Good Cod!
Time to trawl through my book of puns (errr no) – both language editions of my “Origami Fish” book are now on sale. Contributors copies are being mailed out as I type. More book details here. The books...
View ArticleOrigami and the art of satire
Over the years, there have been precious few models design as satirical comments on the world. Why this should be so is perhaps a comment on the reluctance of most people to “get involved with...
View ArticleModels wanted
I’m writing a book that needs a lot of simple / low intermediate models, I’d like to offer new designs – what do you have, my friends? … Continue reading →
View ArticleI’m on radio 4 today
All being well, I will appear on today’s “You and Yours” on radio 4! http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b081l87p … Continue reading →
View ArticleFestive Folding
It seems a suitable time to (re)share a video I made of a Simple Santa accompanied by one of my favourite seasonal songs. … Continue reading →
View ArticleAkira Yoshizawa, Japan’s Greatest Origami Master
Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 9784805313930 Hardcover 192 pages Nui Nui are an Italian based publishers with whom I have authored several books, including one devoted to BOS creators.. Their quality control...
View ArticleLunga Vita Roberto!
My Italian friend Roberto Morassi was recently admitted to hospital with a serious illness. Thankfully, he is back with us again and our good wishes go to him for a full recovery. Here’s a reworking of...
View ArticleFlexagons cover
Just seen the cover to my forthcoming flexagons book. #fantasticflexagons It’s been a fascinating diversion from origami ;)
View ArticleButterflies, Flutterbies wanted
My next project will be devoted to origami butterflies. Suggestions and offers very welcome, but don’t delay! I’d like to include a few that are more conceptual – “butterfly on a leaf” etc. so please...
View ArticleSunbathing Butterfly
I’m working on new designs for my my next project on Origami Butterflies. I’m keen to include some conceptual designs as well as more conventional ones. Here’s an “in progress” design in the silhouette...
View ArticleA British Museum origami book
My forthcoming project with the British Museum! – Origami Poems and Pictures
View ArticleRanking?
I know it’s an ego thing, but it would be nice to know where I stand in the pantheon of origami authors. Total sales information is impossible to get hold of, but with nearly 70 to my name I should be...
View ArticleNew butterfly
My table is groaning with ides for butterflies, caterpillars etc. Here’s one I like – a “butterfly on a leaf” As ever, the simplicity of result doesn’t match the skill required to fold it neatly!
View ArticleA butterfly? For me?
What a wonderful gift I’ve had from Michael LaFosse. On Christmas Day, the 25th of December, 2016, he designed “A butterfly for Nick Robinson” to go in my book. I’m overwhelmed!
View ArticleSpot the creator?
As an author, it’s really important to try and identify the earliest-known creators of a folding design or concept, or simply to identify who designed a model. I know others are often trying to spot...
View ArticleElusive Butterflies
Working on my butterflies project, here are some (very rough!) ideas that may or may not pupate into the final selection #origamibutterflies
View ArticleNikipedia
My wiki entry has been updated! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Robinson_(paperfolder) … Continue reading →
View ArticleNeue Deutsche Bücher!
Try to contain your excitement, but you can read about my forthcoming books written with Evi Binzinger, due out soon. Origami Tiere and Origami Boote + Flieger
View ArticlePoissons d’ origami
I had a lovely message (and photo) from Viviane Berty, one of the contributors to my fishy book. Hello Nick, This message is to say thank you again for having included me in the project “Poissons en...
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