A blog about air dry clay, sculpting, and horses
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.
Of 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.
Back to Bases: Mounting Air Dry Clay Horse Sculpture
The need for a base is something that should be decided early on in the design stages. Air dry or cured clays, as opposed to fired clays, are often lightweight, and a base provides much needed stability.
Susie at the Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver
I have been chosen to participate in the 25th annual Harmony Arts Festival from August 5th-7th, 2016. This is a juried event, and I am honoured to take part along with many other talented artists and artisans.
Q&A - How to Paint Air Dry Clay Horse Sculpture
How do you decorate your horse sculptures? After a clay sculpture has dried out completely (a process that can take up to a week), I cover it in a layer of gesso.
The Secrets of Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: Tools and Essential Techniques II
In this post, I want to talk about important techniques when working with air dry clay and also THE most crucial tool you’ll need to succeed with this medium.
The Secrets of Sculpting with Creative Paperclay: Tools and Essential Techniques I
I use Creative Paperclay for the majority of my work, but the techniques I describe here can be used for a variety of other artist-grade air dry clays.
Almost Everything You Need: La Doll Premix and Premier Clay Review
La Doll clays are renowned for their high-quality and are favoured by professional doll makers around the world. I tested two of La Doll’s clays, Premier and Premix.
Air Dry Clay Sculpture Foundations II: Equine Anatomy and the Armature
This is a follow up to the first post on the subject of armatures for air dry clay. Here we'll look at how I approach the anatomical aspects of my equine sculptures.