by Cynthia Tinapple on March 25, 2009 · 6 comments
Claudia and Catalina Pieschacon (Cleo and Cat) are sisters who have combined their artistic talents to produce a bold collection of polymer clay rings, pendants and bracelets.
Their oversize, attention-grabbing polymer jewelry is paired with semi-precious stones, silver, gold and other materials. 
The sisters were born in Columbia and both worked in interior design. Cleo now lives in Parkland, Florida. Catalina resides in New York.
Visit FunkyLaLa where you’ll find their works for sale. Thanks to Lisa Henderson for bringing this fresh work to our attention.
by Cynthia Tinapple on March 24, 2009 · 4 comments
Judy Dunn’s “In Blossom” set of Flickr photos allows me to prolong my vacation as I look forward to spring in Ohio. Her delicate polymer clay and glass bead blooms hang gracefully on beautifully designed necklaces and earrings.
Check out Judy’s interpretation of the season as I catch up and find my mojo. Here’s her site.
by Cynthia Tinapple on March 23, 2009 · 6 comments
Just like Pattee’s polymer clay sculpture, Harold, I’m wondering what time it is as I head back across time and temperate zones after our lovely visit with my daughter. The California/Ohio swap is a bit of a shock to my system (to say nothing of leaving my baby behind).
Pattee (Odd Dolls) says she likes her world “a little off kilter” and you may enjoy her sculptures to begin your little-off-kilter week too. Look inside her studio where she’s surrounded by bits and bobs that inspire her.
I’ll be synced up and back in gear tomorrow.
by Cynthia Tinapple on March 20, 2009 · 8 comments
Meisha Barbee’s studio and store back up to the San Diego Zoo. Early Thursday morning she treated us to a walk through the zoo’s rain forest and we were thrilled to see an exotic pheasant’s colorful plummage revealed (see our video) in his mating dance. Meisha went on to work and we continued through the zoo. 
When we met hours later Meisha had composed this cane based on our pleasant pheasant experience. I took a few quick snaps of her work in the Spanish Village shop she shares with her brother and sister-in-law. I’m still nagging her about her lack of a web presence. Here’s an earlier post about her work.
I’ll catch up with you and all my email next week. Have a colorful weekend.
