Working on a book cover. More details soon!
Spotted bush snake.
Paper sculpture. 2019 
Clownfish and reef.
Paper sculpture. 2019 |
Small branch.
Paper sculpture. 2019 
Red eye tree frog.
Paper sculpture. 2019 |
For 2019 I wanted to bring some new subjects to my work. I have been recently thinking about sets, rather than just the single animalsl in paper. I want to create some little scenes where I can place the subject in a space, with elements that belong to their habitat.
I had a few weeks off work so and I decided to try some new shapes and forms with paper. It hasn't been easy at all! I have had a hard time thinking how I want these animals to look, which elements to add and what colours to use. So far I have created a fish and a frog. I am planning (if time allows) to bring some more new little scenes with a few different animals.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
I am preparing a Solo exhibition at the Singapore Philatelic museum for 2020. I was contacted by the museum last year regarding my paper stamps and a possibility of doing some work together in the future. This is really exciting for me because I will not only be exhibiting my previous stamps but also I am creating special works for the museum based on real stamps from Singapore.
I am sharing some of the works that I have already finished and will share more soon. There is a variety in the subject; I am not only making birds but flowers, fruits and insects.
Crimson sunbird. In progress detail.
Paper sculpture.
2019.
Paper sculpture.
2019.
Crimson sunbird.
Paper sculpture. 2019. |
Crimson sunbird. Detail.
Paper sculpture. 2019. |
Crimson sunbird. Singapore postage stamp.
Paper sculpture..
2019.
Paper sculpture..
2019.
Torch ginger and Red ginger flowers.
Paper sculpture..
Detail. 2019.
Paper sculpture..
Detail. 2019.
Torch ginger. Singapore postage stamp..
Detail. 2019. |
Torch ginger. Paper sculpture..
Detail. 2019. |
Dragonfly. Singapore postage stamp.
Paper sculpture. 2019.
Paper sculpture. 2019.
Dragonfly. Singapore postage stamp.
Detail. 2019. |
Red ginger. Paper sculpture..
Detail. 2019. |
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
I was contacted by Stella Magazine, a publication that circulates with The Telegraph newspaper, to create a set for a photo shooting based on a beach. I do not normally create sets but this one was so fun to do and really enjoy playing with a few elements and colours.
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
I was contacted by Stella Magazine, a publication that circulates with The Telegraph newspaper, to create a set for a photo shooting based on a beach. I do not normally create sets but this one was so fun to do and really enjoy playing with a few elements and colours.
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Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
I have to send some of my old works to Singapore. Last week I decide to give them all a tidy. I change beaks, made new eyes, change pieces and remake wings and tails. As I am getting a bit better at making birds, I felt it was fair to updated some and make them shine again.
Below are some photos of the restored birds.
Asian dwarf kingfisher.
Paper sculpture. 2019 
green violet-ear hummingbird.
Back detail. Paper sculpture. 2019 |
long tailed broadbill .
Paper sculpture. 2019 
green violet-ear hummingbird.
Paper sculpture. 2019 |
Slender billed oriole. Paper sculpture.
2019
2019
Floral arrangement #1.
Paper sculpture. 2019 
Bali starling.
Paper sculpture. 2019 |
Floral arrangement #2.
Paper sculpture. 2019 
King bird of paradise.
Paper sculpture. 2019 |
"Plastic free rivers' project.
Client: Greenpeace UK.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
Client: Greenpeace UK.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
Kingfishers and scenery. Paper sculpture. 2019
(Birds, branch and oak tree leaves) |
Working on the final composition in my studio.
Process detail. |
I am really excited about this new commission. I was contacted by Greenpeace in the Uk to create 2 kingfishers for their "plastics free rivers" project. I am so excited about this work because these birds will be traveling all over for different events to promote the project and create awareness of how important it is too keep our planet clean. I do like working for advertising and other industries but to me this commission means a lot.
(I know that I have done a few common kingfishers before, but I couldnt turn this commission down because it is a very important project)
Below you can find some photos of this recent work.
Both kingfishers in progress. Paper sculpture. 2019
Kingfisher in flight. Progress.
Paper sculpture. 2019 
Kingfisher in flight. Side detail.
