[Origami] Simple, but Elegant, Models
I'd like to embark on folding--and writing a bit about--simple, elegant models. What models are your favorite simple, elegant models? I know this is absolutely subjective and the only rule is, I think, that there are no rules. I'm just curious to see what would fulfill that definition for you. An example of very simple, elegant models for me are Yoshizawa's butterfly and Shen's incense burner. But my definition of simple is *really* simple. Yours may not be. That's part of the fun! c -- Chris Lott ch...@chrislott.org
Re: [Origami] Simple, but Elegant, Models
On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 8:42 AM, Chris Lott ch...@chrislott.org wrote: What models are your favorite simple, elegant models? c -- Chris Lott ch...@chrislott.org In my opinion, Roman Diaz's Origami Essence has some of the most elegant models I've seen. For example, the 3D models, like the inflatable rabbit and the geometric bird I find to be especially cool. -- -- Gareth Chen
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On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 3:07 PM, Rosemary Browne rosemary.brow...@gmail.com wrote: This model comes from Senbazurfrance. It is called Poule de Paques. I am sorry I cannot translate to French; however, I have folded this model many times and_I _have named it Classy Bird and refer to it as such to friends and students. Does anyone happen to know who the folder of this wonderful site might be and who created this, yes, simple yet elegant bird? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=Fx_50cgupcw Google translate (and my blurry recollection of French) calls this Easter Chicken or Easter Hen. The senbazuru.fr website has it here: http://www.senbazuru.fr/files/715e32dc6dd4ee37f695563a0ad2c64a-83.php and says pf it (my translation): This little hen created by Guillaume Denis is very easy to make. It would make a pretty Easter decoration. Nice-looking, simple model, indeed! The Senbazuru website doesn't say (that I can find) who the author of the site is, and they use us when talking about contacting, etc., so it may be multiple people. Perhaps one of our list members from the area knows them, or they're on the list? Anne
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Guillaume Denis is a long time member of the MFPP.
Re: [Origami] Simple, but Elegant, Models
Chris Lott wrote: What models are your favorite simple, elegant models? Here I list a few simple models I love: 1- Nun -Kasahara (One of my all-time favorites ) here is a photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/latrenza/5673579808/ 2- Heart - Ildikó Vass http://www.origamispirit.com/?p=6970 3- Two-fold Santa -Paula Versnick http://www.origamispirit.com/?p=2464 4- Fly -Angel Ecija http://www.origamispirit.com/?p=8694 5- Owl -Robert Neale http://thebraid.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/taking-my-origami-train-to-new-york/ 6- Ring-Star Robert Neale (My favorite simple modular) http://origamiaday.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/origami-8-pointed-star.jpg If you are on facebook, there is a group on simple origami you might request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/delightful.origami/ There have been three simple origami design events with the participation of several good designers. Please share with us your writings on simple origami! Leyla Leyla Torres http://www.OrigamiSpirit.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OrigamiSpirit https://www.facebook.com/leyla.torres Leyla Torres http://www.OrigamiSpirit.com
