Works In Progress

[dragonglow]

These are for some new bamboo tile/domino pendants. I'm not sure how many different kinds of animals and creatures I want to draw yet. I like to start with th eyes. I didn't have a US penny nearby so I used this Canadian coin.

-- DragonGlow - Amber

[artistjillian]

Awesome Matthew! -- ~Jillian artist, Jillian Crider ... google me!

[suejo0101]

That is phenominal Matthew! Sue

[papermatthew]

Thanks!

[poozybear]

Matthew, she is GORGEOUS. I'm sitting here staring at the detail in her fins and scales, and am completely blown away. Amazing work! -- Kathy

[cottagegardenstudios]

Yes - she is just stunning!! Love the work you do Matthew - so unique and lovely!!! Here is a WIP of a new series I'm doing, Everyday Witch's Days. The first series sold so well, these are bigger - am keeping my fingers crossed... -- ....Sarah.... "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." -Author Unknown Just altered image size, as was throwing the thread out. Sorry. -- Edited by artistjillian at 05/14/2009 11:10 AM PDT

[elfwitchcom]

WOW Matthew she is GORGEOUS and I sure wish I had enough cash sitting around cuz she would be MIIIIIIIIIINEEEEEEEE for sure! I love your shop series Sarah and hope they continue to do well for you! -- ~Faerydae Click to grow:

[papermatthew]

Thanks everyone! For my next trick, I am making another paper sculpture from the same drawing - but reduced to ACEO size... It will be made up of almost the same number of pieces (the necklace will be a few less pieces and the background will be simpler...)... -- Edited by papermatthew at 05/15/2009 1:40 PM PDT

[artistjillian]

Oh my! Well, that should be a winner Mathew - looking forward to seeing it. -- ~Jillian artist, Jillian Crider ... google me!

[papermatthew]

Here are the pieces for the ACEO sized mermaid... It has 5 fewer pieces than the big mermaid had (all from the necklace...) Next comes the shaping and gluing... -- Edited by papermatthew at 05/15/2009 4:55 PM PDT

[papermatthew]

Tail all shaped and glued...

[artistjillian]

Incredible work. Who would ever think those bits of paper would shape up into such a treasure. -- ~Jillian artist, Jillian Crider ... google me!

[drawdog5]

Matthew, it's amazing how you create life and flow with just paper! Thanks so much for sharing your process. My jaw's on the floor and I'm drooling just a little bit ;) I remember being fascinated by the paper illustrations in some of my ChildCraft books so many years ago. I'm still fascinated! -- -Ann "Now, go away, or I shall taunt you a second time."

[papermatthew]

Thanks Jillian and Ann! Here's everything shaped and some parts put together(except the hair and necklace...) Then everything put together without the hair... And here's the finished ACEO.. It didn't turn out perfect - but I'm amazed I was able to do it at all since it was from a larger drawing... I need to get some thinner paper to use for really fine details on small sculptures... I'll be listing it later today, probably starting at 99 cents... Matthew -- Edited by papermatthew at 05/16/2009 2:14 AM PDT

[papermatthew]

I just realized that the shadows on the picture I posted aren't great (makes the face look worse than it really is...), so here's a picture with different lighting... Matthew -- Edited by papermatthew at 05/16/2009 3:23 AM PDT

[papermatthew]

One more picture, then I promise I'll stop.... a side-by-side comparison of the 5x7 and ACEO mermaids... Matthew