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Susan Fulcher

Member Since: 2006

Media Specialties:  Paper;

City: Clemmons

State: North Carolina

County: Forsyth County, NC

Bio: Paper Dreams Studio
Clemmons NC

I am a Paper Artist
Paper is my art medium of choice

Collage, sculpted paper, and paper clay dolls
I do all of the above and delight in the different ways paper can be used

I am best known for my paper cutting
Paper cutting is not exclusively that funny German word Scherenschnitte (translated is simply paper cutting

There are many styles and techniques - Dutch, Polish, Mexican and English - all with their unique names and styles
The origin of paper cutting is from China and is thousands of years old. Hans Christian Anderson and Matisse were both paper cutters - one best known for his writing, the other a painter - their cuttings were as original and unique as the artist

The misunderstanding is that paper cutting is often thought of as a preprinted pattern
With multiple copies and duplicate cuttings with no thought to originality or technique
That is not correct
A true paper cutter will take as much pride in their design and drawing abilities as they do their skill in cutting

When a paper cutter takes their original design whether it is a pencil drawing or free style (no Image on paper) and carefully cuts away at each small detail it is often compared to as a sculptor of stone
It's what you take away that creates the work of art

I have a history of graphic arts which is helpful in the detailed design aspect of paper cutting

I have been a member of the Guild of American Paper Cutters since 2000
I have been a featured artist in First Cut Magazine, and I have contributed to developing paper cutting programs for children in the States and in Christ Church, New Zealand
Whether it is a personal piece or commissioned work, I always enjoy the challenge
I often tell children when presenting a class to think of their scissors as a pencil turning and gliding along the paper creating a personal work of art with each snip.

Phone: 336-766-4217

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