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Gail Armstrong

Gail Armstrong

Gail Armstrong - International Paper Sculpture illustrator. London

Gail Armstrong has been creating paper sculptures for over 25 years and her enthusiasm for the medium hasn’t waned one snip. She still wants every image she creates to be better than the last, and she has cut, embossed, folded and glued her way to a cabinet full of creative industry awards. Her clients simply love her unique ability to turn a flat sheet of paper into an amazing work of art.
From galleries full of contemporary artworks through to Paperchase outlets selling her favourite medium, Gail takes inspiration from the world around her, then applies her imagination to craft characters, vehicles, buildings, products, typography and entire dioramas – either in full colour or plain white. She has a BA and Post Graduate Diploma in Graphic Design and Illustration at Glasgow School of Art.

Approach

Each construction begins with extensive planning as Gail explores the composition and how to sculpt the image three-dimensionally. Then she meticulously constructs the set, poring over the textures, colours and patterns, before it is photographed.

Style

Paper may seem flat to most of us, but Gail sees in it the potential to create new worlds with their own look and feel. Simple sheets are manipulated and transformed into 3D sculptures, imbued with beauty using a gamut of stocks, textures and colours.

Awards

Shortlisted - Communication Arts Award (2021) Winner of #Moobriefs (2020) Charlie Award for Best Magazine Cover (2020) Shortlisted 3 times for World Illustration Awards (2014, 2015 & 2020) Winner of Asiago International Award for Philatelic Art (2012) Creative Match Flair Award (2011) Creative Circle Awards Silver & Bronze (2011) WPP Gold Award for Advertising (2010) Gold & Silver in The London International Awards (2010) Cannes Bronze and Gold Lion Awards (2010) The Big Won – 1st in Press Campaigns (2010) Daler Rowney Award for Outstanding Paper Sculpture (1997)

Client list

Gail's clients include Templar Publishing, SunSense, Kleenex, United Nations, Charles Darwin University, Nestlé, Sogo Hong Kong, Sandoz, Macy's, MidFirst Bank, California Lottery, Delta TechOps, Safeguard Handwash and Jack-In-A-Box.
Campaign to prevent bed blocking
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Guernsey Post's "Heart of the Forest" stamp design
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Papercut artwork of growth of a baby
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Gail Armstrong designed Guernsey postage stamps
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Backlit paper sculpture image of Little Red Riding Hood
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Anatomy illustration of the heart
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Cover design for murder mystery novel 'The Maid'.
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Decorative food pattern with white paper
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Editorial illustration about growth in business industry
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The Running Race Paper Sculpture
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"Open the Front Door," Focus on the Family article
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Digestive system paper art
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Human muscles as paper sculpture for "Paper World: Human Body" book
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Educating visual depiction of the brain
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A picture of Columbia University's Barnard College
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Medical theme paper cut illustration
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Dr. Who's Tardis paper sculpture.
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A city concept with multiple business fronts
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Best of Baltimore hand lettering
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Paper illustration of the butterfly life cycle
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Paper spring flowers decorate a roundel for #NationalGardeningWeek
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Swimming pool light and shade on paper
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Dirty soap dish paper sculpture
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Town Hall Clock Tower Drawing on Paper
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The Regency Grand Hotel as shown in decorative papercuts
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"Leadership Reinvented" book cover design
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Nature Illustration of enchanted garden
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Paper World: Space book jacket illustration
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Paper images depicting San Fransisco at sunset
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Flowers
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Sense of community
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Papersculptured UN stamps for World Toilet Day
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Vegas' nightlife in a 360 pop-up book
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Paper art of Human brain
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Space planets
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Flowers
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40th anniversary paper cut
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Space
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Illustration of The Maid Door Sign
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Luminous papercuts of New York City at night
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Orlando amusements pop-up for kids
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Crowding Cockerel Paper Sculpture
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Happiness in kitchen
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Illustration of Fashion Lifestyle and Shopping by Gail Armstrong
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Paper sculpture holiday scene with olive trees and landscape
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Paper sculpture image of a SouthWest Airlines plane cutting through the sky and clouds
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Typography art of save the day beach scene
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Un's World Toilet Day stamp design
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Paper art of Five year old only
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World Toilet Day 2021 stamp by Gail Armstrong
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Characters on stage paper art
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Paper art of life Major decisions
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Paper art of man searching
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Nature art of watering plants
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Birds paper art illustration
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Paperart Gif animation
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Paper art animation of city
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Paper art of man and donkey with cart in marketplace
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Nature illustration for Alice In Wonderland
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Lettering art of very high spf 50+
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Conceptual Room sets from doll's house
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Paper art of city buildings
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Animal illustration of zoo
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Paper sculpture illustration of woman reading book
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Old wizard performing magic
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People's lifestyles in a paper sculpture
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Advertisements for Illinois Lottery Prizes
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Road signs with motivational messages
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M&S school clothing innovation icons
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M&S school uniform innovation poster
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Illustration of school name tag, shirt, and nutrition
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Papercut locations and scenes for Handwash campaign
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Environmental Earth as shown conceptually
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3D papercraft classic american car illustration
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Stonefly advertising campaign by Gail Armstrong
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medical image to show blowing over of skittles to test lung function
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History, 500th anniversary of coronation
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Guernsey Post's Henry VIII stamp
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Bistro café table and seats paper sculpture
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Handmade paper summer planning tools
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Paper art conveying the future judge
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LOVE IT! He has swagger and attitude and is so handsome. Thanks for doing such a wonderful job! I’ll send samples because I think you’ll be delighted with how we use him. Thanks again.
Marsha Savery , Seattle Aquarium
"Gail's cover illustration is getting RAVES unlike any other issue to date. Please extend our gratitude."
Jeff Amstutz, Affinity Magazine
I've been wanting to email Gail and let her know how much everyone loved the poster. I got more requests for prints this year than ever before....and I loved working with her.
Gregory DiBisceglie, Macy's
"It has been such a pleasure to work with you!" :)
Mandie Bentley - Freelance Designer
The issue is out, and everyone is super pleased with it. I’ve had people tell me it’s their favorite cover ever, and we’ve had a really good response from the community. I just wanted to again say thank you for doing such a great job with this project
Christine Dupont, Orlando The City's Magazine
It has been great working with you. Thank you so much for your hard work, and we are very happy about the wonderful paper art you created for our anniversary and also the making-of video. I hope I get the chance to work with you again at some point in the future.
June Lo - Sales Promotion Department, SOGO Hong Kong Co., Ltd
Gail, you are brilliant.... I loved everything. You Rock!!! I loved the colours, the composition,... I loved every little detail of this work.... So, I really loved it!!! Many thanks and Im so happy to work with you, guys. Very proud about this work. Big x for all. Christiano
Christiano Neves, JWT
Thank you so much for the beautiful Illustrations for our October/November issue of Focus on the Family Magazine. Your skillful work captured the heart of the article beautifully.
Anneka Jack, Focus On The Family
The whole Barnard Magazine team is gaga over this cover image you’ve created. Thank you again for making such a beautiful illustration.
Anna Nozaki - Art Director & Designer, Barnard Magazine
We were so impressed with Gail's unique craft. She has created a fantastic eye catching illustration for our Where cover to our exact specifications, whilst still putting a great deal of her own input into the work. She is a true artist. Thanks Gail!
Tim Benton Art Director, Where London/Where Paris - Morris Visitor Publications
It was a pleasure working with you and your talent:). Good luck in the future and thanks again. We are all really happy with the art.
Heidi Longmire, Glass Agency
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