Advanced Origami Animals

Create a collection of sixteen animal origami models designed to challenge the advanced paper folder. Detailed illustrations will guide you in folding these works of art for yourself. Included are a wide range of birds like the exotic Toucan to a selection of bears like the whimsical Spectacled Bear along with other wildlife. A few of the pieces recreate popular icons like the giant gorilla depicted in En Route to the Observatory. Many hours of folding fun are to be found here.

Author Biography

Marc Kirschenbaum is a leading American origami artist who has been active with the art form since the 1970’s. He has developed hundreds of designs, covering a wide range of subjects. These works have appeared in over fifty books that he has either authored or contributed to. Kirschenbaum’s pieces have been shown in major origami exhibitions (including the American Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian, Mingei International Museum, and Hangar-7), small and sheik SoHo shows, and even a private exhibition at the prestigious National Arts Club. He also gives back to the origami community through his volunteer efforts at OrigamiUSA, a premiere international origami organization, in both capacities as a Director and Chair of the Publications Committee. Marc Kirschenbaum is a leading American origami artist who has been active with the art form since the 1970’s. He has developed hundreds of designs, covering a wide range of subjects. These works have appeared in over fifty books that he has either authored or contributed to. Kirschenbaum’s pieces have been shown in major origami exhibitions (including the American Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian, Mingei International Museum, and Hangar-7), small and sheik SoHo shows, and even a private exhibition at the prestigious National Arts Club. He also gives back to the origami community through his volunteer efforts at OrigamiUSA, a premiere international origami organization, in both capacities as a Director and Chair of the Publications Committee. Marc Kirschenbaum is a leading American origami artist who has been active with the art form since the 1970’s. He has developed hundreds of designs, covering a wide range of subjects. These works have appeared in over fifty books that he has either authored or contributed to. Kirschenbaum’s pieces have been shown in major origami exhibitions (including the American Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian, Mingei International Museum, and Hangar-7), small and sheik SoHo shows, and even a private exhibition at the prestigious National Arts Club. He also gives back to the origami community through his volunteer efforts at OrigamiUSA, a premiere international origami organization, in both capacities as a Director and Chair of the Publications Committee.