I have featured quite a few paper artists over the years, but I’ve never seen anything that impressed me as much as the folded and cut paper creatures by Lisa Lloyd. The UK-based artist uses papers in fascinating combinations of colors and weights and textures to replicate the natural world with surprising results.

“All my sculptures are made entirely from paper, sculpting the internal structures from card and embellishing with lighter more decorative papers. A big part of the creative process is hunting out paper with interesting finishes and colours that will give my models a creative twist. I also take inspiration from the design world, seeking inspiration from creative industries such as fashion, interiors and graphic design.”

– About Lisa Lloyd

The textural effects she achieves using just paper are nothing short of remarkable. Each of her pieces features between hundreds and thousands of tiny pieces of paper. I am truly impressed with Lloyd’s eye and her patience and her creativity and her very, very good eyes.

You can see all of Lisa Lloyd’s amazing paper creations on her website and on Instagram.

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And here he is against blue.. I like him with both backgrounds and thinking about making some prints.. I’ve got some nice videos of construction and detail shots so I’ll share those soon. Hope you like him! ✂️💚🌸 . . #tocotoucan #toucan #toucans #tropical #paperart #paperarts #paperartwork #papersculpture #paperbird #exotic #hibiscus #eggplant #palmleaf #colour #colourpop #nature #naturelovers #exoticbird #bird #birdsofinstagram #papercraft #papercrafts #paper #paperartistcollective #paperartist

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The blue tit is finally finished! It’s made entirely from paper and card, apart from its wire feet and Fimo eyes. ✂️✨ . The next step is to put it into a beautiful glass display dome along with the robin and woodpecker and transport them to their new home in London. ✨ 🇬🇧 – You can view a full length clip in my stories. ✨⚡️ . #bluetit #bluetitsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #birds #paperbird #papercraft #paperart #paperartist #paperartistcollective #britishbirds

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Nov 8, 2019 at 10:44am PST

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This little guy was made as part of a magazine cover for @jetstaraustralia It was really inspiring looking through beautiful images for the project, but while doing my research I saw things that made me feel so sad. Climate change and other factors are having a terrible impact on our oceans. There are things we can do: support sustainable fisheries, cut down on plastic use, don't buy products from marine life: shark teeth, coral jewellery etc. We can do this! 🦐👏🌏 @theoceancleanup @oceanconservancy @oceana #strictlypaperart

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Feb 27, 2019 at 11:09am PST

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A lovely couple in London bought these prints and were kind enough to send me these awesome shots of them framed ready to go up on the wall! ✨👏 – These are large size limited edition signed giclee prints on Hanhemule paper.. available now on my website. Click link in bio! ✨⚡️ – #framedprints #limitededition #wallart #paperbird #entomologyart #birdsofinstagram #britishbirds #bee #bluetit #entomology #interiordecorating

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Oct 12, 2019 at 10:02am PDT

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Getting all my paper pieces together for my latest project reminded me of one of my most ambitious commissions. A Nautilus shell for a wonderful couple in the U.S. 💙 – The concept for the shell was the ocean. Each segment was created to look like rolling crashing waves. 🌊💦 – Photography by the fabulous @jameswinspearphoto 📸 – #oceanart #oceanartist #ocean #nature #blue #colourpop #texture #nautilus #natureinspiration #pattern #sea #paperart #paper #papercraft #papercrafts

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Oct 5, 2019 at 11:37am PDT

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Here’s a little white tailed bumble bee, made as a birthday present for a keen beekeeper. 🐝 All my commissions are completely unique and made bespoke for my clients. They’re quite often gifts for special birthday or occasions. 💛✨ . Each display comes with a authenticity label, care instructions and a little hand made card written for the recipient. ✨ . #weddinggiftsidea #christmasgiftideas #christmaspresentideas #weddinganniversarygift #birthdaygiftideas #anniversarygift #birthdaygift #specialoccasiongift #bumblebeeconservationtrust #savethebees #thatsdarling #entomologyart #beeart #whitetailedbumblebee #glassdome #paperart #papercraft #papercrafts

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Sep 12, 2019 at 10:27am PDT

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This new print ‘Mary Kratantzou vs bumble bee’ is now available on the website! ✨⚡️ This is the deluxe edition of the original bee. It’s inspired by the ‘Resort 2018’ collection by @marykatrantzou – I love her incredible use of pattern, colour and texture. The paper texture is made from thousands of hand cut tiny paper pieces. ✂️✨ . Luxury giclee print. Free shipping in the UK. Link in bio! ⚡️ . #marykatrantzou #fashionpiece #fashion #luxury #luxurylifestyle #gold #bumblebee #bumblebeeconservationtrust #whitetailedbumblebee #insects #entomologyart #entomology #art #limitededition #paperart #papercraft #papercrafts #paperartist #paperartistcollective #savagebeauty #metallics #texture

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Aug 19, 2019 at 10:11am PDT

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Friday flashback! Here’s a paper avocado I made a few years ago…. 🥑😋✂️ _ #paperartist #paper #paperart #paperarts #paperartwork #femaleartist #papermodel #papercraft

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Mar 15, 2019 at 11:49am PDT

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Here’s another new print that’s up on the website! Limited edition prints of the original blue tit with Apple blossom 🌸❤️! Link in bio ✨⚡️ . #papercraft #paperart #paperarts #paperartsy #bluetit #rspb #limitededition #wallart #wallartdecor #paperbird

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Aug 16, 2019 at 12:15pm PDT

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I’ve been having a great time updating my website with this years work. This is the limited edition signed Giclee print of ‘Alexander McQueen vs Chalcosoma beetle.’ A creation inspired by one of my heros @alexandermcqueen✨⚡️👏 . #alexandermcqueen #alexandermcqueeninspired #fashion #abstractart #entomologyart #entomology #stagbeetle #chalcosoma #chalcosomaatlas #insect #colourpop #texture #wallart #wallartdecor

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Aug 16, 2019 at 12:01pm PDT

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This is a fun mixed media project I worked on a few years ago, it’s an illustration that combines handmade paper waves and a whale with 2D elements created in @adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Fun! 🐋💦✂️ _ #paperart #papercraft #paperartist #mixedmedia #ocean #whale #handmade

A post shared by Lisa Lloyd Paper (@lisa_lloydpaper) on Mar 18, 2019 at 11:31am PDT

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I just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who has followed me and my work this year. I’ve been overwhelmed by your support – thank you! 💛 I also want to thank the inspiring people and organisations I’ve been following: @oneoceanresearch @janegoodallinst @savepangolinsofficial @1millionwomen @boothmuseum_nathist In these uncertain times, it’s comforting to know there are people out there with a voice, fighting to save and protect the people and creatures on our beautiful planet. I will be doing my best to help in 2019. 👊🌎💛 _ #savetheplanet #savetheplanetearth #pangolinconservation #janegoodall #conservation #wildlifeconservation #chimpanzee #nature #naturelovers #paperartist #paperart #papercrafts #handmade #collage #colourpop #colourful #colourmehappy

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