Angel Dunworth is an award-winning author and artist. Writing is unquestionably her first love, having won her first writing accolade by the 4th grade. She says of this, "I always made up stories, but winning that school competition certainly lit a fire under me." Her passion for the written word and her love for all things creative, reflect not only in her writing but also in her illustrations. Dunworth currently resides in Windcrest, Texas, with her husband who she proclaims, "Is the love of my life!"Cut Paper IllustrationsPaper-cutting as an art-form is said to have developed after 610 AD when Tesuki Washi paper, was brought to Japan by, a Buddhist monk. Japanese paper cutting and offshoots developed at a very fast pace. The Japanese commercialized paper making by hand and by 800 AD their skills were unrivaled. Paper-cutting is currently used in many cultures across the world, though techniques vary. It is listed as an art form in, China, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Jerusalem, Mexico, Switzerland & many Slavic cultures.Read more about this authorRead less about this author