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I've started this blog to showcase my creations. I make one of a kind (OOAK) art dolls formed from inspiration, dreams and imagination. Each one starts from nothing, just basic materials - a lump of clay, some wire, cloth and cotton batting - no molds! Over time it evolves into a truly unique figure with its own special life and character.
I currently work in Fimo and Super Sculpey, using wire armatures. I'm relatively new to doll making and still exploring other mediums (I recently bought some paper clay and can't wait to try that out).
Sometimes I have an idea of what I would like to create in mind, but very often I am finding that what I am working on wants to come out as something else entirely. In working with the clay, if it becomes apparent that there is a character already in there that is working its way out, I'm trying not to force my vision on it. It is really amazing to see what takes shape when I just allow the figure to become whatever it is becoming. This exploration has come up with some fun and unexpected results.
You could characterize my work as mainly elves, fairies and other fantasy folk, but I think it will probably go beyond that. I love creating faces and expressions. I hope that my characters, whatever stage of completion they may be in, convey a certain spark or spirit of emotion and life.
I've started this blog to showcase my creations. I make one of a kind (OOAK) art dolls formed from inspiration, dreams and imagination. Each one starts from nothing, just basic materials - a lump of clay, some wire, cloth and cotton batting - no molds! Over time it evolves into a truly unique figure with its own special life and character.
I currently work in Fimo and Super Sculpey, using wire armatures. I'm relatively new to doll making and still exploring other mediums (I recently bought some paper clay and can't wait to try that out).
Sometimes I have an idea of what I would like to create in mind, but very often I am finding that what I am working on wants to come out as something else entirely. In working with the clay, if it becomes apparent that there is a character already in there that is working its way out, I'm trying not to force my vision on it. It is really amazing to see what takes shape when I just allow the figure to become whatever it is becoming. This exploration has come up with some fun and unexpected results.
You could characterize my work as mainly elves, fairies and other fantasy folk, but I think it will probably go beyond that. I love creating faces and expressions. I hope that my characters, whatever stage of completion they may be in, convey a certain spark or spirit of emotion and life.