Throwback to the first time I experimented with mixing light colors! I still love how this piece turned out. I had to draw and cut so many fish and the light shafts through the water's surface are simply divine! . "Shepherd of the Deep" (2016)

Registration for my Introduction to Paper Cutting Workshop on 5/2/26 is now OPEN! Spend an afternoon with me in the studio for a hands-on introduction to the basics of the art of paper cutting. More info and Registration available via my website:

Wow! It has taken me a week to recover from last weekend! I was doing TWO shows at once! Exhibitor at Sakura Con and at Norwescon 48 in the Art Show and panelist! I even won two awards in the Art Show! Völva Vargaldar won Best Fantasy and Echoes of Legacy won Judge's Choice Best in Show! 🤯

The April Georgetown Art Attack art walk is happening this Saturday, April 11th! The studio will be open from 1-7pm. I'm featuring work by my current Guest Artist, Megan Roseman. Her watercolor abstract landscapes will be on display in the studio until the end of April. Come on out!

Around all of the con prep chaos, I somehow managed to squeeze in finalizing this sketch for my next oneiroframe! It's set to be 16x20" and I'm aiming to get it to the point where I can start cutting the first layer live at Norwescon for my Art in Action slot on April 4th from 10-11am!

I am as busy as can be right now! Buttoning up backorders from ECCC and prepping for Sakura Con AND Norwescon on April 2-5th. Let's just say my laser cutter and I are both running at full tilt to get more laser cut editions prepped in time.

Welcoming our next guest artist, Megan Roseman, to the studio with a small opening reception in conjunction with the monthly @GeorgetownArtAttack neighborhood art walk today! The studio will be open until 7pm tonight.

My ECCC booth is all set up! Booth #10036 on floor 0 of the Summit Building. I'm along the left wall.

The lighting for "The Liminal Seed" is so calming and beautiful! I swear that when I finally got it dialed in, I gasped. The gentle semi-randomized animation to create the effect of falling leaves is just *😘*.

There are some gorgeous details in "The Liminal Seed"! Take a closer look! I'll also be sharing some video of the lighting animation soon. It's absolutely mesmerizing!

Laser cut editions of "Volva Vargaldar" are now available in studio or in my online shop! For those folks who enjoy a dark fairy tale woodland vibe with a spectral pack of wolves. . badgerburrowstudios.com (Linktree in bio ⬆️ )

"The Liminal Seed" 8x8" Original Oneiroframe Hand cut layered paper and vellum lit with programmed NeoPixel LEDs Available! (shorturl.at/VWqYf )

Georgetown Art Attack and the Soft Closing Reception for our Jan-Feb guest artist, Kyo Tagawa is this Saturday (2/14) from 1-7pm! It also happens to be Valentine's Day, so perhaps a walk to look at all kinds of cool art followed up with a delicious meal at a local restaurant is just the thing? 💖

I'm so close to finishing this new piece! Just need to get the lights finalized and installed. I can't wait to share the final result!

The originals of Uchchaihshravas and Bai Long Ma are currently exhibited at Vashon Center for the Arts Gallery on Vashon Island for their "Creatures Among Us" exhibition until February 1st! I'm honored to have my work featured as a part of this show with so many other amazing local artists!

I've finally been able to start work on a new piece! Here's some WIP of the first layer.

Hi! I'm a hand cut paper artist who captures dreams with paper and light! Check out a little portfolio-esque collage of some of my work. I hope you enjoy it!

This Saturday marks a couple of firsts for 2026! We are hosting the opening reception for our first guest artist, @paladinmaar.bsky.social , and it's also the first Georgetown Art Attack art walk of the year! The studio will be open from 1-7pm and you should definitely stop by if you can!

Our first guest artist of the new year! Kyo Tagawa (@PaladinMaar.bsky.social) is a local PNW creature concept artist. The opening reception is this Saturday (1/10) from 1-7pm at the studio and his work will be on display through February!

I'm honored to announce that my work will be on display at Badger Burrow Studios (@badgerburrowstudio.bsky.social) in Georgetown Seattle from January thru February!! Come meet me and see my new work during the opening on Jan 10th! ☺️

I love looking back at the original Cloud Crane 2D piece I created back in 2023. It feels like such a radiant celebration!

I've created some fun commission pieces for clients in the past. "Back to the Past" was particularly fun! Gotta love Samurai Jack! . "Back to the Past" (2017) Commission

Looking for a last minute gift in Seattle? My studio is open this week W, Th, F from 12-5pm. Come on by and see if anything catches your eye! . Note: The studio will be closed next week (12/24-12/26) for the holidays and travel

The last Georgetown Art Attack art walk is this Saturday, Dec. 13th and there will be a FREE SHUTTLE from 2-9:30PM for folks to get around to all of the awesome studios and galleries! There's even a stop right by my studio (#17)! I'll be open from 1-7pm and I hope to see some of you then!

The last Art Walk of 2025 is this Saturday, December 13th! Stop by the studio and see where the magic happens! Guest Artist: Jeff Doyle There will also be a FREE SHUTTLE from 2-9:30pm for the art walk so you can easily get to all of the different studios and events going on in the neighborhood!

