A blog about air dry clay, sculpting, and horses
La Doll Premier & Premix vs. Creative Paperclay – A Sculptor's Showdown
La Doll clays by Padico have gained a well-deserved reputation. As someone who has extensively used Creative Paperclay, I was eager to test La Doll's Premier and Premix clays to see how they stack up.
Air Dry Clay Sculpture Foundations II: Equine Anatomy and the Armature
This is a follow up on the subject of armatures for air dry clay. Here we'll look at how I approach the anatomical aspects of my equine sculptures.
Air Dry Clay Sculpture Foundations I: A Solid Armature
One of the keys to a successful air dry clay sculpture is a strong armature. These tips will work best with Creative Paperclay.
Honourable Mention Award at Seymour Art Gallery
My sculpture "Marked" received the Honourable Mention award at the Seymour Art Gallery's Discovery exhibition (runs until Jan 30).
Upcoming Exhibition at the Seymour Art Gallery
My sculpture "Marked" is going to be at the Seymour Art Gallery located at 4360 Gallant Ave in North Vancouver, BC from January 6 - 30th, 2016.
Lightweight, but Lacking: Brief Half Cilla Review
Half Cilla is an air dry clay made by the same company that sells Creative Paperclay. Ufortunately, it has several disadvantages over its sister product.
An Air Dry Clay for All: Creative Paperclay Review
Creative Paperclay is a water-based, air dry, modelling clay made in Japan. It It dries lightweight and ideal for sculpture.
Foals Featured in Horse & Style's Gift Guide
I am honoured to have been featured in Horse & Style magazine's 2015 Annual Gift Guide. Number 8 from the "Foals Rush In" series was featured as a staff pick!
Creating Strong Foundations: A Review of Apoxie Sculpt Epoxy Clay
Most of my sculptures are made using a combination of clays, depending on the task at hand. Apoxie often holds everything together to create a nice strong foundation.
A Sculpture Material for the Future: An Intro to Artist Air Dry Clays
As technology advances we’ve also advanced artist’ materials: new clays are being developed all the time. Modern air dry clays are now serious contenders in the realm of contemporary sculpture.
Susie at Positively Petite: Annual Miniatures Exhibition
Come and have a glass of wine with me at the opening of the "Positively Petite" annual miniature art show. The exhibition runs from Nov 13 - Dec 18, 2015 at the Place des Arts in Coquitlam, BC.