Papercutting – Present Makers 2025 – Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton

I will be demonstrating some of my papercutting techniques and  exhibiting some of my papercuts during the Present Makers 2025 Exhibition, at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton, Papercutting Demonstration One of my favourite techniques is the single fold single line cut. Here positive and negative shapes add...

Make It!

Make It! Exhibition  16 November 2024 - 9th January 2025 "Local creatives bring to the Little Gallery this festive season a range of affordable and unique gift ideas   ...

A Reflective Journal – Papercuts From Sketch to Finish

When the Coronavirus pandemic gripped the world for another year in 2022, I decided that I would record some daily thoughts. I would include sketches, ideas for artworks, progress photos of current art projects, general musings of the events of the day as well as...

Paper cuts

Shadowplay and Silhouettes

The opportunity to exhibit at the Sou’ Sou’ West Open came with perfect timing. My papercut silhouettes were ready, my mixed media quartet was back from the framer and I was delighted with the resulting panel. It’s not often that I have an idea in...

Still Staying Alert …. Papercut Shadowbox

I am delighted that my papercut shadowbox has been selected for the SWAc Online Exhibition Reflections 2020. Wed 4th November - Friday11th December 2020 Reflections 2020 The seaside town of Exmouth, Devon in lockdown was eerily quiet. Coronavirus rules reminded us to Stay Alert. Viewed...

Woodland Series Papercut Mixed Media Collage IBoobyer

Woodland Papercut collage and mixed media designs

Inspiration Back in February I contacted Hawkridge Bird of Prey Centre about using their photos as inspiration. These would be for a new collection of papercut collage and mixed media designs. "Hi, I have just been looking at some fabulous birds of prey photos that have...

Irena Boobyer 3D Papercut / shadowbox - The Corner of Carlton Hill, Exmouth, iconic tree silhouette. 3D papercut demonstration in Blog post

3D Papercut Shadowbox Challenge – using scissors and software

This post is about my adventure into creating a 3D Papercut Shadowbox. I show examples of two finished shadowboxes and include information about and materials and processes. I cut all of my paper silhouettes using a small pair of scissors. Then I edit, print...

“Beautiful Bouquets” at A la Ronde

Today I visited the "Beautiful Bouquets" Exhibition at A la Ronde, taking the opportunity to see the different arrangements within the room settings of this extraordinary house.  I took a photo of my display (without a flash!) as it was so lovely to see it...

Paper Succulents and Airplants at Exeter Library

Paper Flower Installation in the glass cabinet - Exeter Library Foyer, Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PQ  Paper succulents and air plants displayed both in glass and behind glass! This work is inspired by the current trend for all things floral that thrive behind glass and terrariums. My paper plants remind...