NEW THING!!! Doomfish playmats are now available and in time for the holidays! Level up your gaming/desk with this massive 16x35" deskmat! Available online or in studio! Also, don't forget that my Winter Solstice Sale is going on until December 8th. 20% off all Laser Cut Editions and Prints!

Our annual Winter Solstice (ish) Sale is happening now until December 8th! 20% off all Laser Cut Editions and Prints! It's a great time to find that perfect gift of light and art to share with your loved ones. Discount is automatically applied through my online shop or in the studio.

I'm all set up at Geek Craft Expo for the holiday market this weekend! The market is chock full of local small handmade businesses and artists, all with some fun geeky/nerdy bent!

I'm so happy that "Styx and Stones" is finally done! She was a deeply personal piece for me to create and though she came from a dark place, she needed to be out of my head and put into the world. Take a closer look at some of the details! So. Many. Skulls. ☠️

NEW THING!!!!! Unicorn playmats are now available and in time for the holidays! Level up your gaming/desk and play among the stars! . The playmats are now available online or in studio. I will also have them at my booth for Seattle Geek Craft Expo Holiday Market on Nov 28-30!

"Styx and Stones" 11x14" Original Oneiroframe Hand cut layered paper and vellum lit with programmed NeoPixel LEDs

Since the aurora borealis will be dancing across the skies tonight (and some last night too), let's take a moment to celebrate this stunning natural phenomenon with some art featuring it! . "The Avarosan Vision" (2018 commission)

Oh look! I made some snowflake ornaments for this holiday season! ❄️They look so beautifully delicate and the vellum looks gorgeous with the lights shining through! . These laser cut edition snowflakes are now available! I will also have them at my booth for Seattle Geek Craft Expo Holiday Market!

Here's a throwback to "Wyrm's Rest"! I wish I could offer this and other 8x10" pieces as laser cut editions, but I haven't been able to find a reliable source for frames in that size that are deep enough. . "Wyrm's Rest" (2016)

Jeff Doyle is our next guest artist for November-December! Jeff is a PNW landscape photographer and the images he captures are absolutely breathtaking and dreamy! We will be hosting an Opening Reception this Saturday, November 8th from 1-7pm in conjunction with Georgetown Art Attack. It's worth it!

The studio is in a bit of a state this week and won't be open since I'm getting some work done on it for some long dreamed of upgrades! . "The Fire Drake's Maw" 2018 Commission

Matteo would like you to sign up for our mailing list so you can receive our monthly newsletter! Link below. . www.badgerburrowstudios.com/contact

Some calm and a place to take solace. Sometimes you just need a walk in the woods to find something magical. . "By the Brook" (2021)

I'm feel like sharing a throwback today. . "Beast of No Nation" (2022) 8x8" Oneiroframe Commission

I made a little reveal video showing off some of the details and sheer scale of "Doomfish"! I'm still very proud of how this piece turned out. What do you think? . #badgerburrowstudios #paperart #oarfish #oarfishdaily

Stop by the studio this Saturday! Georgetown Art Attack and the soft closing reception for my current guest artist, Sophie Yun Lee will be happening from 1-7pm on 10/11. Check out gorgeous artwork, explore, chat with artists, and see where the magic happens! (With some tasty light refreshments 😜)

The real world feels way too scary right now on its own, so let's keep breaking up the feed with more art. This time with a spooky season vibe. . "Exposed" (2022) 8x10" Oneiroframe

The first three main layers of this deeply personal and dark piece are completed. I've had a lot of feelings leading up to and during the creation process. There are 6 more layers to go before assembly, not including a number of sub-layers, so I'll be sitting with this piece for a while longer yet.😅

Let's put some more art out into the world and folks' feeds with another throwback to one of my literature inspired pieces. This one is based on "Le Petit Prince". I, too, feel like I just want to fly away from the current world at times. Do you have any comfort stories you keep going back to?

Throwback to "The Old Ways". This was my first large format piece at 18x24". I would love the chance to explore a mangrove forest at some point. The contrast between warm and cool colors in the lights is also wonderfully striking. . "The Old Ways" (2016) Commissioned Piece

I'm working on the third main layer of this piece and it's proving to be rather complex with some additional direct layering work. Just look at the tiny details in the skulls! I did this to me. 😅

Skullz. 💀 Lots of 'em for the new piece I've been working on.

Trying to drown out the constant bombardment on our mental psyches with beautiful art. It's not much, but I hope it brings some peace and a break from *gestures to everything*👐 . "The Steeds that Carry the Waves to Shore" 11x14" (2020 Commissioned Oneiroframe)

Georgetown Art Attack and Opening Reception for @SophieYunLee are on Saturday. The studio will be open from 1-7pm and there are lots of other places to check out and explore in the neighborhood, so come on out and explore!

When things feel topsy turvy, I do my best to hold on to something solid to help ground myself, be it something physical, a goal, or principal. . "Fishing in the Cloud Sea" 8x10" Oneiroframe (2024)