicholls’ creations, where a little help from light and shadow brings each one to life, turning fragile paper into a vivid celebration of nature.
Without further ado, scroll down to explore this collection of impressive, meticulously crafted works, and let us know in the comments which one you loved most.
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Unbelievable skill, the time and effort which he must have to dedicate to this art is mind blowing.
Seriously realistic. First thought was, why is fox white?, cos I thought it was REAL!
They are all extraordinary, but if they were colored properly, they would be downright fantastic!
I am always envious of talented people. I can grow hostas from seed, make tomato jam from our own tomatoes, but a true talent like this? No.
Such skill and talent. The patients just needed to have the vision; then the skill to execute it, just blows my mind.
My first thought was that this is amazing, intricate art. My second was that they'd be hard to dust. Sigh. I guess I'm an adult now.
i dunno. . .something must be wrong with my paper because it don't do that.
I am always envious of talented people. I can grow hostas from seed, make tomato jam from our own tomatoes, but a true talent like this? No.
Such skill and talent. The patients just needed to have the vision; then the skill to execute it, just blows my mind.
My first thought was that this is amazing, intricate art. My second was that they'd be hard to dust. Sigh. I guess I'm an adult now.
i dunno. . .something must be wrong with my paper because it don't do that.
