©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
These portraits by Russian paper artists Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich are unbelievable. They’re so much more evocative than many portraits done in more traditional materials. They’re whimsical but still manage to speak volumes about the characters they’re portraying.
As with many of my faves, I really wish I could see them in person. The final picture gives you some idea of their small scale. I think you’re going to love them. I certainly did.
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
©Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich
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June 15, 2015 at 9:00 am
very cool!
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June 15, 2015 at 9:10 am
Aren’t they great? So glad you like them!
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June 15, 2015 at 9:02 am
As I have said before (mind you–it bears repeating) you find some awesome stuff. I loved this. Thanks for sharing.
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June 15, 2015 at 9:10 am
Thank you! (I think I’ve said that before, too!)
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June 15, 2015 at 9:34 am
Amazing detail. I’m always thrilled to share the creativity of others. Not many people would consider creating art in this medium.
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June 15, 2015 at 9:43 am
I know what you mean. I was thinking while I was looking at them “who thought of this?” I never would have believed such great work could be done on such a small and delicate scale. They’re all completely believable.
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June 15, 2015 at 10:35 am
This is awesome. I used to do tiny paper cutout things when I was younger… See what I could have become had I just listened to my HS art teacher? He wanted me to go to FIT…
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June 15, 2015 at 10:42 am
My art teachers wanted me to go into art, too.
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June 15, 2015 at 1:25 pm
Oh I like these. Very clever.
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June 15, 2015 at 1:57 pm
They are certainly that, but they’ve got so much personality!
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June 15, 2015 at 2:21 pm
Wow! How creative and amazing! It really reminds a lot of Laika’s work. There’s something to be said about working with materials like paper, clay, and the like to create art, a nostalgic feeling.
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June 15, 2015 at 2:52 pm
Like “Boxtrolls” Laika? That’s a great observation!
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June 15, 2015 at 2:54 pm
Yes! That’s exactly what I was thinking like Boxtrolls, Coraline, or ParaNorman. I love the artwork and animation. This reminded me of it.
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June 15, 2015 at 5:06 pm
Wow! The patience that some people have staggers me. Plus the manual dexterity. Incredible. These creations are wonderful. They are so graphic and sculptural and textural and dynamic and just magnificent. If i had to pick a favourite of those you have showcased, it would be Freddie Mercury.
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June 15, 2015 at 6:49 pm
I loved that, too, but I think my fave is the guy with the glasses. I wish we could see pictures of the people portrayed (if they are real).
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June 15, 2015 at 6:51 pm
Yes that would be fun. The celebrities are good likenesses so my assumption is that the other portraits are accurate too. I would love to see what he did with a paper version of me.
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June 15, 2015 at 9:02 pm
Maybe you should send him a pic and say pretty please!
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June 15, 2015 at 9:03 pm
Oh how I wish I could. 🙂
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June 15, 2015 at 6:17 pm
These are spectacular!
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June 15, 2015 at 6:50 pm
Aren’t they? I can’t stop looking at them.
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June 15, 2015 at 7:37 pm
You find the best stuff, Donna!
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June 15, 2015 at 9:03 pm
I’m not gonna lie. I was looking for someone to fist-bump when I found him.
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