Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Elegant Ivory Frame Added to the PaperPortraits.com Frame Selection


Elegant new Ivory 5x7 and 8x10 Silhouette frame has been added to the PaperPortraits.com frame collection. This frame is really rich and gorgeous looking, made of real wood,
and has a hand gold leafed inner lip.
First Anniversary Wedding Silhouette hand cut by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
 Framed in 8x10 wood frame, antiqued ivory with hand gold leafed inner lip.
This frame can be found in the PaperPortraits Etsy shop on the side bar of this blog.
 

Sunday, December 22, 2013

King Thranduil Bronzed Silhouette


American actor Lee Pace plays Elvin King Thranduil in the new motion picture The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. I was so stricken by this character's beautiful costume and head dress, I thought I'd give it a go as a bronzed Silhouette. 
***Sorry, this Silhouette is intended as a show piece only, and is not for sale.***

The process of hand embellishing a Silhouette is fun but challenging, as Silhouette paper is VERY unforgiving as a medium. If the Silhouette is cut incorrectly, you must re-cut it, and the paper itself has such an unusual grain to it, you cannot erase or alter/soften your paint or
drawing lines on it in once a mark is made.

Currently, there are about 100 working Silhouette Artists in the world, and maybe only 2 of us that make embellished or "bronzed" Silhouettes.

First, the silhouette must be hand cut with scissors as a solid black figure, then details are carefully hand drawn and/or painted in. For King Thranduil, both pencils and paint were used.

Lee Pace as Elvin King Thranduil by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.

Above is King Thranduil, about 3/4 of the way finished. More silver detail needed to be added into his hair, boot detail, and another layer of gold added to his coat on the right hand side.

Lee Pace as King Thranduil by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken. The Hobbit Desolation of Smaug.
 
Some close up details King Thranduil's crown, hair, coat and boot. 
Click on any of these photos to enlarge. Images may be shared, but with credit, please. 
Images may NOT be taken and copied, or used for resale.

To have YOUR silhouette custom hand cut and hand bronzed from your photos,
please see my Etsy shop on the side bar,
or go to my website Paperportraits.com and send an email inquiry.
 

Historical samples of bronzed Silhouettes, from the 1700-1800's. 
Courtesy Peggy McClard Antiques.
That's me in the middle.
Ahhh, what an Elf I would have made.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Custom Silhouettes for Christmas!


 Hand cut Silhouettes custom made from your photographs by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
Be sure to place your order by December the 12th for Christmas delivery in the USA.
Go to PaperPortraits.com and click on the Portraits by Mail button
 for photo instructions, prices, and further information!
Just take a perfect right profile, email it as a jpg attachment, and pay securely on line!
Merry Christmas!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Custom Birthday Cake Topper Silhouettes!

Commemorate a BIG Birthday with a Custom Birthday Cake Topper featuring YOUR Silhouette!

Custom Birthday Cake Topper Silhouette by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
Laser cut from food safe acrylic.

First your Silhouette will be hand cut the old fashioned way, then it will be computerized and sent to the laser.  You will receive the paper Silhouette along with your cake topper to give as a gift!
 
See the PaperPortraits Etsy shop on the side bar for prices and details!

Custom Silhouette Ornaments

Custom laser acrylic Silhouette Ornaments! The perfect gift for Christmas!
 Your Silhouettes are all hand cut first from paper, then computerized and cut from sturdy acrylic to make your custom ornaments.
 Laser cut Custom Silhouette Christmas Ornaments by
Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.

 Personalized ornaments also available, with either one or two subjects.
This Custom Silhouette Christmas Ornament was laser cut, with the Silhouette engraved into the middle. Then the Silhouette is painted by hand!
 
See Kathryn's Etsy shop on the side bar for prices and details!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Custom Wedding Cake Toppers with Your Silhouettes!

Wouldn't you like to have a Wedding Cake Topper that is totally unique to YOU? What better way than to have an elegant Silhouette hand cut by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken, then computerized and cut from food safe acrylic. You will ALSO receive the hand cut Silhouette in with your Cake Topper package...so pretty to keep this true Silhouette heirloom FOREVER!

See Kathryn's Etsy shop on the side bar for prices, details on how to order, and different design choices.

Custom Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.