Paper sculpture. 2019 |
Perched kingfisher. Final photo.
Paper sculpture. 2019 
Kingfisher in flight. Back detail.
Paper sculpture. 2019 |
Detail of paper branches, and oak leaves and other leaves. Progress.
Paper sculpture. 2019
Paper sculpture. 2019
A paper dinosaur for a project that is currently on hold. Sometimes it is so difficult to transfer an idea from the computer or a drawing into paper. With this sculpture I felt really glad because I have never done a dinosaur and it turn out really nicely. I hope I can make more dinosaurs in the future as they are very challenging subjects.
David Morris is a London Jeweller that creates beautiful handmade exquisite pieces. For Spring they created some pieces inspired in nature, featuring lots of flowers and delicated stones. Trough my agent in London JSR Agency, I was commissioned to create some pieces for their social media and also a piece to be installed in their store at Bond street in London.
I enjoyed this commission because making butterflies and flowers is always a break from my bird sculptures. Also, creating digital sketches help me to visualise how the final piece will look like.
I enjoyed this commission because making butterflies and flowers is always a break from my bird sculptures. Also, creating digital sketches help me to visualise how the final piece will look like.
Spring garden. 2019
Paper sculpture for window display. |
Spring garden. 2019
Digital proposal for window display. |
I was contacted by New Zealand agency Dow Goodfolk to create a series of birds from New Zealand. These birds are going to be part of an insurance company campaign and they will be photograph with different elements to deliver a message. So far I have completed the first one which is a Kakapo, the biggest parrot in the world.
I will be making more birds soon and will keep you updated.
Kakapo. New Zealand. 2019
Paper sculpture.
Paper sculpture.
Kakapo. New Zealand. 2019
Paper sculpture. Detail. |
Kakapo. New Zealand. 2019
Paper sculpture. Detail. |
I have completed a commission I have been working on for the past few months. It was a group of 6 birds commissioned by Singapore clothing brand IN GOOD COMPANY. Their idea was to create very modern aviaries with a combination of geometric objects, subtle colours, and delicate birds to decorate their store.
Among the birds I have created for them there were two hummingbirds, Cockatoo, Hoopoe, Magpie and a Racket tailed drongo.
I am hoping to have the final images of the installation soon to share them with you.
European magpie, 2019.
Paper sculpture.
Paper sculpture.
Eurasian hoopoe, 2019.
Paper sculpture. 
Racket tailed Drongo. 2019.
Paper sculpture. |
Eurasian hoopoe. 2019.
Paper sculpture. 
Racket tailed Drongo. 2019.
Paper sculpture. |
The Hymn of Nature. Chinese new year 2019
Design: The readymade / Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
Design: The readymade / Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper sculptures: Diana Beltran Herrera
King bird of paradise. One of the 4 birds I designed for the installation. (50 cm model)
2019
http://www.csifs.cn/zh/happenings_the_hymn_for_nature.php
IFS Changsha/China. Some photos of the Installation that I was invited to create for IFS Changsha shopping centre to celebrate Chinese new year. The installation will be on display until the first week of March 2019. I worked in collaboration with The Readymade (agency) in Hong Kong to make this big installation. I was in charge of designing all the elements in paper that were produced in China by a production company. Since the installation was so big and involved more than a 1000 flowers, 57 birds and lots of Butterflies it seemed the best way for me to direct the work as I wouldn’t have been able to produce it myself. Im really pleased with the result.
2019
http://www.csifs.cn/zh/happenings_the_hymn_for_nature.php
IFS Changsha/China. Some photos of the Installation that I was invited to create for IFS Changsha shopping centre to celebrate Chinese new year. The installation will be on display until the first week of March 2019. I worked in collaboration with The Readymade (agency) in Hong Kong to make this big installation. I was in charge of designing all the elements in paper that were produced in China by a production company. Since the installation was so big and involved more than a 1000 flowers, 57 birds and lots of Butterflies it seemed the best way for me to direct the work as I wouldn’t have been able to produce it myself. Im really pleased with the result.
Rufous headed robin.
One of the 4 birds I designed for the installation. 2019 |
Leaf bird.
One of the 4 birds I designed for the installation. 2019 |
Floral arrangement with one Butterfly.
