Moving along

Creeping down another inch or so #workinprogress #artiststudio #mightbedonebyaugust #paper #paperart #papercut #paperwork #papercraft #papercutart #scherenschnitte #cutbyhand #handmade #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #xactoknife

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New piece prototype

Sketching the layout for the base cutting for my new 16x20 sculpture.  This will be similar in structure to Carnivale, but with two layers of cutting, the sculpture pieces going horizontal, and a more subdued ocean-themed color scheme. This piece will be cut out of white watercolor paper, the white pieces in the sketch will be fill-cut with wave-shapes similar to my koi fish piece, and the bright yellow will be spaces where the watercolor painting behind shows through.  The painting will NOT be bright yellow however. 😂 #paperprototyping #intheartiststudio #studiowork #originalartwork #workinprogress #papercutting #papersculpture #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

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Starting work!

...until you see how much there is still to go! #workinprogress #intheartistsstudio #studioinsider #paper #paperart #paperwork #papercraft #papercut #papercutart #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #handmade #cutbyhand #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

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Works in progress

Short attention span #workinprogress #paper #paperwork #papercraft #papercutting #papercutart #scherenschnitte #originalartwork  #inthestudio #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #xactoknife #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio

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Little Leaf

One of my little leaf sculptures against its (mostly?) finished painting background. #workinprogress #paper #paperwork #paperart #papercut #papercraft #papersculpture #papercutart #originalartwork #handcut #handmade #leaf #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A post shared by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 20, 2016 at 5:04pm PST

Bullmastiff is done and up on Etsy!

-ETSY LINK-

#bullmastiff #papercutart #petportrait is finally finished, backed, matted, and up on my Etsy shop! #dogbreedart #akcartist #paper #paperart #papercut #paperwork #papercraft #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #handmade #cutbyhand #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 20, 2016 at 1:09pm PST

And detail on the #bullmastiff #papercutart piece. #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 20, 2016 at 1:10pm PST

Pharaoh Hound going to new home!

My #pharaohhound #papercutting  sold on Etsy, will be packed and shipped today and tomorrow.  I especially love when one of my rare dog breeds finds it's home! #paper #paperart #paperwork #papercut #papercutart #papercraft #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #dogbreedart #akcartist #rarebreed #handcut #handmade #artistsofetsy #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 20, 2016 at 5:56am PST

Bullmastiff almost done

Still dragging a bit, but I managed to get in a little bit more work on my #bullmastiff #papercutting .  I will get him finished one of these days! #paper #paperart #papercraft #paperwork #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #workinprogress #akcartist #dogbreedart #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 19, 2016 at 10:47am PST

Nurse

Feeling really cruddy today, not sure at this point if it's cold or flu. Huddled on the couch under blankets with tea and a book, and of course, THIS.  She is clearly worried that I will die and not be able to feed her anymore. 😂 #winterdayinside #stupidflu #needmoreblankets #andanewhead #nursepuppy #bernesemountaindog

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 18, 2016 at 11:22am PST

New leaf sculptures

Starting the miniature #watercolorpaintings to back my little #papercut leaf #papersculptures  #workinprogress #paper #paperart #papercraft #paperwork #papercutart #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 18, 2016 at 6:22am PST

Treble art card first edition done

And finally 'Treble' #artcard #papercutting is also done and up on my Etsy shop. #papercraft #papercutart #paperwork #paperart #paper #scherenschnitte #handcut #handmade #originalartwork #music #musician #musicart #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 17, 2016 at 2:40pm PST

Solstice Tree first edition done

'Solstice' #artcard #papercuttingart piece is done!  Double-layered to give the illusion of snow-covered branches.  #aceo #originalartwork #paper #paperart #papercraft #paperwork #papercut #scherenschnitte #handmade #handcut #intothewoods #watercolor #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 17, 2016 at 11:53am PST

Neurons II art card, first edition

'Neurons' #papercut #artcard is cut, painted, mounted, and available in my Etsy shop (link in profile). #paper #paperart #papercraft #paperwork #papercutart #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #aceo #handcut #handmade #watercolor #artistsofinstagram #neurons #brains #scienceart #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 16, 2016 at 9:32am PST

Helix art card, first edition done

'Helix' #artcard #papercutart piece is cut, painted, mounted, and up on my Etsy shop (link in profile). #paper #paperart #papercraft #paperwork #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #handcut #handmade #scienceart #scienceisbeautiful #dna #genetics #genes #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 17, 2016 at 6:57am PST

Wild Tree II, final edition

'Wild Tree II' Final addition, cut, painted, and assembled. Hoping to have the new batch of #artcards up in my Etsy shop by tomorrow. #paper #paperart #papercut #papercutart #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #cutbyhand #handmade #aceo #trees #forest #intothewoods #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 16, 2016 at 7:12am PST

Art card swarm!

