I have adopted a new hobby: dollar bill origami. I have never had an appreciation for origami and I've probably folded a paper crane, a heart and some paper airplanes within my lifetime. I did buy a beginner's book of origami folding and i quickly abandoned that project within a few days. I just never thought I had such patience, but then again I'm an artist and patience is a must. I like to give cash as gifts but it's sooo boring. I started folding up roses to give as wedding gifts and I thought-- I should take it a step further. So just within this past week I am able to fold even the most intricate folds that only an advance origami hobbyist can ever comprehend. So I have fallen in love with the art of origami overnight.
Koi Fish III
My third attempt at the koi fish. This one looks nearly perfect.
A gift for my co-worker Deidre.
My third attempt at the koi fish. This one looks nearly perfect.
A gift for my co-worker Deidre.
Koi Fish 2
This is my 2nd attempt at making the koi fish. I have improved much and I will continue to practice until I have perfected my skills on this fish.
This will be a gift for my friend Keira Henderson.
This is my 2nd attempt at making the koi fish. I have improved much and I will continue to practice until I have perfected my skills on this fish.
This will be a gift for my friend Keira Henderson.
Butterflies
Top butterfly: original design by Joe Gilardi.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: i give it a 2.
Bottom Butterfly: original design by Michael G. Lafosse.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: i give it a 2.
This is a gift for my little cousin Jessica Young.
Top butterfly: original design by Joe Gilardi.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: i give it a 2.
Bottom Butterfly: original design by Michael G. Lafosse.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: i give it a 2.
This is a gift for my little cousin Jessica Young.
Jessica's Gift
Here's how the butterflies will presented to her.
Here's how the butterflies will presented to her.
Koi Fish
An original design by Won Park.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: I give it a 4.
This is one of 2 gifts I'm giving to my nephew Gabriel Pena.
An original design by Won Park.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: I give it a 4.
This is one of 2 gifts I'm giving to my nephew Gabriel Pena.
Snail
An original design by Margaret Van Sicklen.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: I give it a 2.
This is the 2nd part to Gabriel Pena's gift.
An original design by Margaret Van Sicklen.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: I give it a 2.
This is the 2nd part to Gabriel Pena's gift.
Gabriel's Gift
Here's how the koi fish and snail will be presented to him.
Here's how the koi fish and snail will be presented to him.
Dragon
An original design by Jim Adams.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: i give it a 2.
This is a gift for my friend Miguel Tolentino.
An original design by Jim Adams.
On a scale of 1-4 with 1 being easy and 4 being very difficult: i give it a 2.
This is a gift for my friend Miguel Tolentino.
