One of the reasons I enjoy blogging is that I get to meet paper artists all over the world... the internet makes it so easy. Today I'm happy to introduce Tracy Balkin, a talented quiller in Johannesburg, South Africa. Like many others who have an interest in working with paper by hand, her original career was graphic design, but once she became enamored with quilling, Tracy Balkin Paper Art , was born. 

AI (artificial intelligence) has been in the news quite often recently with good reason... it's both intriguing and perplexing to many of us. And definitely controversial. Will it replace human talent or enhance it? AI images abound as text-to-image generators such as DALL·E 2, Midjourney, and Lensa AI, all of which can be tried for free at this time, are being put to the test by millions of people around the world. Blow It! AI + Procreate Marina Talamaska

Dr. Lisa Meek of BiblioBotany in Ohio creates stunning floral arrangements composed of upcycled book pages that she transforms into a profusion of realistic blooms. As a physician who specializes in cosmetic and restorative medicine, it's evident that her interest in artistry extends beyond that of the human form to the beauty and language of natural plants.   

Every now and again I enjoy a good prowl around Etsy to check out papercrafting kits. Perhaps scrolling through theses beauties will feel enticing to you.... I know I'm inspired to take up a new-to-me papercraft, but which one?!  

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for warm sun and bursts of color, just like the alliums that surround this vibrant torn paper collage created by paper artist and illustrator Lynda Wallis of Beloit, Wisconsin.  

I seem unable to go more than six months without presenting a paper jewelry round up - apologies to those of you who don't give a hoot about jewelry. But if you're like me and never tire of seeing the diverse ways paper artists are creating unique wearable art, read on and enjoy.