Paper Cut Kim

My work is inspired by Quilling. I create with three things: paper, glue, and a quilling tool. I started with traditional Quilling and have now developed my own style, using rolled paper, folded paper, and some sculptural work.

I became interested in this art-form when I saw it on the internet. With one click my world changed. I found that Quilling was an ancient art form dating back to the origination of paper in China thousands of years ago. A quill of a feather was used to roll the paper, hence the term Quilling. The earlier works are hard to find because of the delicate nature of paper. Many artifacts that have been found were adorned boxes, cards, and some jewelry. 

After some research, I set out to find supplies and once they arrived, I started rolling paper and never stopped. I find the rolling process meditative and can lose myself in it. When I create the actual piece, I put a lot of thought into balance, color composition, depth, and integrity. 

I am represented in several galleries and sell at many art shows throughout the Northwest. This all happened very quickly and my work hangs all over the world: China, France, Russia, Norway, and Canada.

The lesson I hope everyone takes from my story is to never stop trying new things. You never know when something can send you on a journey you never expected.

I get my inspiration from nature but most of it comes from my father. His name was Darcy Efraimson and he was an artist right up to the time he passed away. My father had a love of paper and used it as a medium in a much different way than myself.  Most of the time I am creating I feel him with me. I honestly believe he is guiding me, because I am not the artist. He is the artist.

My artwork gives me great comfort and a whole lot of joy. I call it feel good art!

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