Paper Cuts From Rob Ryan

I’ve never been much good with an x-acto knife. I don’t change the blade often enough and honestly don’t have the patience to make a really precise cut. Unlike Rob Ryan. His papercuts are amazing. Not only because of their intricacy and difficulty but because of their artistic value. His art would be enchanting as a drawing or painting, but as a papercut it’s on a whole other level of intrigue.

Can you imagine sitting at a desk cutting around leaves or letters or ruffles on a skirt? I guarantee you I’d get near the end, having spent days on a single papercut, and my hand would slip and cut the whole thing in half. Ok, I’m a little dramatic possibly, but it’s not completely out of the question! Looking at these gorgeous pieces of art does make me want to try though.

Again, thanks to design*sponge, we’re able to visit Rob in his shop and have a little peak into what inspires him. Which is apparently ladybird books and music.

Look at all those tiny specs of paper on his desk. That’d drive me nuts! I bet he finds them in his hair and beard all the time. What a delightful way to make a living. Check out his shop, blog and the d*s feature and be inspired.