Custom Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
 
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To Make Your Wedding Complete!
 
For Wedding entertainment and favors all rolled in to one, Kathryn is also available to make authentic hand cut silhouettes LIVE ON THE SPOT at your Wedding Reception!

Seeing is believing!!! There are less than 100 working REAL Silhouette Artists in the entire world!!!

Guests will be amazed to watch the process of freehand Silhouette cutting...NO TRACING, NO COMPUTERS, NO PROJECTORS, NO PHOTOSHOP!!!! Just an Artisan with a sharp pair of scissors and black paper.
* Portraits take just two minutes per person.
* Up to 100 portraits can be hand cut of your Guests in 4 hours.
* Two copies of your Guest's Silhouette will be cut simultaneously. One for the Guest to keep, and one that will be mounted into a Guest Book, for the Bride and Groom to keep!
* Please go to  PaperPortraits.com and send an inquiry to check Kathryn's availability. Be sure to Include the city, state and country, the start time of your reception, and number of Guests you are expecting.
* Kathryn has been featured on national television and Bridal magazines doing this rare art in its purist form.
*Watch Kathryn's 3 minute Wedding video HERE:
Silhouettes by Kathryn Wedding Video

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

NEW!!! Custom Wedding Cake Topper Silhouettes and the ULTIMATE Cake Topper Silhouette Set!

Custom Wedding Cake Toppers, Custom Birthday Cake Toppers and Cupcake Toppers!
By Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
 The ULTIMATE Custom Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette set! Silhouetted Toppers of the Bride and Groom facing each other, AND your framed hand cut Silhouettes for display at the reception!

The Ultimate "Double Subject" Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette. Includes artwork and frame!
Double Wedding Cake Topper Custom Silhouette by Kathryn Flocken.
 Or you may just get the Custom Wedding Cake Silhouette Toppers by themselves.
 Your Silhouettes will be hand cut by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken,
 then computerized and lazered out of food safe acrylic to make your Cake Toppers.
Wedding Cake Toppers Custom Silhouettes by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
 Custom Wedding Cake Toppers Silhouette
by Kathryn Flocken of PaperPortraits.com
 Custom Wedding Cake Silhouette
by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken
Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette with Pet
by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken of PaperPortraits.com
 
Laser cut from food safe acrylic.
6" tall with a 2" cake spike.
 
Check out the side bar for prices and details
in the PaperPortraits Etsy Shop!
Victorian and Generic Wedding Cake Topper Silhouettes too! 
 
 
Alice in Wonderland Cake Toppers for Weddings and Birthdays!
Peter Pan and Wendy Cake Toppers and cupcake Toppers for Weddings and themed parties! 
 
Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette with Arch. Original design by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
 
Chuppah Wedding Cake Topper Silhouette for a Jewish Ceremony.
Comes complete with Chuppah design of your choice, and even a tiny Wedding Glass! 
 
Custom Cake Topper Silhouette with Couple, child and Pet! 

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Laser Cut Halloween and Wedding Cake Toppers!


 Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein Halloween and Wedding Cake Topper, Copyright Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.

Your Halloween party will be a scream this year with this fun new laser cut cake topper of 
Frankenstein and his Bride!

Disney Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken created these original designs, then they are laser cut from food safe acrylic. These toppers are then carefully embellished by hand with acrylic paint for added detail. Place them on your cake with a little space between for added dimension and effect!

Product description:
One Bride of Frankenstein and one Frankenstein Halloween and/or Wedding topper.
Laser cut from food safe acrylic.
Bride measures 6 3/4" tall with a 2" cake spike.
Frankenstein measures 7" tall with a 2 1/2 inch cake spike. 

See Kathryn's Etsy shop on the side bar for price and details. 
Custom Wedding cake toppers can also be made for you from your photos!


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Silhouette Restoration Service.

 
Kathryn can reproduce hand cut authentic Silhouettes from your photos or originals. This is a GREAT save if your portraits have sustained water damage, deterioration, or if you just need extra copies and want them to mimic your originals!
Please inquire at www.PaperPortraits.com
 

Friday, August 16, 2013

Original Silhouette Sets!

