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Origami Crane Love Origami crane art by Jean-Marie Williams

I originally started folding cranes in 2011 as part of a "peace project" with the students at Oaks Montessori School in Hammond, LA. After creating our third chain of 1,000 cranes that spring, I became fascinated with the idea of using cranes to create different art pieces.

In preparation for Hot August Nights, I've started working on a few new pieces. This is an acrylic Totoro finished with ...
07/18/2014

In preparation for Hot August Nights, I've started working on a few new pieces. This is an acrylic Totoro finished with hand-painted acrylic origami cranes and a crayon melt.

This is my first piece in awhile. I have been looking to find a way to showcase Jillian's Father's Day gift to Ben from ...
06/06/2014

This is my first piece in awhile. I have been looking to find a way to showcase Jillian's Father's Day gift to Ben from a few years back. This was the result.

Getting ready for the parade compete with a homemade "cat bus" costume.
03/30/2014

Getting ready for the parade compete with a homemade "cat bus" costume.

Nestled on a perch in Totorro's tree of life ready for his debut in the 4H Pet Parade this afternoon.
03/30/2014

Nestled on a perch in Totorro's tree of life ready for his debut in the 4H Pet Parade this afternoon.

"Silver Lining" 24 hand-painted silver origami cranes mounted on a crayon melt and framing Totoro painted in acrylic. Th...
03/06/2014

"Silver Lining"

24 hand-painted silver origami cranes mounted on a crayon melt and framing Totoro painted in acrylic. The crayon hearts used for the melt were created by Lauren as part if her Valentines this year.

Nearing completion on the Totoro piece. Just need to finish up and add the silver cranes.
03/05/2014

Nearing completion on the Totoro piece. Just need to finish up and add the silver cranes.

Stage two of a new melted crayon and crane piece I'm working on incorporating what will eventually be an acrylic drawing...
03/05/2014

Stage two of a new melted crayon and crane piece I'm working on incorporating what will eventually be an acrylic drawing of Totoro. The crayon hearts are left over from Lauren's valentines.

I love to be able to collaborate with the girls on a project and get caught up in their excitement. I am currently 577 c...
03/05/2014

I love to be able to collaborate with the girls on a project and get caught up in their excitement. I am currently 577 cranes into a project Lauren envisioned showcasing her childhood love...Totoro. Only 423 cranes left to go...and a few clay creatures.

Best part about sorting 200 cranes by color...a celebratory color blending before starting all over again.
12/28/2013

Best part about sorting 200 cranes by color...a celebratory color blending before starting all over again.

Spontaneously, Jillian started counting and sorting the first 200 cranes for Lauren's 5,000 crane challenge to use in cr...
12/28/2013

Spontaneously, Jillian started counting and sorting the first 200 cranes for Lauren's 5,000 crane challenge to use in creating her pet parade float this year.

Newest untitled piece. Created for a good friend in collaboration with her extremely talented, kind-hearted son. 110 ori...
12/26/2013

Newest untitled piece. Created for a good friend in collaboration with her extremely talented, kind-hearted son.

110 origami cranes mounted on a canvas finished with textured acrylics.

All set up and ready to enjoy Starry November Night in downtown Hammond.
11/15/2013

All set up and ready to enjoy Starry November Night in downtown Hammond.

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