Anna Cook

Anna is a self taught paper cutter living and working in York. She began paper cutting more than six years ago as a hobby and quickly found a real passion for the craft, obsessing over the finer detail and exploring the versatility of paper. Anna uses a variety of tools to sculpt and emboss the paper, bringing a lifelike quality to her work. She has a background in Design and Printmaking and has worked in the gallery and framing industry. Her inspiration comes from an obsession with old botanical drawings and the beauty of the natural world. Her amazing pieces feature woodland animals and birds, capturing their personalities in a natural habitat in a most remarkable way.