The size of the butterflies and flowers were 20 cm each and for the installation they were produced at 40cm.
As they were quite big I needed to make them strong by using wire inside the wings.
Paper sculpture. 2019
The size of the butterflies and flowers were 20 cm each and for the installation they were produced at 40cm.
As they were quite big I needed to make them strong by using wire inside the wings.
Paper sculpture. 2019
Peony.
One of the 6 flowers I designed for the installation. |
Al the flowers designed for the installation.
2019. |
Flowers and butterflies.
Part of the Installation for IFS Changsha (China) that was created to celebrate Chinese new year 2019.
Detail.
Part of the Installation for IFS Changsha (China) that was created to celebrate Chinese new year 2019.
Detail.
Detail of the installation at IFS Changsha.
2019 |
Detail of the installation at IFS Changsha.
2019 |
I am currently working in a new series of works.
For 2019 I would like to create scenes that feature the birds among natural elements.
Specie: European robin.
Distribution: Europe
Group of three European robins.
Winter scene. 2019 |
European robin detail.
Winter scene. 2019 |
Robins in progress.
Using books as a reference for the construction of each sculpture.
2019
Using books as a reference for the construction of each sculpture.
2019
I have been contacted by the beautiful clothing brand IN GOOD COMPANY to produce some birds for their new store in Singapore. Their idea is to create very modern aviaries with a combination of geometric objects, subtle colours, and delicate birds to decorate their store.
I am really excited with this commission. The birds I will be creating are hummingbirds, Cockatoo, Hoopoe, Magpie and some others. I am working on species that I have never done before and I feel the result is coming out great.
Will share more progress soon.
I am really excited with this commission. The birds I will be creating are hummingbirds, Cockatoo, Hoopoe, Magpie and some others. I am working on species that I have never done before and I feel the result is coming out great.
Will share more progress soon.
Salmon crested cockatoo. Paper sculpture.
2018 
White-booted racket-tail hummingbird.
Paper sculpture. 2018 
violet crowned woodnymph.
Paper sculpture. 2018 |
Salmon crested cockatoo. Paper sculpture.
2018 
White-booted racket-tail hummingbird.
Paper sculpture. 2018 
violet crowned woodnymph.
Paper sculpture. 2018 |
Hummingbids process.
Detail.
2018
Detail.
2018
Specie: Spix macaw.
Status: Critically endangered.
Distribution: Brasil forest.
Status: Critically endangered.
Distribution: Brasil forest.
Spix macaw. Male juvenile. 2018
Part of an ongoing series of endangered birds.
The Spix macaw holds a status of possible extinct in the wild, although the last time he was seen in the wild was in 2016.
As a native bird of Brasil, enormous efforts from conservation groups in brasil have been put together
in order to keep this species of macaws alive.
Part of an ongoing series of endangered birds.
The Spix macaw holds a status of possible extinct in the wild, although the last time he was seen in the wild was in 2016.
As a native bird of Brasil, enormous efforts from conservation groups in brasil have been put together
in order to keep this species of macaws alive.
Spix macaw. Male juvenile. Side view. 2018
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Spix macaw. Male juvenile. Back view. 2018
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Spix macaw. Male juvenile. Progress. 2018
Another lovely cover for a new book of Ruth Hogan.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera - Sarah Christie
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Two road books.
Author: Ruth Hogan
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera - Sarah Christie
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Two road books.
Author: Ruth Hogan
Horse and flowers. Detail. 2018.
Client: Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Cover for the book "Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel" written by English author Ruth Hogan.
Client: Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Cover for the book "Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel" written by English author Ruth Hogan.
Digital sketch. Book cover. 2018.
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Paper cut cover. Book cover. 2018.
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During the end of the summer of 2018 I started to work on the cover for the new book of Ruth Hogan. This cover has a lot of natural elements such as geranium flowers and leaves, margaritas, daisies and other flowers. For this cover we also included some specific elements that play an important part in the story. I am really excited with this result and really like the objects that have been integrated.
