Paper Collage Animal Art

 by Laura Barley

Hello! I’m Laura Barley (was Carter), an artist from Wakefield, West Yorkshire with a passion for wildlife and a love for working with paper collage. My textured animal portraits are made from all sorts of recycled paper, often wallpaper samples. Every tuft of fur, fold of skin, and even the tiniest whisker is carefully cut with scissors and layered by hand to bring each animal to life. I try to capture the unique features and personality of every creature in a tactile, detailed way that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

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Explore my artwork or contact me
to commission your own paper collage animal portrait
paperwhiskersart@gmail.com 

How is my artwork made?

Watch to see my process

First, I select the correct coloured pieces of paper from my extensive collection of found/recycled paper (mostly wallpaper samples) to match the animals that I’m making . 

Then, I rip or cut the paper with scissors to make each piece of fur, feather or whisker and layer each piece up to create a tactile and textured piece of art.

Finally, any tiny details that cannot be captured using paper are added using fine-liner pens.


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Pet Portrait Commissions

I create pet portraits to celebrate and remember your furry family members. Click the link below to view more examples of previous commissions and find out more information about how to order your own pet portrait.

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Wildlife Art

I love making wildlife art, especially pieces that capture a bond between two animals (such as mother and baby). Click the link below to view more wildlife art and purchase any available work.

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Artwork and Products

Check out my store where you can purchase original artwork, prints, greeting cards, coasters and more.

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Upcoming Events

You will find me with a stall selling products and artwork or exhibiting artwork at the events below

Association of Animal Artists Autumn Exhibition
The Station 
Station Yard, Richmond,
North Yorkshire DL10 4LD

Open daily -
Friday 11th October 2024 - 5th November 2024

Craft & Artisan Festive
Makers Market
Farmer Copleys, Pontefract Road, Pontefract,
West Yorkshire WF7 5AF


Saturday 9th November 2024

Crafts in The Pen
Skipton Auction Mart
Ling Fields, Skipton,
North Yorkshire 
BD23 1UD

Saturday 16th November 2024
Saturday 17th November 2024

Christmas Gift & Craft Fair
Nostel Priory (Coach House)
Doncaster Road, Nostell,
West Yorkshire WF4 1QE

Saturday 30st November 2024
Saturday 1st December 2024

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