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Sarah Yakawonis is an illustrator and graphic designer. She graduated with a BFA focusing in graphic design from the Maine College of Art in 2009. In 2010 she began a study of human anatomy in quilling paper...











In 2011 she competed her anatomical quilling series and developed an innovative process of creating images that combines the beauty and elegance of quilling and cut paper with the flexibility of digital imaging. This process allows for editing and collaboration. This combination of flawlessly handcrafted paper art and digital imaging results in an illustration that is utterly unique and compelling...






beautiful work. thanks so much for the introduction, sarah!

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Ann Martin said…
Sarah's work is so creative!
September 29, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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