Follow for regular updates on my social media pages and you can contact me via email - paperwhiskersart@gmail.com
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.
Follow for regular updates on my social media pages and you can contact me via email - paperwhiskersart@gmail.com
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.
Check out my store where you can purchase original artwork, prints, greeting cards, coasters and more.
Join me for a fun and relaxed workshop and learn how to create your own paper collage artwork. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed!
Follow a step-by-step tutorial, enjoy the process in a friendly atmosphere, and take home your framed piece at the end of the session.
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Nostell Priory
Doncaster Road, Nostell,
West Yorkshire WF4 1QE
Saturday 28th November 2026 & Sunday 29th November 2026
10:00am – 15:30pm
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