![]() Flipping back and forth is more bothersome than simply following diagrams on the same page. However, it makes simply folding a butterfly much harder. ![]() This made the modular approach of the design system more apparent, and I understand why Richard Alexander and Greg Mudarri chose to present the designs in this way. Each butterfly design was then described by referencing the different shaping details already presented. In the old, spiral-bound book, different aspects of the butterfly – such as the wing ratios, color changes, head and abdomen shaping or details of the shaping of the wings – were presented separately. Each step is clearer, but more importantly, each butterfly is presented autonomously. Plus, all diagrams - even those for the six already published butterflies - were redrawn by Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander from scratch. 1 The remaining 20 species require modifications of or extensions to the butterfly system, which were not presented previously. Both books are about Michael's butterfly system, but of the 26 designs included in the new book, only six are also included in the old publication. However, there are some main differences. My previous experience stands in contrast to the busy folding I executed after buying the new book, "Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies: Elegant Designs from a Master Folder" by Richard Alexander and Michael LaFosse, which also presents Michael's butterflies. Differences between the old and new presentations I remember leafing through it, being intrigued by Michael LaFosse's butterfly system, yet it didn't get me folding. Strangely enough, though, I never fully explored it. I hadn't been keen enough back then to buy the book straight off, but did purchase it later. LaFosse's Origami Butterflies: A Field of Discovery Through a System of Design" by Richard Alexander and Greg Mudarri, which sold out in a breeze. Back then she had also brought along some copies of a spiral-bound "Michael G. One of the highlights was definitely a workshop Anne LaVin held, teaching us how to wet-fold the Mudarri Luna Moth designed by Michael LaFosse. There are many things I remember fondly of that first convention experience. That was in September 2007 at my very first origami convention, the 40th BOS convention held in Cambridge. It also reminded me of my first butterfly, or indeed moth, by Michael LaFosse that I folded. My first fold of Michael LaFosse's butterflies in 2007: the Mudarri Luna Moth from Origamido paper ![]() And it was so immensely fun and energizing to fold those absolutely amazing butterflies. ![]() Anyone who's visited an origami convention can probably relate. It meant less sleep than I need to stay sane, but one or two nights of that are okay. Within a couple of days I folded over a dozen butterflies from the book. As a special treat to myself on that day, I decided to fold a model from the book. But by a happy coincidence, Michael LaFosse's and Richard Alexander's new softcover book "Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies: Elegant Designs from a Master Folder" arrived at my doorstep shortly before Mother's Day. Unfortunately, nowadays, I sometimes don't even find the time to fold that first model when I get a new book. Photo by Patricia Howard for City of Alexandria.Perhaps the best sign of me really really liking a book is that I fall into a folding frenzy after having folded the first model from the book. The American Institute of Architects – Northern Virginia Chapter (AIA NoVA).Katherine Pedrick, local artist in Target Gallery’s current exhibition, Mythos.Vi Trinh, 2020 winter post-grad resident.Tai Hwa Goh – Make a traditional “Takbon” Korean printmaking technique.Alexandria Archaeology Museum – Create your own commemorative historic-ware.Tracie Griffith Tso – Origami butterfly mobile demonstration.Pat Sargent – Make your own ink from black walnuts.Scope Gallery – Animal pinch pot demonstration.Pre-Recorded Online Demonstrations and Guides: How to prepare Wheat Paste (requires 24 hours before art project) 3 pm – Create the 2020 Art Safari animal with Lisa Schumaierĭownload the template to make the penguin wings.1 pm – Suminagashi paper marbling with Sto Len.11 am – Family painting with Judy Heiser.Get ready for Saturday! Download the full list of Art Safari 2020 Art Materials here Download Art Materials List Scroll Down to see all the videos archived below. Artists lead exciting and creative projects in both live and recorded sessions via Facebook Live. An Alexandria tradition for 25 years! Art Safari moves online this year for an afternoon of hands-on activities for kids and families.
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