by Cynthia Tinapple on April 30, 2009 · 0 comments

Looking for a good time in the studio and exciting polymer clay work?
Listen to Marcia Herson’s recipe, “I surround myself with clay, images, texturing tools, gold and silver, pieces of glass, a cup of tea and then I play. My work is about integration and balance. There must be both movement and stillness, vibrance and subtlety too.”
Marcia’s been working her formula for a number of years and you can see results on her other sites here and here.
by Cynthia Tinapple on April 29, 2009 · 2 comments
Heather Wynn stamps heart-melting quotes into polymer clay. Then she textures, paints and buffs them into romantic pendants and charms. She’s aptly named herself “swoondimples” on her blog and Etsy gallery. 
She’s sees it as her duty as an artist “to ignite the heart with an abundance of love, compassion, and hope.”
If spring has turned your fancy to thoughts of love, Heather’s work will show you how to wear your heart on your sleeve or around your neck in style.
by Cynthia Tinapple on April 28, 2009 · 2 comments
As I sat on the deck having coffee (retirement is grand), it was obvious that Juli McCarthy’s work was just right for today. Juli’s Skinner-blended swirl pendant perfectly mirrored the colors in the spring treetops above me. Simple and so right for the season.
Read all about this Wisconsin artist on her site, her Etsy gallery, and her Facebook page.
by Cynthia Tinapple on April 27, 2009 · 1 comment

We begin the week with Psychotic Reaction! This young San Diego artist describes her polymer clay rings on Etsy as “fun and chunky” but she doesn’t give us much more info about herself. The simple geometry, calm colors (that blend with PCD’s colors nicely), and neat assembly of these pieces feel more zen than psychosis.
Here’s her MySpace page where she shows more of her work, including glib commissioned portraits.
Thanks to Betsey Baker for the link!