Yes another paper art post. Oh alright it’s true; I do have a thing for paper and it probably hinges on the fact that I prefer printed books to reading PDF versions. Well that’s not the only reason but you have to admit it, there is something about the feel of paper that just feels right. But if that was all there was to my interest in paper it wouldn’t be much of an interest would it? There’s more to paper than just the feel. Paper is chameleon like in that it can be almost anything. Sometimes it is the base of a painting and when the painting is finished you may not even know it’s was on paper. Or the paper adds its own texture so that it becomes part of the painting. Then there is paper mache which is a medium of paper and paste used to create myriads of art pieces, but what about plain paper as the medium: not painted on or mixed with paste but pure paper?

I think paper in the right hands is the perfect medium for the artist. Peter Callesen is the perfect example of what I mean. Take your time to browse through his web site and I think you will be amazed: I only wish I could be there to see your jaw drop when you view his work. Note the example above; it is simple, stunning, and yet barely hints and his mastery with paper. Enjoy his website: I did.