Newspaper Collage Art by Keiko Suzuki

 Congratulations to jc, giveaway winner!

Today wraps up lucky-seven weeks of paper themed giveaways that I hope have delighted, surprised and inspired you. I'm always on the lookout for creatives/suppliers who make/sell unusual and useful paper art and paper, and will continue to host an occasional giveaway in the new year.

And now, onto this week's giveaway...

Black Lab Pet Portrait Paper Collage

Keiko Suzuki is the artist behind the Etsy shop with a playful name, Bless Hue, for which she creates softly beautiful hand torn collages from the simplest of materials, newspaper.

Paper Art Collage Chocolate Poodle

Originally from Tokyo, Keiko moved to Seattle in 2011, and soon after launched an earth-friendly business that conveys her fondness and respect for animals and nature.

 Pet Portrait Paper Collage - Japanese Bobtail

Pet portraits with personality are her specialty, as well as a variety of elegant botanical, wildlife and aquatic art.

Paper Art Collage - Flowers

Paper Art Collage - Camellia

The labor-intensive technique Keiko utilizes, chigiri-e, is ordinarily done with mulberry paper, but she searches for newsprint images to impart subtle color. Keiko first creates a sketch to serve as a pattern, debosses its outline on newspaper, and then softens the lines with a watered brush.

Paper Art Collage Window Series Initial Sketch

This allows her to carefully tease away the paper and produce a feathered edge. The resulting shapes are applied to watercolor paper with starch paste and layered to provide texture. 

Paper Art Collage Pet Portrait

Finally, she scratches the glued newspaper with a sharp pin to create additional details and applies highlights with paint.



Enjoy this video that condenses the steps from start to finish in just two and a half minutes.

Paper Art Collage - Giraffe

She is currently developing an African animal series that will be released for sale in early 2016.

Paper Art Collage - Zebra

Framing is available for giclée print orders and custom pet portrait orders for U.S. and Canadian customers via Keiko Suzuki Art, due to a partnership with Framebridge.

Paper Art Collage - Yorkie

Each print listing comes with two or three frame options that Keiko has selected to complement the art piece. For pet portrait orders, she will personally send frame options upon completion of the work. Read more about framing choices on her blog.

Paper Art Collage - Black Poodle Detail

Keiko makes less detailed pieces for holidays and special occasions that can be found on cards and other items at her Zazzle Holidays Collection.

Paper Art Collage - Happy Holidays

Keiko can be contacted via her website, Keiko Suzuki Art or Etsy shop, Bless Hue. She blogs and is on Instagram and Facebook.

Paper Collage - Detail

Now about the worldwide giveaway! [ENDED] Keiko will be sending a $35 (USD) gift card to one winner who will be able to use it for giclée prints available at her website or Etsy shop. It may also be applied toward a commissioned pet portrait.

Paper Art Collage - Boxer

The giveaway ends on Friday, December 11, 2015. Leave a comment on this post along with a way to be contacted within your comment (for example: janedoe at gmail dot com). If you are on Instagram, double your chances by liking the giveaway photo. Make sure you are following @blesshue and @allthingspaper. The winner will be drawn at random and announced at the top of this post and on the Instagram giveaway photo. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Love this . I would love a pet portrait of my bunny Bluebell x
    Iain.ross30 at gmail dot com

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  2. I've seen Keiko's work before and fell in love. Her work is sensitive and so sweet. The African series looks incredible and will bring attention to the plight of animals there. Thank you so much for the giveaway. suzymcq5atverizondotnet

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  3. This is all new to me but I really like it. Fascinating.

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  4. So detailed start to finish. Just beautiful.

    ksukeena at yahoo dot com

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  5. Pick me! Pick me! This is amazing!!
    hafwhit@gmail.com

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  6. She has a really cool technique to her art that I haven't seen before. Thanks schwabmom@gmail.com

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  7. have always wondered how picture quilts were made and I love them
    gandn74@ymail.com

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  8. Very sweet! Awesome talent. tfs
    jb523@charter.net

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  9. Love your art, unique. Thanks for the chance :)
    jslbrown2009 at aol dot com

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  10. I love this Rooster design, it's perfect.

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/203549569/chicken-art-rooster-decor-farm-animal?ref=shop_home_active_5

    yumihamano at gmail dot come

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  11. That is certainly a unique way of making a picture. Cool!!
    dragonswing15137 at yahoo dot com

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  12. The giveaway has ended. Thanks for your entries!

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