Here are some new and unique hand cut Silhouette sets 
you can find in my Etsy Shop on the side bar. 
Lewis Carroll inspired Alice in Wonderland original Silhouette
set by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
Buy the complete set of four, or you can get just a few if you prefer!
Halloween original hand cut Silhouette series of four cuttings, 
hand made by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
Hand cut original Silhouette of Girl With a Pearl Earring by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.
Inspired by Dutch painter Vermeers' Masterpiece (seen on the far left).
Available in color, or black and white.
Pug Silhouette set. Hand cut original Silhouette designs by Kathryn Flocken.
Choose two, fawn or black, with either pink or blue bows!

 Chihuahua Silhouette set. Hand cut original designs by Kathryn Flocken.
Choose two, beige or black, with either pink or blue bows!


Saturday, August 10, 2013

Original Tudor Silhouette Series by Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken.

 Tudor Print 8"x12" on archival paper. The Six Wives of King Henry VIII.

 
Hand cut original Silhouettes of Queen Anne Boleyn.

 Tudor Charm Pendant Jewelry Necklace featuring The Six Wives of King Henry VIII. 
 Queen Anne Boleyn Silhouette Pendant. Tudor Jewelry. Necklace.
 The Tudors Charm bracelet. The Six Wives of King Henry VIII.
Tudor Silhouette original jewelry series. Charm bracelet featuring The Six Wives of King Henry VIII.
 The Tudors decorative throw pillow featuring The Six Wives of King Henry VIII.
Tudor decorative throw pillows.
Your choice of Tudor Queen, or the entire group!
Tudor Silhouette Series wall clock, featuring The Six Wives of King Henry VIII. 
Tudor Original Silhouette series Stationery, set of 9 cards with envelopes.
Find all items in the PaperPortraits
 Etsy shop on the side bar!

The Six Wives of King Henry VIII as they have NEVER been seen before!
Until now, this famous group of historical figures have only been depicted in 3/4 or front facing portraits...many of which were flattering exaggerations done by Artists of the court, or drawn later from the verbal descriptions left in historical records.

This original series of Tudor Silhouette profiles was created through the research and imagination of Silhouette Artist Kathryn Flocken, and is EXCLUSIVE to this Etsy shop!

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King Henry VIII is encircled by all of his wives with a symbol of their fates!

Wife #1 Catherine of Aragon (Divorced~ Broken heart)
Wife #2 Anne Boleyn (Executed~ Beheaded by sword)
Wife #3 Jane Seymour (Died~ Gravestone with cross)
Wife #4 Anne of Cleves (Divorced~ Broken Heart)
Wife #5 Catherine Howard (Executed~ Beheaded by axe)
Wife #6 Catherine Parr (Survived ~ Crown)

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PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AROUND MY ETSY SHOP FOR MORE TUDOR ITEMS, CUSTOM HAND CUT SILHOUETTES MADE TO ORDER, HAND BRONZED SILHOUETTES, COPPER SILHOUETTES, HOLLOW CUT SILHOUETTES, MY CHILDREN'S BOOK AND LASER CUT WOOD JIGSAW PUZZLES!!!

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

*****King Henry and his many Queens would have never posed for their Silhouette portraits during the time of King Henry VIII's reign in the 1500's, as the art of Silhouette cutting began roughly 200 years later in France (then the photographic portrait came about 100 years after THAT!). The portraits of those days were usually commissioned oil paintings, a luxury reserved only for royalty and those of great wealth. These are the artistic musings of what these people may have looked like in Silhouette, had the art form been around in that time period.

*****No watermarks or copyright marks will appear directly on or around the images you will receive. Images shown in this Etsy shop are medium to low resolution to preserve their uniqueness. You will receive high quality, crisp images on your items.

*****The copyright of these images is NOT transferred to the buyer of such artwork at the time of purchase. The purchase of any piece of artwork offered for sale entitles the buyer ONLY to physical possession of the artwork and the right to resell that single physical piece of artwork, but does NOT give the buyer or any one else any other rights, including the right to reproduce the artwork or to prepare derivative works from the artwork.

*****COPYRIGHT WARNING: The additional step of copyright protection HAS been taken on this Tudor Silhouette series including this specific clock design. This series has been copyrighted through the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Sole ownership and all rights belong exclusively to Kathryn Flocken of Paperportraits.com. All copyright infringers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, and monetary damages will be sought after.
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