Brighton pier. Detail for the cover of the book. 2018
Brighton Helter skelter. Detail for the cover of the book. 2018
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Deckchair. Detail for the cover of the book. 2018
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Horse, flowers and leaves. Detail for the cover of the book. 2018
A flora and fauna piece made entirely
out of paper showcasing local birds and flowers from the
area of Tennessee, US.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Client: Private
out of paper showcasing local birds and flowers from the
area of Tennessee, US.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Client: Private
Butterfly with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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American goldfinch with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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American goldfinch with decoration. Detail. paper sculpture. 2018
Materials and elements ready for the composition. 2018
Work in progress. Details. 2018
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Work in progress. Details. 2018
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Indigo bunting with decoration. Detail. Paper sculpture. 2018
Butterfly with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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Butterfly with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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American goldfinch with decoration. Detail. Paper sculpture. 2018
Detail of decoration. 2018
American Goldfinch with decoration. Paper sculpture. 2018
Detail of decoration. 2018
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Eastern bluebird with decoration. Paper sculpture. 2018
Summer tanager with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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Northern flicker with decoration. Detail. 2018
Detail of decoration. 2018
Rose breasted grosbeak. with decoration. Paper sculpture. 2018
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Northern flicker with decoration. 2018
Butterfly with decoration. Detail. paper sculpture. 2018
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All the butterflies together. Paper sculpture. 2018
Butterfly with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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Butterfly with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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A few flowers together. paper sculpture. 2018
Butterfly with decoration. paper sculpture. 2018
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Detail of decoration. 2018
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Client: Domestika
Curso de paper craft avanzado.
"The Bird Lover"
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
European goldfinch. Paper sculpture. 2018
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The Bird Lover. Cover. 2018
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European goldfinch. Paper skeleton. 2018
Different colour proposals for the cover. Digital drawing. 2018
European goldfinch. Sketch. 2018
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European goldfinch. Sketch. 2018
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The Bird lover. Detail of the cover. 2018
Tropical birds series: Toco Toucan
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Toco Toucan (Male). Paper sculpture.2018
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Toco Toucan (female). Paper sculpture.2018
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Bird stamp series: UK postage stamp
"Kingfisher bird stamp with Cherry blossom flowers"
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
"Kingfisher bird stamp with Cherry blossom flowers"
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Kingfisher stamp with Cherry Blossom. Proposal for postage stamp. UK. 2018
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Proposal for stamp and drawing. 2017
Kingfisher. Paper sculpture. 2018
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Kingfisher bird stamp. Detail. 2018
Cherry Blossom. Detail. 2018
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Client: Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Cover for the book "The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes" written by English author Ruth Hogan.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Two road books.
Author: Ruth Hogan
Cover for the book "The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes" written by English author Ruth Hogan.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Two road books.
Author: Ruth Hogan
Angel gravestone. digital design. 2018
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All the elements . Paper cut. 2018
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Crow. Paper cut. 2018
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Red shoes. Paper cut. 2018
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Feather. Paper cut. 2018
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I have recently finished the cover for the new book of English Author Ruth Hogan. This book is called "The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes" and it is published again by Two Roads Books in the UK. I loved making book covers, sometimes it isn't easy as they are so time consuming. I normally work on a big scale to have lots of space and room for detail.
I will share some more photos of the cover and the design process behind it.
Final design of the cover. digital design. 2018
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Final design paper cut. digital design. 2018
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A flora and fauna piece made entirely
out of paper showcasing local birds and flowers from the
area of Tennessee, US.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
out of paper showcasing local birds and flowers from the
area of Tennessee, US.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Client: Private commission
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Location: Chattanooga, TN.
I am currently working in one of the biggest projects I have done to date: a paper chandelier.
It is going to be attached to a structure that will hang from the ceiling at 4 meters high. I am creating a garden with lots of wild flowers and American garden birds. I can't wait to show you the result.
Client: 30 POINT Agency
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Charles Schwab
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Paper cut: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Charles Schwab
The owl on the cover of the magazine. Paper sculpture. 2018
Last year during the autumn (2017) I was commissioned to do a cover for a finance magazine called ONWARD by Charles Schwab. They requested an owl made out of tax forms. The owl in the cover was used to represent wisdom, encouraging customers to be on time with their taxes. I printed the american IRS 1040 tax form in the paper and created a pattern that will make the texture of the owl more interesting. Have a loot at the result.
