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Just wanted to say hello. Life has been very busy and I check in here every once in a while now. It is hard to keep up with my sites on the computer when life has been so full lately. I love this site though and the art is amazing! Keep up the good work everyone! <3
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RIP Eric Joisel

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My small salute to the legacy and memory of Eric Joisel.

Thank you Eric for being a major part of motivating me to get back into origami as an adult. Seeing your origami Jazz Musician set inspired me to no end and helped me see paper in a way I had never seen it before.

His rat design. I have tried to fold it before but got stuck on diagram 15! This is my 2nd attempt and was able to get through the full process. This time I had determination and motivation as I moved through the folds. I absolutely wouldn't have been able to go to sleep tonight without trying it again and at least finishing a "practice" one. It helped me begin the process of adjusting to a world without him. (tears) My heart goes out to his close family and friends as I understand how difficult this last while must have been for him and his loved ones.

As I folded this tonight, with each step I thought about what Eric must have looked like as he uncovered this little critter from the paper between his talented fingers, how he had generously given permission to post the diagrams for others to try it, how he had humbly responded to me with such friendliness in facebook, how he never once seemed to put himself on a level above anyone and treated even a stranger like me with kindness and encouragement, how he mentioned how important the thumb nail is in shaping, how he created so many amazing models and shared what inspired him through his website, how he would have made jokes and gently encouraged any folder to continue and keep trying, his silliness t5o make teh children laugh as he folded this rat for a live audience of happy children and amazed adults, how his story telling had so much humor in it, how excited I was to check his website and facebook page to see what new things he had come up with... and so much more. I was an instant fan from the moment I learned of him. What an amazing modern master of origami. I will miss him very much. I still have so much to learn about folding and am so grateful that he shared so much... I will continue to learn from him even after his passing.

In tribute: I used an 8" piece of plain cream colored printer paper for this as my "practice" one. I will absolutely fold it again using better paper and MC. It was a pleasure to fold this model after taking a break from my first attempt. I will do it again... and eventually attempt his adorable little dwarf.

Rest in peace Eric. Thank you for your inspiration.
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Thank you

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To all of the people that have added me to their "watch list", added my pictures of stuff, and have encouraged me to keep folding paper. All of your feedback, comments, and favs have been a real boost!

I can get totally lost in DA.. there are SO many talented people out there. Amazingly creative! What a wonderful place this is. Everyone is so nice and in it for the art and creativity.

I wish I had 48 hours in a day.
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New to deviant. I'm going to add some pictures of origami that I have done. All comments/ critic are welcome. Thank you for looking! Hope you enjoy.
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