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Superimposed Avian Illustrations

Paula Swisher Beautifully Draws Birds on Old Science Books

— January 16, 2012 — Art & Design
Within the lifeless pages of old engineering and science books, American artist Paula Swisher found inspiration to create beautiful birds; she draws mesmerizing birds on the pages of these manuals. The illustrations are breathtaking because they're colorful and highly detailed. The birds' wings are full of texture and gorgeous color contrast, giving the pieces realism and dynamism.

At first, she used nothing but ballpoint, but it soon became a more ambitious project, which led her to incorporate other art utensils like colored pencils, cut-out paper and thread. Swisher's art seems to grasp the order and clarity characteristic of the science books. She explains to the site Colossal, "I’ve been using scientific imagery and information graphics off and on in my work. I seem to be drawn to the contrived sense of order that they show."

The charming illustrations by Paula Swisher shows the power of color and nature to adorn unexpected places.
Trend Themes
1. Avian Art - The trend of incorporating bird illustrations in unexpected places, such as old books, presents opportunities to create unique and visually captivating artwork.
2. Mixed Media Art - Using a combination of different art utensils, like colored pencils, cut-out paper, and thread, opens up new possibilities for creating intricate and textured pieces of art.
3. Scientific Imagery in Art - The use of scientific imagery and information graphics in artwork provides an interesting juxtaposition between art and science and offers a compelling storytelling opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Art Supplies - The demand for a variety of art utensils, such as colored pencils and fine-point pens, increases as artists explore the possibilities of mixed media art.
2. Publishing - Incorporating avian illustrations in old books creates a unique selling point, attracting collectors and enthusiasts to purchase limited-edition books with artistically enhanced pages.
3. Home Decor - Avian art on unexpected surfaces, like old books, can be transformed into decorative pieces for homes, opening up new opportunities in the home decor industry.
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