In the (HOT) Pink

I was experimenting with a concept a while back, as I tend to do, and it occurred to me that I wanted to do something kinda folksy- but not.

So I decided to try my hand at "primitive" but change it up with color. The result was this little bird sculpt. I used a form based out of random household items and some wire forms for the legs and then built the details up using papier-mâché. Then I painted it in a bold hot pink color. In keeping with the folkart/primitive feel, I didn't add any details to it. It is like a silhouette, if you will.

My Prickly Friend

Good day, dear readers!

I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine. I think he is very handsome indeed, though some would say he is a bit prickly. Tut-tut, I assure you he is gentle and ever so kind. Just take a look at his eyes and you will see. His demeanor is so pleasant, his face is so sweet, I think you will find, he is one of the nicest you'll meet!

You can't visit my friend at home, as he lives in a cozy little hole at the base of a mossy tree. He rolls himself into a tight little ball and stays snug and warm nightly. During the day, he roams the sunny meadows and greets all of his friends with a polite "How d' you do?"

Please say hello, won't you?

Turtle, Turtle

leI had a recent commission for a couple of items for the requestor's turtle-loving friends. I think they turned out pretty nicely:

Rabbit Sculpt

This one took more hours than most. In the end, I am happy with how it turned out. This was a 3D sculpt I did based on this illustration by the very talented Kevin Whelan!


Day 307: Polymer clay, armature wire, wood base

April is Seeing Green

April suggested I try a lil' green monster. He got a little toasted in the firing/baking process. I think I can touch him up though.

Day 57: Polymer clay

So blue...

This little blue "monster" isn't all that scary, is he?

Day 55: Polymer clay