Paper Artist: Tommy Perez

WORDS Lindi Brownell Meiring IMAGES t_rez on Instagram

Paper art is where it’s all happening at the moment, with amazing examples flooding our Instagram feed every day.

The work of self-described “designer, doodler and frequent paper krafter”, Tommy Perez, stood out as some of the best we’ve seen recently.

Here are 12 of our favourite creations from this Calfornia-based artist.

All the ?for seeing sooooo many gather together and stand up for gender equality and human rights! I want these little hands to know that she can be the strong, independent, nasty woman she deserves to be! #kwikkrafts #emojikrafts #?

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Jan 22, 2017 at 4:50pm PST

Made a ton of burgers last year! ? Thought I’d start the new year the same way. Thanks for playing along with my story and making your own burger. Looking forward to making more of them! Happy New Year everyone! #kwikkrafts

A video posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Jan 1, 2017 at 12:54pm PST

Just look at this festive lil nugget! I smile every time I watch this! I especially love the fact that there are a variety of mediums used to create this card. Ridiculously cute crab created and brought to life by @juliaann_cone & @catjohnstonnn

A video posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Dec 21, 2016 at 7:42am PST

“Do you make anything besides food?? No, no I don’t.” Made some preetza for fun. Was going to be 2 pieces that formed a heart, but that didn’t work out. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #kwikkrafts

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Nov 20, 2016 at 8:19pm PST

Who wants some cake? ?? Here’s a little slice of a fun video I baked up with my friends @toofaced #kwikkrafts

A video posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Nov 12, 2016 at 7:34pm PST

Just some wild type hidden in some leaves for funsies. #kwikkrafts

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Jun 26, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT

Packing up these paperkrafts in preparation for our move up to Minneapolis. Looking back, it’s amazing to see how fortunate I’ve been to work with some awesome clients and friends! Now it’s off for a fun project @facebook before the big move! #kwikkrafts

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Apr 3, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT

A little detail shot from my previous video post. Creating a paper, table-top pool party was definitely a fun challenge! #kwikkrafts

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Mar 21, 2016 at 4:51pm PDT

I know when that Hot Light bling. ? Making some sweet treats for a fun project! #? #kwikkrafts

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Jan 7, 2016 at 4:20pm PST

Life’s a beach.☀️? Gonna need some sunscreen for the last of my environmental-scapes.? #kwikkrafts

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Jun 15, 2015 at 4:55pm PDT

? We built this city…? ??? Currently having some fun with a few different environmental-scapes (that’s a real word, right?) #kwikkrafts

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Jun 7, 2015 at 5:07pm PDT

It’s Friday. Live it up! ? #kwikkrafts #papercraft

A photo posted by Tommy Perez (@t_rez) on Jan 30, 2015 at 11:36am PST

Follow Tommy on Instagram to see more of his work or visit tommyperezdesign.com.