All 4 of my latest #artcards are done- at least the cutting part.  Background paintings are in process. #paper #paperart #papercut #papercutart #paperwork #papercraft #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #aceo #handmade #cutbyhand #snowday #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 15, 2016 at 5:42pm PST

Treble, cutting done

Treble #papercut #artcard is done!  Background painting to come.  #paper #paperart #papercraft #paperwork #papercutart #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #aceo #musicart #musicalart #musicinart #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 15, 2016 at 2:35pm PST

Treble art card in progress

'Treble' #artcard #papercutart #workinprogress #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #handmade #cutbyhand #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 13, 2016 at 3:14am PST

Handful of art cards

#artcards #workinprogress #aceo #paper #papercut #paperwork #papercraft #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #miniatures #handmade #cutbyhand #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 12, 2016 at 8:24am PST

My Boy!

My ❤️!! He loves all the snow we are having today... #bernesemountaindog #bernerlove #bigdogs #seniordog #bestfootwarmerever

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 11, 2016 at 10:50am PST

Helix art card started

Halfway done with the background fill cutting on the Helix #artcard .  #workinprogress #paper #paperart #papercut #scherenschnitte #handmade #handcut #dna #scienceart #genetics #papercutsstudio #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudioart #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 11, 2016 at 10:41am PST

All done but the varnish!

And done! Except for the varnishing, which will have to wait until it's warmer outside. So like June maybe? #woodcarving #cottonwood #woodspirit #papercutsstudio #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 10, 2016 at 3:48pm PST

Mini woodspirit

Working on a couple tiny #woodspirit #woodcarvings in #cottonwoodbark to replace the ones I sold at my show last weekend. #flexcutknives #flexcut #handmade #handcarved #papercutsstudioart #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #papercutsstudio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 10, 2016 at 12:20pm PST

Wild Tree II final edition

'Wild Tree II' #artcard #papercutting is cut!  Once I get a couple more of my planned #aceos cut I will do a batch of mini-paintings for backers.  This will be the final cut on this design. #paper #paperart #papercutart #papercraft #paperwork #scherenschnitte #cutbyhand #handmade #trees #forest #nature #papercutsstudioart #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #xactoknife #papercutsstudio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 9, 2016 at 12:29pm PST

Helix art card in progress

And starting some work on my Helix #artcard .  #paper #paperart #paperwork #papercraft #workinprogress #scherenschnitte #aceo #originalartwork #handmade #cutbyhand #productiveday #papercutsstudio #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 9, 2016 at 2:22pm PST

New art card sketches

Four new #artcards drawn, laid out, and ready to cut!  #workinprogress #aceo #miniatures #originalartwork #papercut #papercutting #scherenschnitte #cutbyhand #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 9, 2016 at 10:11am PST

Husky done and up on Etsy!

#siberianhusky #papercutart is finished, matted, and up on Etsy!  #paper #paperwork #papercut #originalartwork #scherenschnitte  #dogbreedart #akcartist #handcut #handmade #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 9, 2016 at 8:51am PST

The aftermath

After the show is over and everyone has packed up and left. I really love the bones of this space and the windows!  #artcraft #artcraftholidaysale #artshowlife #emptyroom #headedhome

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 8, 2016 at 2:15pm PST

New leaf sculptures

Working on a handful of #littleleaf #papersculptures for next year's shows- I am almost out!  #paper #paperart #paperwork #papercut #papercutart #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #handcut #handmade #xactoknife #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 6, 2016 at 3:18am PST

New carving work

Started work on some minis to replace a couple that I sold at the show this past weekend. #cottonwood #woodspirit #woodcarving #woodcarver #flexcut #flexcutknives #greenman #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 5, 2016 at 5:56am PST

Packed up

Another #artcraftholidayshow is over.  And thanks to my awesome new cart, absolutely everything fit in one load!  #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #artfairlife #nowineedanap #andpossiblyadrink

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 4, 2016 at 2:59pm PST

Husky artwork in progress

Finished up cutting a cute and fluffy #siberianhusky behind my wall at the #artcraftstudio sale

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 4, 2016 at 12:34pm PST

Other wall detail

Another shot from yesterday.  I don't do a lot of shows where I can exhibit my woodcarvings anymore since most of 'em are single-medium only.  Would love to do more of these again as well! #artfairlife #woodcarver #woodcarving #cottonwoodbark #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 5, 2016 at 4:28pm PST

ArtCraft wall detail

Booth detail- couple walls of my #papercutart Come out to the last day of the #artcraftstudio holiday sale!  #supportthearts #clevelandarts #artcraftbuilding #shopsmall #shoplocal #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 4, 2016 at 7:26am PST

Keeping busy

Getting some work done at The #artcraftstudio show.  First day is winding down, but we are here again 11am to 5pm tomorrow!  #clevelandartist #clevelandevents #artfair #artexhibit #originalartwork #oneofakind #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportthearts #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #woodcarving #christmasornaments

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 3, 2016 at 3:58pm PST

ArtCraft show setup done!

Better picture!  IG cropped the last one funny.

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Dec 2, 2016 at 1:33pm PST

Bullmastiff head!

#bullmastiff #papercutart head is done!  Going to see how much more work I can get in on him today. #paper #paperart #papercut #papercraft #paperwork #originalartwork #scherenschnitte #handmade #handcut #dogbreedart #akcartist #petportrait #workinprogress #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 28, 2016 at 7:24am PST

Tiny Reindeer and Etsy shop discount!

