Fabulous Filly inspired by Christi Friesen

I've been working on a bit of sculpting this week. This is a Fantasy Horse Head focal bead, incorporating fibres and crystals from an online tutorial on Christi Friesen's website.

The thick black wire running through the horse's mane will be removed after baking; the tunnel created by the wire is for hanging on a necklace.

I've used some Swarovski Crystals, glass beads and pearlex powders as embellishments.  I think this horse looks as sweet as candy.  Reminds me a lot of the cotton candy that I loved to eat, as a child, when I attended the State and Country Fairs in America.

Check out the downloadable tutorials; they are very affordable.  This one was only $5.99 with easy to follow step by step instructions.

Christi Friesen is returning to Oz for another Polyclay Workshops Tour.

Christi's Australia Workshops - Destinations TBA Oct 14-30.

I've saved the dates in my calendar 'cause I want to be sure and get to as many of her classes as possible.  I attending one a couple years ago and it was wonderful.  She is so funny and a great teacher.  I am sure that her classes will be in the major capital cities

Hybrid-Human Sculpture

Just back from a marvelous day at Lex Sorrentino's sculpting studio.  This is my first time working with Sculpey Living Dolls clay.  I love it's natural skin tone colouring.

Here's a pic of the Hybrid-Human that I created on the day.  Looks a little spooky with those white zombie like eyes, huh?!

Learned a great trick on how to remove wrinkles in the clay... in finishing.  Use a smooth, heated,  riverstone that's been dipped in hot water and run it all over the clay.  Like magic it irons out all the creases.  Fabulous!

Later I'll post a pic of the finished sculpture with blue head spikes, a little face colour and yellow eyes. 

Spirit Leaves "SOLD" at the Nexus Community Gallery

I am so happy to tell you that my framed "polymer clay art" was sold at the current "Members' Exhibition" at the Nexus Community Gallery, at the Old Butter Factory, Bellingen.  It actually sold before the exhibition even opened.  A local business women, Katrina, called in to see what was being hung the morning before and saw my entry.  She had an immediate connection to it and bought it on the spot.

Notice the prominate "Red Dot" which means 'SOLD'.  I love red dots, especially when they're displayed in very close proximity to my artwork.  Framing by Graham and Sandy of the "Oasis Moon Framing" shop in Raleigh.  I was thinking that an ornate frame would be the perfect thing for this one when Graham and Sandy said that a silver frame would be what this artwork commanded.  I knew the moment I saw this frame that it was made for this one. 

The current exhibition, where you can see my "Spirit Leaves" framed artwork is on exhibition until the 14th of January, 2011.  I am so proud of how well the leaves flow in this piece.  It really has a great sense of movement and depth perception.  I taught this process and technique to Year 10 High School Students just before the Christmas School Holidays.  Click here to see their artwork using this polymer clay technique.

Cave Art Drawings

I thought I would take a little time out and work on a new idea for jewellery that I will teach at the High School next year.  Something that is easy to construct yet interesting and having an indigenous look and feel.

Polymer Clay focal in earthy colours. Carved shapes impressed with aluminum ribbon in various designs.  White acrylic paint applied with a match stick for that dot painting affect.  Gold rub and buff paint for highlights and shine.  Braided waxed linen cord.  Base metal beads and findings.



Lot and lots of Lady Bugs

Here it is... the Lady bugs images that I promised.

An example of one of the pieces of jewellery that will be displayed at the Old Butter Factory Cafe, Bellingen... starting tomorrow.



Lady Bug necklace



Frances: "Ladybugs, Katherine. Lots and lots of ladybugs."

This is a memorable quote from one of my favourite movies "Under the Tuscan Sun".  I love this romantic comedy.  It's one of my all time favourites.  I can watch it a million times and never get tired of it.

At the moment I'm working on some jewellery for the "Old Butter Factory Cafe" in Bellingen where I'll be showcasing my Sculptural Art & Jewellery from Sunday the 19th of December.

So if you haven't finished your Christmas Shopping yet, please go have a stickie beak (check it out).

Some of the items will have these pretty little red lady bugs... "Lots and lots of ladybugs".

I will be posting pics of this "Ladybug Jewellery" over the weekend.

"Medicine Leaves" Polyclay Art on Canvas by Year 10 Students

Jess showing her Medicine Leaves Polyclay Art on Canvas



Click on Jess' Polyclay Art Canvas to view larger and see how it shimmers.



Polyclay Art created by Nambucca Heads High School Students in a class that I taught today.