Rob Ryan

British Artist Rob Ryan specialises in creating intricate, romantic cutouts and prints. His unique designs are printed on everything from mugs, to Greetings cards, even Rulers and cushions! Rob is a modern artist, born November,1962, and still works currently on his popular pieces of artwork. Rob Ryan has also worked for respectable clients such as Vogue, Elle and Stylist magazine. 

These handmade gifts were sparked by Rob's detailed cut-outs. Many of these are created from memories and events in Rob's life, especially with his wife. His style is delicate and feminine as he uses imagery such as birds, flowers and hearts, accompanied by curly writing that spells out a story, quote, or thought. 

The artist himself states that he works in a London studio with three other artists, Dan Holliday, Hayley Johnson and Stuart Smith and admits that an A1 piece can take around three days! (his work hours being about 8am-6pm)
This painstaking, but rewarding technique is done using a cutting knife/scalpel and cutting each tiny shape out of the card or paper. In an 'MagMA' Interview, Rob Ryan talks about his technique saying; "I generally make notes in sketchbooks and work the picture out there, then I draw it out on paper – then cut it out. It's a medium that does not lend itself well to improvisation. I don't work from photos and I use 15 or 10a Swann Morton scalpel blades" He also talks about using Laser cutting for Shows when using materials such as wood and acrylic. 

Rob states that he takes some inspiration from 'Post-war, pre 60's, English Illustration' and describes his work as 'decorative' and has a 'timeless quality'. 
Personally, I really enjoyed looking at Rob Ryan's work and using it as inspiration for my own cut-out. I mostly appreciate the personal, heartfelt input in every piece, and his use of simple illustrations and patterns.