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Here are some very artfully done papercut illustrations by Graça Brohm from Holland that I saw on her innovative portfolio site.

What is clever, apart from the excellent style in the illustrations themselves, is the use of negative space and shadow to add extra depth to each piece.

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Howlingwolves

Owl

Wildcat

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Treeinaleaf

ⓒ Graça Brohm, 2009

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  1. Francois 10.28.09 / 12am

    Interesting works. The use of negative space is like the projects of Norma Bar. And Shadow is a good idea.

  2. moonape 10.28.09 / 10am

    I agree, it’s nice to see illustrations with clever uses of negative space

  3. kat 10.29.09 / 12pm

    wow i love these, makes me want to try cutting up paper instead of drawing on it…..hmmm where did i put my craft knife, though…?

  4. mp 10.29.09 / 12pm

    Very nice! I like it alot

  5. moonape 10.29.09 / 1pm

    me too – must cut paper…

  6. rins 10.30.09 / 12pm

    oh yes, isnt her work beautiful? i love it

  7. xenos 11.10.09 / 5pm

    great find. the more simple the design, the more striking it is with the use of shadows…

  8. moonape 11.10.09 / 8pm

    so right – simplicity strikes the right chords when looking at light effects

  9. Sophie Foster 01.11.11 / 10am

    Beautiful work!

  10. Janine Yasovant 04.15.11 / 6am

    Love them :) )