Oopss, shared the wrong photo sorry!  This makes it a little easier to see! Etsy shop link in profile. #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #supportthearts #shoplocal #cybermonday #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 27, 2016 at 5:15pm PST

Couple more carvings done

Going to town lately with the #woodcarving !  Something about the cooler weather always makes me want to pull my knives out. #flexcut #flexcutknives #handcarved #christmasornaments #handmade #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #northridgevilleohio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 26, 2016 at 6:12pm PST

Glen of Imaal terrier done and up on Etsy!

#glenofimaalterrier #papercutart piece is finished and up in my Etsy shop!  Link in profile. #dogbreedart #petportrait #akcartist #paper #papercut #papercraft #paperart #paperwork #scherenschnitte #handmade #cutbyhand #northridgevilleohio #xactoknife #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 26, 2016 at 10:48am PST

Glen of Imaal Terrier detail

And #glenofimaalterrier detail #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #artistsofcleveland #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 26, 2016 at 10:50am PST

More Bullmastiff work

Every detail I add, he just looks more worried #bullmastiff #dogbreedart #akcartist #petportrait #workinprogress #handmade #cutbyhand #paper #paperart #paperwork #papercraft #papercut #papercutting #papercutart #scherenschnitte #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #artistsofcleveland #xactoknife #northridgevilleohio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 25, 2016 at 2:02pm PST

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 24, 2016 at 7:25am PST

New nightcap Santa

I have a bad habit of not knowing when to stop when it comes to my woodcarvings. So I think I'm going to exercise self-control and call this guy done. Eyeball paint and hanging hardware left to go, then he will be up in my Etsy shop!  #woodcarving #woodcarver #woodcarvedornaments #santaornament #christmasornaments #christmasiscoming #butternut #madebyhand #handmade #handcarved #flexcut #flexcutknives #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 23, 2016 at 11:38am PST

Starting the Bullmastiff

Starting a #bullmastiff #papercut #art piece!  The Glen of Imaal terrier I was working on is done, just need to wait for better lighting tomorrow to photograph him and get him up on Etsy. #paper #paperArt #paperwork #papercutting #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #dogbreedart #akcartist #petportrait #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #xactoknife #artistsofcleveland

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 23, 2016 at 4:13pm PST

Almost done!

Almost done! #glenofimaalterrier #dogbreedart #petportrait #akcartist #workinprogress #paper #paperart #papercraft #papercut #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #xactoknife #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 20, 2016 at 8:17am PST

Getting there!

Working on a leg #workinprogress #glenofimaalterrier #petportrait #dogbreedart #paper #papercut #paperwork #papercutart #paperart #papercraft #scherenschnitte #xactoknife #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 15, 2016 at 3:12am PST

ArtCraft show coming up!

For the #cleveland area art-lovers:  the Artcraft Holiday Sale is coming up soon, 12/3-12/4.  Great opportunity to shop local and find gifts that nobody else has! #artshow #holidayshopping #shoplocal #supportlocalartists #artcraftbuilding #artcraftholidaysale #clevelandart #artistsofcleveland

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 13, 2016 at 12:50pm PST

Carving work

Autumn always makes me want to kick my #woodcarving into high gear! Butternut Santa carving in progress. #woodcarver #butternutwood #woodworking #christmasornaments #flexcutknives #flexcut #workinprogress #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 13, 2016 at 11:38am PST

More work on the Glen of Imaal

Cold gray blustery day, so I am getting some more work in. #glenofimaalterrier #dogbreedart #workinprogress #handcut #handmade #paper #paperart #papercut #scherenschnitte #originalartwork #akcartist #xactoknife #papercutsstudio #papercutsstudioart #artistsofcleveland #northridgevilleohio

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 11, 2016 at 3:22pm PST

Leaf color

Nothing does beautiful fall color and texture like a Japanese maple. #autumnleaves #fallcolors #fallingleaves #winteriscoming

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 11, 2016 at 12:42pm PST

New Friend

A friend rescued from the middle of a sidewalk #prayingmantis #wildlife #naturehike

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 11, 2016 at 4:48pm PST

Begin new Glen of Imaal Terrier

Second #glenofimaalterrier #papercut #petportrait is started! #akcartist #workinprogress #paper #paperart #papercraft #paperwork #papercutart #scherenshnitte #originalartwork #handcut #handmade #dogbreedart #northridgevilleohio #artistsofcleveland #papercutsstudioart #papercutsstudio #xactoknife

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 10, 2016 at 5:15pm PST

Light

We are called to be a light in the world- a light of peace, compassion, empathy.  Lifting up those in need, caring for the poor and suffering, giving from our abundance to help those with less, and respecting the value of every person even when we don't agree with or understand them. Even when the world seems to reject those values, even when kindness and love seem unfashionable- our world needs them more than ever. Let me do my best to be a light, today and every day. #bethelight #kindnessmatters

A photo posted by Becky Crane (@papercutsstudio) on Nov 10, 2016 at 10:11am PST

Finished Timber Wolf final edition!

-ETSY LINK-

Lotus ACEO edition 3/5 finished

-ETSY LINK-