Sketch. Digital proposal. 2018
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Sketch. Digital proposal. 2018
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Sketch. Digital proposal. 2018
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Construction of the Skeleton. Detail. Paper sculpture. 2018
Final sculpture of the Owl's Head. Option background #1. 2018 |
Final sculpture of the Owl's Head. Option background #2. 2018 |
Client: LCX, Harbour city Mall. Hong Kong
Design in paper: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Design in paper: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Asian garden. Mandarin Male and Female ducks. Paper sculpture. 2018
Last year I was contacted by LCX (a mall in Harbour city, Hong Kong) to develop some work for Chinese new year. This year is the year of the dog, but as LCX audience is younger and alternative they wanted to bring something different and fresh to start the new year. I created “Asian garden” a composition based on 2 Mandarin ducks with peonies and peach blossom, all very important and meaningful elements for their culture.
It is the first time I have worked in a male and female and also, doing ducks. I hope you enjoy the process and result.
Last year I was contacted by LCX (a mall in Harbour city, Hong Kong) to develop some work for Chinese new year. This year is the year of the dog, but as LCX audience is younger and alternative they wanted to bring something different and fresh to start the new year. I created “Asian garden” a composition based on 2 Mandarin ducks with peonies and peach blossom, all very important and meaningful elements for their culture.
It is the first time I have worked in a male and female and also, doing ducks. I hope you enjoy the process and result.
Having a look at some progress. 2018
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Choosing the right colours for this commission.
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Male Mandarin duck. Paper sculpture. 2018
Male Mandarin duck. Paper sculpture. Detail. 2018
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Male Mandarin duck. Paper sculpture. Detail. 2018
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Female Mandarin duck. Paper sculpture. 2018
Female Mandarin duck. Paper sculpture. Detail. 2018
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Female Mandarin duck. Paper sculpture. Detail. 2018
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Mandarin Male and Female ducks. Paper sculpture. 2018
Doing some work for the skeleton of the female duck. 2018
Flower details. 2018
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Flower details. 2018
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Water lilly leaves. 2018
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Floral elements for the composition. 2018
Special commission displayed at LCX shopping centre in Harbourside city, Hong Kong during chinese new year 2018.
Detail.
http://www.lcx.com.hk
Detail.
http://www.lcx.com.hk
Preparing a new paper workshop for 2017.
More details to come soon!!!
Some of the sketches I have been using as a references for my new series of fungi. Digital sketches for paper sculptures.
2017
2017
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Some photos of details and elements for the different compositions.
2017
Progress of the Russula lasta mushroom. Some of the elements I normally use to create this type of works.
2017
Fly agaric mushroom. Poisonous mushroom. Paper sculpture.
2017 
Russula lasta mushroom. Inedible mushroom. Paper sculpture.
2017 |
Black morel mushroom. Edible mushroom. Paper sculpture.
2017 
Oyster mushroom. Edible mushroom. Paper sculpture.
2017 |
My work has recently been featured in the book "Creative extremes" by Topp Kreatv. The book comes in English/German and it showcases great creative projects from around the world. I am always really glad that my works get to be shared among other great artists and that many people can enjoy and get to know a bit of what I do.
For more info on the book you can purchase it directly with me via email or in the link below:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Extremes-unglaublichsten-Kreativprojekte-Zweisprachige/dp/3772477828/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508091162&sr=8-2&keywords=creative+extremes
Summer tanager. One of 6 new species I am adding to the "American bird series"
Sketch with all natural elements. 2017.
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Indigo bunting. 2017
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Different butterflies from North and central america.
2017
2017
Northern flicker. Part of the American birds series.
2017 
Summer tanager. Part of the American birds series.
2017 
Rose breasted grosbeak. Part of the American birds series.
2017 
Indigo bunting. Part of the American birds series.
2017 |
Northern flicker. Part of the American birds series.
2017 
American goldfinch. Part of the American birds series.
2017 
Eastern bluebird. Part of the American birds series.
2017 
American goldfinch. Part of the American birds series.
2017 |
Northern flicker in progress. Tail feathers. 2017
Working on some new bird species! 6 new birds from North America.
Northern flicker detail.. Part of the American birds series.
2017
2017
Northern flicker detail.. Part of the American birds series.
2017
2017
Eastern bluebird. Digital drawing.
