The Art of Packing & Shipping Clay Sculpture
I often wish I could just toss it in a box with some shredded paper and call it a day, but ceramic and air dry clay sculptures are delicate objects. You must prepare for the worse and hope for the best.
Not Just Paint: Why You Should Prime Air Dry Clay Sculptures
One thing I found is that if you're intending to paint your air dry clay sculpture, like any good artist, you need to prepare your substrate.
Flying Solo: Art Exhibition Prep for July 2020
I knew that the subject of this exhibition would involve horses (no surprise there), and I also wanted to invoke a narrative, something I find very challenging in sculpture.
Paper clay vs Paperclay: Is there a difference?
I recently got a question about porcelain paper clay and whether it can be left to dry and then painted. This got me thinking about 'paper clay' vs 'paperclay'.
Down to the Wire: A Guide to Armatures for Air Dry Clay
An armature is the inner support system of a sculpture, and they are crucial to making strong and delicate forms in air dry clay.
Manes and Tails: Sculpting Thin Areas with Paper and Air Dry Clay
What do you do when you want to sculpt something wispy, say like a horse's tail? Say hello to your new sculpting friend: paper.
Profiled in Chronicle of the Horse Magazine
I had a profile in the Art Gallery section of the 2018 December edition of the Chronicle of the Horse magazine. What a great Christmas gift!
One Clay to Rule Them All: The Best Air Dry Clays for Artists
I'll get right to the point: there is no one "best" air dry clay for sculpting. I wish there was; it would certainly make my life easier.
Exhibition: Thunderbird Show Park - Nov 2018
You can find me at Thunderbird Showpark this weekend (Nov 10-11) with other local equine artists, exhibiting at this unique event in Canada.
Artist's Choice: Epoxy vs Air Dry Clay for Sculpture
If you're new to sculpting, or looking for an alternative to ceramic clays, here is a brief intro into alternative clay sculpting mediums.
A Method to the Madness: Drying Air Dry Clay Effectively
If the slow drying time of artists grade clays has dissuaded you from using it as a serious sculpting medium, don't despair: There is a solution!
Horses in Vancouver - Susie at Circle Craft Art Market
After a relatively laid back summer, I am in high gear getting ready for an annual Vancouver tradition : the Circle Craft Art Market.