I Love Puffins...........

So I was delighted to see this clip from the BBC's springwatch programme........


Puffling!!!!!

He's sooooo cute!!!!

Doll Artists I admire........

Friedericy Dolls

During the week I don't have much time to work on my Dolls, so I sometimes spend time admiring the work of other doll artists. I LOVE Friedericy Dolls! I couldn't afford one. Although I do have an "Alice" which was made a few years ago for the Richard Simmons collection.

Most of their dolls are directly sculpted in porcelain, although I notice that now there are some paperclay offereings on their website too. Their faces just "sing" to me - I hope that you like seeing them too.....

"Alice" Richard Simmons Collection



Jimmy McGriff - The Worm - Mod Jazz.wmv

So this is how my day started today.... :0)

A new painting perspective

This is another piece of experimentation for me - my work in porcelain usually uses a white, or light base, I build up the skin tone using layers of fine washes to build up a realistic look. The paint is very translucent, and has a soft, natural look.

One of the things that I find frustrating about working with paperclay is trying to get a "depth" to the skintone. After reading a blog by Susie McMahon, I am experimenting with using a dark brown base under the flesh tone paint. I have thinned the paint quite a lot, to let the dark base show through. At the moment it is still patchy - but I can see the potential. Already there are areas of "shade" in the deep parts of the sculpture. Thanks for the inspiration Susie!!

 You can read Susie's blog here

Susie McMahon Tutorials

THE EXCITERS.....BLOWING UP MY MIND

If only there were more hours in the day....................

So, today was the hottest day of the year! What a shame to be cooped up in an office looking at cost reports! At least I have a view of the park, and, with the window open we could her the birds singing in the trees. The evenings are getting lighter, and the blossom on the trees is stunning. The clocks go forward this weekend, so hopefully I will soon have more time to sculpt......

I have worked a bit on my Izannah workshop doll, I'm sure I'm miles behind the rest of the class.....

Hand molded hair

 Paperclay hands

Maybe I can start painting her this weekend - I hope so!!!

Wow! I'm in love................

Whilst browsing images on Google I have just discovered the work of Marie Prett.....

http://www.marieprett.co.uk/

I really want a dog balancing on a ball.

Did I say want? Of course I meant I need a dog balancing on a ball!!!! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.....her Circus performers are wonderful too, better start saving my pennies....