Daily tips about polymer clay art and artists from Cynthia Tinapple
A leisurely weekend surf of local web sites turned up polymer clay artists right in my own backyard. I didn’t realize that Ford/Forlano were represented in the Sherrie Gallerie here in Columbus, Ohio. Their pieces are always a treat.
And on the same site I found the work of Todd Popp and Doug Motz. Motz and Popp (PoMo) have created an arty upscale version of a photo bracelet that’s quite fun. On a bitter cold day this is a wonderful way to wander the neighborhood.
Jennifer Morris is an Etsy artist from Los Angeles, California. Her pieces are deceptively simple with a distinctive vibrant palette. There’s an obvious attention to detail and personal passion in each piece.
While these pieces bring to mind the 3D work of artists like Christi Friesen and Klew, there’s no confusing her work with theirs. Thanks to Susan Rose for forwarding this find.
I love the interplay of the gradations on this piece by Catherine Verdiere from Le Havre, France featured on her Ethno-Polymere blog. There’s a wealth of novel ideas and clever solutions on her site.
And her French/English translations are a real help. I’ll have to figure out how she does that. (Oh, she translates it herself since she’s an English teacher! Nice to be bilingual.) Nothing like a lovely new discovery from Susan Rose to shake me out of the doldrums.
I woke up worrying today. My better self told me to "chill" and give myself a day for breathing and reflection. I found this 15-year-old silly self portrait cane in a cabinet the other day and realized I’ve been playing with polymer for a very long time. FYI, the cane sliced nicely.
Jump in the way-back machine with me and visit some of these old friends and projects (some links are outdated). A day for historic reflection and calm.
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