2017 |
Indigo bunting. Digital drawing.
2017 |
Some of the sketches for the new mushroom series. 2017
Developing some proposals of natural elements. 2017
Paper sculpture. |
Developing some proposals of natural elements. 2017
Paper sculpture. |
Sketches for new works. Digital drawing.
Heliconious charithonia. Sketch for paper sculpture. Location: Central America (Salvador) |
Puntius hexazona. Sketch for paper sculpture. Location: Southeast Asia (Singapore) |
Southern white admiral. Paper sculpture. 2017
Cydno longwing butterfly. Paper sculpture. 2017
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Monarch butterfly. Paper sculpture. 2017
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Southern white admiral. (digital drawing) Sketch. 2017
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Monarch (digital drawing) Sketch. 2017
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Buttlerflies in progress. 2017
European bee eater. Paper sculpture. 2017
European bee eater. Paper sculpture. 2017
Common kingfisher. Paper sculpture. 2017
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Little ow. Paper scuplture. 2016
Skeleton of little owl. 2016
Coal tit.. Paper sculpture. 2017
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Barn swallow. 2016
Common swallow in flight. Progress. 2016
Preparatory drawing for maize. Sketch
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"THE FOOD PROJECT" aims to represent food products that can contribute to keep and improve healthy habits. The idea with this new project is to cover a huge range of products to create discussions, reminders and awareness about the way we eat. |
Corn in progress. 2016
Apple tree. Paper sculpture. 2016
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Lemon tree. Paper sculpture. 2016
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Strawberries in progress. 2016
Strawberries in plate.
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Strawberries in basquet.
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Preparatory drawing for Lemon tree.
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Preparatory drawing for apple tree.
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Preparatory drawing for garden strawberry.
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Client: James Cropper papers.
Campaign: Dolcelicious - Luxury food contact paper.
Design in paper: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
James Cropper papers (Uk) commissioned me early this year to create some work for their new campaign Dolcelicious. Dolcelicious is a new range of papers specialized in food contact, and for this project we decided to create together a series of cupcakes to connect packaging with food. The idea was to create something that we all could relate to, and also bring a lot of delicacy and elegance to the use of this new range of papers.
The papers felt a lot like flavors, each of the colors could be easily related with something, for example chocolate, cream or icing.
You can see more of this project at http://www.dolcelicious.com. I produced in total 7 different cupcakes and a beautiful video of the making where I talked about my work and the experience of working with James Cropper.
This cupcakes were part of an exhibition that took place at Luxury packaging fair 2016 in London and Luxury pack in Monaco as part of the presentation of Dolcelicious by James Cropper.
The papers felt a lot like flavors, each of the colors could be easily related with something, for example chocolate, cream or icing.
You can see more of this project at http://www.dolcelicious.com. I produced in total 7 different cupcakes and a beautiful video of the making where I talked about my work and the experience of working with James Cropper.
This cupcakes were part of an exhibition that took place at Luxury packaging fair 2016 in London and Luxury pack in Monaco as part of the presentation of Dolcelicious by James Cropper.
Formal developments.. Detail.
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Formal developments.. Detail.
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Detail of some flowers. 2016
Cupcake #1 . 2016
Cupcake #3 . 2016
Cupcake #5. 2016
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Cupcake #2 . 2016
Cupcake #4 . 2016
Cupcake #6 . 2016
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Detail of some butterflies. 2016
Cupcake #7 . 2016
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Small cut outs and pieces. 2016
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Detail of progress. 2016
Cover of the book "the keeper of lost things" written by English author Ruth Hogan.
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Development in paper: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Two road books.
Author: Ruth Hogan
Design: Diana Beltran Herrera
Photography: Diana Beltran Herrera
Development in paper: Diana Beltran Herrera
Published by : Two road books.
Author: Ruth Hogan
Cover of the book, first proof. 2016
I was contacted by Hodder & Stoughton Limited a London - based publishing company to produce a delicate and attractive book cover for their new book. It was a big challenging as I have never done a book cover before, but this idea have been in my head for a long time ago.
The book cover is all developed in paper, with flat pieces glue to the back in different layers and also some volumetric objects to give it contrast. There was a lot of detail involve but very satisfying to see how a digital design turn out really well in paper.
