I am lucky to live in rural north central Florida; surrounded by nature - an absolutely perfect spot for inspiration.
I studied sculpture at The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design worked in stained glass, acrylics, metals, oils and water colors. For more than a decade, I have been working with polymer clay.
Why polymer clay?
I love sculpting and I love color. When I discovered polymer clay, I realized it was a medium that would give me the best of both worlds. It is also a medium that can be incorporated with many other materials - canvas, glass, wood and metal, just to name a few. It’s compatible with acrylics, pastels, watercolors and many other mediums.
I incorporate pastels, acrylics, and oil paints in my works. I emboss, layer, veneer and sculpt my pieces; creating texture, depth and luminosity, as well as vivid colors. Polymer clay is also light weight and durable and is fired at very low temperatures eliminating the need for a kiln.
Recent work-
In the past, I have focused on 3 dimensional pieces that can be hung. Currently I have been drawn to creating figurative sculptures. Some characters incorporate soft bodies with posable armatures, while others are made entirely of polymer clay. Although some may appear “doll “ like, these figures connect an exploration of our relationship to ageing and the power of the mythical world. Crones, witches, fairies, sprites and all manner of anthropomorphic creatures are scattered across my studio right now.