Definition of «paper child»

"Paper child" refers to a type of physical fan art where a character is drawn, colored, and cut out of paper to be placed in real-world environments. These cutouts are often photographed in ways that make them appear to be interacting with real objects, such as being held by the scruff or sitting on a desk. It is a creative and tactile hobby within art communities that blends traditional drawing with photography. The tone is usually playful, cute, or slightly mischievous depending on the character's pose.