Here Comes the Snow

We received word.

that our two grandies 

would not be here today,

everyone is anticipating

.....

The Big Snow!

I have sculpts

in various stages of 

developement.

~*~

I am also exploring 

different ways 

for armaturing

and assembly.

This will allow me to grow

my vision

of bringing some of my drawn characters 

to life! 

I once read 

of a person that was 

a beginner sculpter

cheerfully saying

that the sculpts were

all clay

through the process,

the person discovered 

that the delicate

neck

was not very sound

and a reluctant change

 in neck thickness

had to be made.

What was not understood,

 was that her piece would remain

delicate and breakable.

We have such a wonderful resource

with the internet.

More and more,

I learn from

researching

those that will share the basics.

I am building a library

of books as well.

I grew up

sculpting with

ceramic clays.

Armatures are important!

As I changed to

Paperclay

(which I adore)

I have learned 

about different kinds of armatures.

My Bewitching Peddlers 

family

opened my eyes to possibility.

Upon my return,

I have researched

different ways, 

to make my visions

come to life!

Trying a new technique!
I love the possibility it gives.

Clayworks like this,

need a skeletal system

and one that will

form a good solid piece.

There are several ways to achieve this

and each person

has to figure out

what works best for them.

Now, this has to be said...

when you see

how a tool is used

be it a light box for graphics, 

to a armature

that will carry 

a sculpt~

Remember 

to use the TOOL

as just a TOOL

and do not copy

the finished piece or style,

but rather

trust in your gift.

Trust in yourself...

 I believe in 

encouraging

creativity.

Sharing how to begin...

and basics.

The rest becomes

your journey.

I will be showing parts of my journey, 

going forward.

In hopes

that it

will give someone

the wings that they need

to reach

their vision.

On this snowy day...

I will be working on my

friends to bring them to life...

and enjoying

the day~

Snowflakes out the window...

my Gram's recipe for sauce simmering...

and

a candle from 1890 Gable House Goodes burning...

(The above blackened beeswax is new from 

Misi's store  and might I say~

it smells just amazing~

enjoy her link!)

Whatever your day is... 

grab onto it and make it yours!