Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) was a Dutch painter regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art and best known for compositions of geometric shapes and primary colors. Mondrian’s early work was influenced by post-impressionism and cubism. As his art evolved, Mondrian moved increasingly toward abstraction stripping away all representational elements leaving only the fundamental building … Read more
Please join us any time during June 2024 as we explore this month’s folding themes. This OrigamiSpirit challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Here is how to play along: Origami Spirit has been teaching Origami and supporting Origami Creators since 2007 Six Moon Serenity Stylish Blue Butterfly Talk Young Seahorse Ribbon Fluffy … Read more
When I was a child growing up in Colombia, I often unwrapped a favorite family treat, “Bocadillo Veleño,” without realizing that my little fingers were doing origami in action, unfolding the folding. “Bocadillo Veleño” is a delicious and sweet confection made from guava pulp and sugar. Consumed with enthusiasm all over Colombia, “bocadillo” is produced … Read more
One of the challenges that all creative people share, including Origami designers, is how to come up with new creative ideas. Here are some tips that I have used to create my own designs and can help as you explore the development of your own original Origami design ideas. Image: The Little Prince (Leyla Torres) … Read more
A model design of Daniela Carboni (Italy) Would you like to learn how to fold this model? This gem of a frog is one of those charming and ingenious origami creatures. Folded with one piece of paper, it looks like it is clinging to a square piece of paper. The folding process is meditative and … Read more