Sometimes, I like to take a break from jewelry making and shift back into my turquoise painting. I find this relaxing, because I don’t wear my glasses. Instead of concentrating on detail, I use my poor eyesight to advantage. I paint at arms reach, with a large brush, and concentrate on how the colors interact […]
Today, I tried casting my new mermaid bracelet design in gold pigmented resin. I then gave it an antiquing wash of black acrylic paint to bring out the details. I think the gold looks fantastic, and the details really pop! This medium can be frustrating to learn, but so much fun. To read all the […]
I want to incorporate my logo tag into my new bracelet design, but, where to put it? I plan to cast this bracelet mainly in clear resin, but the metal tag I use, will show through the front. The first bracelet has the logo tag hidden behind a sea shell. But, this new design has […]
Here is where the fun begins. My design is complex, with a lot going on in a 7 x 2-1/4 inch area. On the left side of my design, is a full length mermaid reclining on her right arm. Her left arm is out stretched and holding a hand mirror. Behind her tail, in the […]
They voted NOT to let my polymer clay art in the Clay Continuum show. “They” being the other clay artists. Maybe, by next year, I can change their minds about polymer clay.While my little polymer clay sculpture, sat waiting at the gallery for a decision, someone came in, and fell in love with him, and […]
This month begins a new show in at the SPACe Gallery. It’s called the Clay Continuum.I dropped by with one of my smaller polymer clay sculptures. Not sure if they will accept me into the show. All the other artists work in earthen clay, the kind you need a kiln to fire. I explained that […]
by lianabennett on December 22, 2006
in Sculpture
Some friends were over and we started talking about my sculptures. I’m not sure if it was Jim or Cindy that started the idea rolling, but the idea just took off. Each of us making more funny suggestions. So the credit for the idea of “Speedy” was a group effort. I got so excited over […]
