by Cynthia Tinapple on December 25, 2009 · 3 comments
It’s the season for giving and Ron Lehocky’s polymer clay work reminds us of what a commitment to giving can accomplish.
As of September 30, Ron reached his goal of 10,000 polymer pins made to support the Louisville Cerebral Palsy KIDS Center. He met his goal in four years, a year ahead of schedule. This year Ron was awarded a prestigious Bell Award for his volunteer work and community involvement.
Since he still has lots of clay, he’s moved the goal to twice the original and he’s already at 11,250 with over $100,000 raised for his cause. Ron has acquired impressive skills as he built his stockpile of hearts and he can quickly demo any technique or trick that you can imagine.
May the joys of giving surround you. Wishing you all the happiest of holidays!
by Cynthia Tinapple on December 24, 2009 · 2 comments
These multi-layered polymer clay creations from California’s Laura Knuckles (FancifulForm) exude calm and patience. Perhaps a quick look at the stock of them in her Etsy shop will begin your holiday on a little brighter note.
Breathe deeply and enjoy.
by Cynthia Tinapple on December 23, 2009 · 0 comments
Matei Apostolescu’s profusion of polymer toys and models make him look like Romania’s modern day Santa Claus. His fleet of race cars, jets, submarines and weapons delight the kid in all of us.
He uses simple clay shapes to build complex machines which he textures and paints. Keep clicking on his 152 toys to see the whole range.
Matei’s paintings and illustrations on his DeviantArt site help acquaint you with his aesthetic. His illustrations and his clay art have a 1960′s “Peter Max meets the digital age” sensibility.
Matei is known as one of the hottest freestyle artists in the world of illustration and says of his process, “I try to explore as much as I can. It is a fusion of different media: drawing, vector, photography, manipulation, sometimes even clay modeling. To me, inspiration is about having the courage to explore the world, and especially yourself and the processes that take place in your own mind.”
Susan Lomuto (DailyArtMuse) ran into Matei’s work and sent the link along.
by Cynthia Tinapple on December 22, 2009 · 7 comments
If you’d like to be dripping with jewels for a holiday event, take a look the polymer clay necklaces from Ukraine’s Julia (Yuli-Ya).
She subscribes to the “more is more” philosophy of jewelry design. Her wire and bead, polymer and crystal creations wrap the wearer’s neck in elegant abundance.
Julia branches out from her organic line and fashions complex Indian and Egyptian pieces in polymer as well. Her Flickr pages are full of diva gems. Thanks to Dee Wilder who sent the link along.
It’s the season for giving and Ron Lehocky’s polymer clay work reminds us of what a commitment to giving can accomplish.
