Lynne came away from the Taree Show's arts and crafts section with the most outstanding exhibit, supreme exhibitor, section four champion and section four class three winner with her paper tole artwork "Dancing for the Earth".

Paper tole is the art of raising an image to create a three dimensional effect. The effect is achieved through cutting and shaping pieces of paper.

For around 12 months Lynne used this technique to create a metallic, swirling collection of 3D crystal patterns using layer upon layer of paper, silicon and sprinkles of glitter and sand.

Apart from her skill and dedication to her art, the secret behind the image Lynne re-created is actually stuck to the other side of the artwork a copy of artwork "Another Place, Another Time" by Dr Jim Frazier OAM ACS.

As a fan of his body of work, and also a friend to Jim, Lynne approached him and asked if she could re-create his work.

He said yes, but under Lynne's direction he wasn't allowed to see any progress of the artwork, only the finished product.

According to Jim, when he saw the finished piece he was blown away and amazed at Lynne's ability to turn his 2D image 3D.

Lynne said she was very honoured to be able to re-create one of Jim's crystal artworks.

Around 30 years ago Jim was working in filmmaking and special effects in the ABC special effects department. Following an accident where someone had their finger blown off, film production had to be halted.

This was when the producer of the film turned to Jim for help.

The producer needed Jim to create an explosion, for his trilogy of films on the big bang theory, using chemicals under a microscope.

Jim set to work mixing hundreds of chemical combinations, until one day when cleaning up, he discovered the growth of fascinating crystal structures - the beginning of his own art form.

"I took a photo of it and when I got the film back, I was hooked," said Jim.

You could say that Lynne is also hooked on paper tole.

She runs her own paper tole business "Special Pictures for Special Places" along with work as a receptionist and doing bookwork for her husband's business.

She discovered paper tole in the early 2000s in Wauchope.

It began as something she could concentrate on and turned into a close and harmonious relationship.

Lynne describes the process as "all consuming", and often when she does her paper tole art it is like taking a hiatus.

Lynne hopes to enter her artwork in the Sydney Royal Easter Show next year, however she is grateful for the local support she has received.

"I'm still in disbelief!" said Lynne. "The stewards inside the arts and craft pavilion at Taree Show really treated it like it was their own.

"It's really nice to support the more grassroots things of our area and also to get your work out there in the community."

Lynne has previously re-created the work of local artist Rachael Saunders using paper tole.

She is looking forward to future collaborations with artists, with Jim suggesting she create another one of his crystal artworks which is now owned by Hillary Clinton.

This weekend, as part of the Wingham Akoostik Festival, Jim Frazier is hosting an exhibition at the Artisans Retreat, located at 702 Tinonee Road, Mondrook.

Jim will be displaying his Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) and crystal art exhibitions. Also on show will be Lynne's paper tole re-creation of "Another Place Another Time".

laura.polson@fairfaxmedia.com.au