描述
Taken From:
Title: "Sunflowers"
Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Year: 1888
In order to make an origami representation to this level of detail will require and exceptional level of mastery in the art of origami. However, with a little basic knowledge, terminology and a modicum of patience and you should be able to recreate a simplified origami version of this timeless masterpiece by following the instructions below.
Creating an origami representation of a lively and detailed painting like Van Gogh's Sunflowers can be a fun challenge. In this example, we focus on creating a simple origami sunflower.
Materials Needed:
One square sheet of origami paper (preferably yellow for the petals)
One smaller square sheet of origami paper (preferably brown for the center of the sunflower)
Steps:
Start with the yellow paper. Fold it in half horizontally and vertically and unfold to create a '+' crease.
Now fold diagonally in both directions and unfold to create an 'X' crease.
Push the four corners of the paper towards the center to create a blintz base.
Now, flip the model over. Fold the four corners towards the center again.
Repeat step 4 to create a tighter blintz fold.
Now you will start to form the petals. Fold each corner outwards to form a diamond shape, then fold the pointed tip of the diamond inwards.
Repeat this step for all four corners to form the petals of your sunflower.
For the center of the sunflower, take the smaller, brown square of paper. Fold it into a tight blintz fold as you did in steps 1-5. This forms the center of the sunflower.
To assemble your sunflower, simply place the brown piece in the center of the yellow petals.
While this is a highly abstract interpretation of Van Gogh's Sunflowers, it tries to capture the main focus of the painting – the vibrant sunflowers. Remember, origami is an art form that focuses on simplicity, and the beauty often lies in the symbolic representation. Feel free to modify these instructions to better capture your vision of the painting.