"UNICORN" Framed Papercut Stamp Art

Unicorn 8"x10" framed papercut artwork
 
Legends of one-horned horses or goats are as old as time itself, with stories of their magical powers and healing properties becoming cemented in history. Although currently protected from hunting, Unicorns were once hunted for their ivory horns, which were highly valued in ancient times for their medicinal properties. The earliest recorded mention was from the historian Ctesias around 400 BC, who wrote that those who drank water from the Unicorn's horn were healed of epilepsy and protected from poison and stomach pains. Outside of their protected habitats, your chances of finding a Unicorn are basically zero, but if you're filled with virtue you may accidentally stumble into their protected haven.
 
Part of the USA Postage Stamps Papercut Collection by John Miller a set of 12 papercut artworks celebrating USA postage stamps. This set of artwork was created by John Miller to bring attention to the USA postage stamps. Inspired by Tracy Walker's "Baby Wild Animals" set, John made a set of twelve designs, cutting sheets of paper by hand with an X-Acto knife. Once the initial set was completed, the designs were digitized and turned into cut files used for the final versions. Each 8"x10" artwork is built up of four to five layers of acid free, fade resistant papers cut and assembled with care by the artist. Cut with a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine, glued with Tombow Mono Aqua, and framed with lightweight acrylic, each piece is ready to hang.