"The keeper of lost things". Digital design. 2016
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"The keeper of lost things". Cover in paper. 2016
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MEET THE 'KEEPER OF LOST THINGS'
Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his life lovingly collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before. Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners. But the final wishes of the Keeper of Lost Things have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series ofencounters...
With an unforgettable cast of characters that includes young girls with special powers, handsome gardeners, irritable ghosts and an array of irresistible four-legged friends, The Keeper of Lost Things is a debut novel of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that will leave you bereft once you've finished reading.
Cover of the book, first proof. 2016
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Cover of the book, first proof. 2016
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"The keeper of lost things". Cover in paper. Detail. 2016
Commission piece for the Children's Hospital, UH Hospitals. Cleveland, Ohio. (US)
A garden full of hummingbirds and flowers.
I was contacted by UH Hospital to create a piece for the rooftop garden at the Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. It consist of an indoor and outdoor space open to the public and the majority of the audience are adolescents and young adults receiving cancer treatment. I wanted to create something magical, so I decided to go for a secret garden. It is like an imaginary one where creatures and plants remain in an state of beauty. I wanted to bring colour, movement and balance between all the natural elements, and represent both animals and plants in a mutual cooperation. My choice was a group of hummingbirds. I particularly like to bring them alive trough my work because in the wild they are so hard to be seen. I wanted to share with the viewers a moment that it is often hard to stare at in real, a moment full of life and hope. I do hope this piece can cheer up lots of parents and children that are going trough hard times.
Below you can find more images of this commission.
Commission piece for the Children's Hospital, UH Hospitals. Cleveland, Ohio. (US)
Detail. Commission piece for the Children's Hospital, UH Hospitals. Cleveland, Ohio. (US)
Detail. Paper sculpture. 2016
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Detail. Paper sculpture. 2016
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Violet crowned wood nymph hummingbird. 2016
Ruby topaz hummingbird. 2016
Rufous hummingbird. 2016
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Broad-billed hummingbird. 2016
Velvet purple coronet hummingbird. 2016
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Blue and yellow macaw. Detail. 2016
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Toucan. Detail. 2016
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Toucan. 2016.
Jacana. 2016
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Lilac breasted roller. 2016
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Different types of flowers. 2016
Swallowttail butterfly. 2016
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Pipevine butterfly. Detail. 2016
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For 2016 I will be adding to my work insects, butterflies, fish and lots of plants and flowers! Stay in touch to see the new additions.
Photography: Victoria Holguin and Diana Beltran Herrera
With the assistance of: Daniela Romero Franco and Paola Ramirez Quinceno
Graphic design: Daniela Romero Franco - Diana Beltran Herrera
With the assistance of: Daniela Romero Franco and Paola Ramirez Quinceno
Graphic design: Daniela Romero Franco - Diana Beltran Herrera
Postcards and invitations. 2015
Opening my first solo show in Asia. A serie of works exploring Southern Asia's flora and fauna. This work is commissioned by the Embassy of Colombia in Indonesia and supported by the Colombian government and Cancilleria de Colombia en el exterior under the promotion plan to showcase the variety of Colombia abroad. Its been a pleasure for me to produce such a complete body of work and a honor to be chosen to represent Colombia.
This exhibition will open in Jakarta - Indonesia
12 of October 2015.
Promotional material. 2015
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Detail of map included in the invitation. 2015.
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Bubulucus Ibis. Proposal for sculpture. 2015
Sculpture in progress. Ibis. 2015
Great hornbill. Process. Paper sculpture. 2015
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Great hornbill for Mianmar stamp. Paper sculpture. 2015
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Black backed kingfisher. 2015
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Black naped oriole. 2015
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Golden fronted Leafbird. 2015
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Cockerel for Vietnam. Paper sculpture. 2015
Vietnam bird stamp. 2015
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Malaysia bird stamp in process. 2015
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Colombia bird stamp. Detail. 2015
Singapore. Floral stamp. 2015
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Indonesia. Floral stamp. 2015
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Malaysia bird stamp. Detail. 2015
Ibis in process. Studio. 2015
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Studio progress. "Official Mail". 2015
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Detail of Indonesian Stamp. 2015
Singapore stamp. Detail. Work in process. 2015
Im going to be part of the annual paper exhibition opening the 7 of June 2015 in Apeldoorn !
