I recently discovered the book 'Modern Origami' by James Sakoda.
The term 'modern' was selected because the style of folding attempts to emphasize the beauty of the straight line and geometric forms.
I must say I like the abstractness of his models ;-)

Here you see the 'Owl-base', which is used to create several models.
The photo is up-side-down, I like that shape better, more positive upwards energy. Anyway…... it is a nice neck exercise or just turn your phone or tablet ;-))

Model: origami Owl-base
Design: James Sakoda
Diagrams in the book 'Modern Origami" by James Sakoda

Paper: 15x15 silkworm transparant paper.


If you are interested to see more of his 'modern origami-models', you are invited to visit my origami-album James Sakoda. Enjoy ;-)

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Adding more creases to the origami 'Owl-base' (see first comment box) and an Owl is folded ;-))

Folded from 15x15cm white tant paper.
Final height 8cm.

Model: origami Owl
Design: James Sakoda
Diagrams in the book "Modern Origami" by James Sakoda


If you are interested to see more of his 'modern origami-models', you are invited to visit my origami-album James Sakoda. Enjoy ;-)

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Note from the designer himself:
"The rabbit, with its beady eyes and its waistcoat must certainly be considered to be the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland."

Like the Owl (see first comment box) it has a foot, which enables the top-heavy figure to stand. Both origami animals have the same "Owl-base" ( see second comment box).

Model: Origami Rabbit
Design: James Sakoda
Diagrams in the book: 'Modern Origami' by James Sakoda

Paper: 15x15cm white tant paper. Final height 11cm, because of those long ears ;-))


If you are interested to see more of his 'modern origami-models', you are invited to visit my origami-album James Sakoda. Enjoy ;-)

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An abstract version of an origami Lion, also folded from the Owl-base (see first comment box)
Note of the designer: ""The Lion, which was first discovered by my son Bill, has been recognized as a dog as often as it has as a lion"".
So what your first impression?

Model: origami Lion
Design: James Sakoda
Diagrams in the book "Modern Origami" by James Sakoda

Paper: one piece of brown Unryu-paper, 20x20cm. Final size: 10cm width, height 5cm


If you are interested to see more of his 'modern origami-models', you are invited to visit my origami-album James Sakoda. Enjoy ;-)

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This origami Turtle is enjoying the warmth of the sun ;-))
Another creation made from the origami Owl-base by James Sakoda.


Happy a lovely Friday too ;-))

Model: origami Turtle
Design: James Sakoda
Diagrams in the book "Modern Origami" by James Sakoda

Paper: one piece of 18,2x18,2cm textured green Japanese paper Final size: 10x5cm width, height 7cm


If you are interested to see more of his 'modern origami-models', you are invited to visit my origami-album James Sakoda. Enjoy ;-)

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