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.
A Horse Sculpture of Your Own: The Art Commission Process
Enjoying a piece of art that was created especially for you is a unique experience. The results are a one-of-a-kind artwork full of personal significance.
Art and Horses: How I Became an Equine Sculptor
Fortunately, you can’t take the “horse” out of “horse crazy”, and despite early setbacks, I channel my creativity into the one thing that truly inspires me: horses.
Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: An Air Dry Clay Sculpture from Start to Finish
The following is a brief walk-through of the process I use when hand-building my unique air dry clay sculptures.
5 Key Differences Between Air Dry Clay and Ceramic Clay
My air dry clay horse sculptures differ from a lot of traditional equestrian art. Read this to understand the main variations between earthen clays and air dry clay.