# Realistic Paper Wooden Sculptures These Stacks of Newspapers are Made of Wood By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-wooden-sculptures References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/363192/Amazingly-Realistic-Stacks-Of-Newspapers-Comics-Carved-From-Wood/) & [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/01/randall-rosenthal-realistic-wood-sculptures/) Artist Randall Rosenthal has carved these stunning paper wooden sculptures that look like real stacks of [old newspapers, magazines, comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) and other reading materials. The use of wooden has been carefully carved into an ordinary stack of paper that appears real from a distance. Each piece is carved from [Vermont white pine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine) and carefully painted with acrylic paint to recreate the look and feel of weathered paper, newsprint, and crisp currency notes. Its fine detailed textures have a strong resemblance of the parchment, creating a surreal tactile experience. With their life-like features, you can't tell if its real unless you actually touch it. This piece was inspired by impressive Rosenthal works from the artist's memory where his paper wooden sculptures make quite the impression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Realistic Wooden Sculptures:** The trend of creating wooden sculptures that resemble realistic objects, such as stacks of paper, presents opportunities for artists and craftsmen to showcase their skills and create unique art pieces. - **Imitating Textures with Acrylic Paint:** The trend of using acrylic paint to imitate the textures of different materials, like weathered paper and newsprint, opens up new possibilities for artists to create visually striking and detailed artworks. - **Surreal Tactile Experiences in Art:** The trend of creating sculptures with fine detailed textures that offer a surreal tactile experience to the viewers presents opportunities for artists to engage their audience on a multi-sensory level and evoke a stronger emotional response. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can explore the trend of creating realistic wooden sculptures to expand their range of art pieces and attract art enthusiasts with unique and visually captivating works. - **Craftsmanship:** The craftsmanship industry can leverage the trend of imitating textures with acrylic paint to offer specialized services in creating realistic wooden sculptures that mimic different materials, catering to the demands of art collectors and interior designers. - **Art Education:** The art education industry can incorporate the trend of surreal tactile experiences in art into their curriculum to provide students with a more immersive and interactive learning experience, encouraging them to explore new creative techniques and ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)