CODA Paper Art 2015
CODA Paper Art 2015 07.06 t/m 25.10.2015
from 7 June to 25 October during CODA Paper Art in CODA Museum Apeldoorn. (Netherlands)
CODA BIBLIOTHEEK
CODA MUSEUM
CODA ARCHIEF & KENNISCENTRUMVosselmanstraat 299
7311 CL Apeldoorn
tel.: (055) 5268400
CODA Paper Art 2015
CODA Paper Art 2015 07.06 t/m 25.10.2015
from 7 June to 25 October during CODA Paper Art in CODA Museum Apeldoorn. (Netherlands)
CODA BIBLIOTHEEK
CODA MUSEUM
CODA ARCHIEF & KENNISCENTRUMVosselmanstraat 299
7311 CL Apeldoorn
tel.: (055) 5268400
Great tit. Detail. 2015
Colombia. Bird stamps. 2015
Colombia. Bird stamps. 2015
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Colombia. Bird stamps. 2015
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Brasil. Bird stamps. 2014
Brasil. Bird stamps. 2014
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Brasil. Bird stamps. 2014
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Portugal. Bird stamps. 2014
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Portugal. Bird stamps. 2014
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Portugal. Bird stamps. 2014
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Greater spotted woodpecker. Paper Sculpture. 2015
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European Goldfinch. Paper Sculpture. 2014
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Common Kingfisher. Paper Sculpture. 2014
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Blue tit. Paper Sculpture. 2014
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Red throated hummingbird. 2014
Inca Collared hummingbird. 2014
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Collared Inca hummingbird. 2014
Inca Collared hummingbird. 2014
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Swallow tailed hummingbird. 2014.
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New Commission on the way! JUNE 2014 A new project came on the way! This time I was contacted by LEBEAU - COURALLY BELGIUM to create a display window for the launch of their collection "Explore the origami". The window will be on display for June 2014. Will share the final details of the work I did together in cooperation with BERLIN agency. |
Work in progress. White birds. 2014
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Installation ar FUCNK RAUM. Berlin. 2014
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During the PICTOPLASMA CONFERENCE 2014 I was exhibiting in the amazing space FUNCK - RAUM in Berlin. Here are some photos of the exhibition and conference.
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You can find a complete interview of my work and my experience at PICTOPLASMA here in this link
http://www.weheart.co.uk/2014/05/20/diana-beltran-herrera-at-pictoplasma-2014/
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During SALON DI MOBILE in MILANO, I will be displaying an installation commissioned by MAX MARA GROUP for MARINA RINALDI shop. This commission is created to launch the summer collection called "Kaleido feathers" . The opening day will be the 8th of april and it will be till 11 of april. If you are in Milano, come by and have a look! I can't wait to show you the result of this work! 
MA of Fine Arts
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Hello, I have some news! 
Next year I will be participating in PICTOPLASMA conference an event organized by PICTOPLASMA culture and arts festival in Berlin and this will happen the first week of may 2014. The event will include some lectures, parties, art exhibitions, etc and I have been invited to talk about my work and bring my pieces to this amazing city. Will come soon with more news, more information at http://berlin.pictoplasma.com/ |
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Blue Magpie. 2013
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Hummingbird. 2013
Greater Bird of Paradise. 2013
European Bee Eater. Commission work. 2012.
Photography by Henrique Mangeon. 
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A great interview for smithsonian magazine. 
We are not talking origami here. The Colombian artist has created paper sculptures of more than 100 species, and they are startlingly realistic.
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BIRDS OF FLORIDA
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Exhibition at Cornell Fine Arts Museum- Orlando,FL. 
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Next month is the opening of BEYOND EDEN - 'Wild At Heart II' a group exhibition where I will be participating. Curated by Andrew Hosner and Amanda Erlanson at the LA Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park, Los Angeles. Opening 12 of October.
new works:
Seven Birds of Florida at PROJECTS. 
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"Little State Birds"
Commision project for agency 215mccann Project: " THE LITTLE THINGS ARE EVERYTHING" Client: Olivary Olive Oil |
