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Amazingly, There’s No Paper Involved in These Paper-cut Illustrations
Estonian illustrator Eiko Ojala is a master of deception.
Eiko ojala biography of albert
At first glance, his portfolio appears to be a series of artfully minimalist paper-cut compositions. But look closer and you’ll discover that nearly every shadow and highlight has been digitally rendered, minus a few carefully integrated photographic elements.
“I really enjoy producing the real world on my computer screen,” Ojala says. “It’s a bit like painting.”
His unique brand of digital trompe l’oeil has put him in high demand for work as an editorial illustrator, and with an ever-expanding roster of clients like the New York Times,Harvard Business Review, and Wired, Ojala continues to experiment with depth of space and illusion to produce compelling work.
With no formal training in illustration (he holds a degree in something called nature guiding) Ojala’s visual style developed from years of refining his drawing skills and