Monday, June 27, 2011

Marvelous Mondays

I promised you last month that I would be unveiling a new weekly feature.  This Monday feature serves two purposes, for one, it makes me do a minimum of a weekly post for you ;) and two, I want to showcase some of the amazing talent that is in the Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild.

There are so many artists in our guild, which you can always peruse through by clicking on the above link or looking to the side of my blog.

Today, I want to explore the shop of ColtPixy, the guild leader and inspiration of the Polymer Clay Smooshers Guild.


She has such a wonderful eye for color and texture.  She is able to take nearly anything and create something magical from it, such as this ivy-covered egg, a popular piece in many collections on Artfire.com.  And yes, this was a real chicken egg that she covered with clay...amazing.



ColtPixy is also well known in the guild and among friends for her bunny booty.  I even featured her a few months ago when she was running a special sale for the Chinese New Year, Year of the Rabbit.  She creates these using the Mica Shift technique and has mastered it.  I have a piece and I am constantly amazed by the skill and professional finish that her pieces always have.


Lately, she has branched into owls.  I am lucky enough that she created one especially for me in exchange for one of my hermit crabs.  I feel like I came out ahead on this deal!  Her owls have such personality and the feathers are amazingly detailed, as you can see with this little fellow.  These owls will instantly increase your IQ, I guarantee it.


You would think that these types of projects would keep her plenty busy, but ColtPixy is always looking for the newest technique or medium to branch into.  She is always being inspired by something around her.  Recently, she has delved into using the Sutton Slice technique...creating these beautiful boxes for keepsakes.


I highly recommend that you drop by ColtPixy's shop for professional and unique gifts that you will not find anywhere else.  She has amazing customer service and will bend over backwards to make certain you are satisfied with your purchase.

Tune in Next Monday for the next featured artist!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Glorious Oranges

I promise that I have not fallen off the face of the planet, though it has felt like it for the past few weeks.  I plan to be introducing a weekly feature on my blog soon...so stay tuned!

In the meantime, I wanted to feature some of the wonderfully talented Polymer Clay Smooshers guild that incorporated the beautiful color of orange into their pieces.  What a happy color and gorgeous pieces!

This adorable butterfly created by HarrisonHollowDesigns is the perfect complement to your favorite potted plant or garden.


These dainty orange flowers make the perfect accessory for your summer outfit!  By HandmadeSpecialties


VixenJewels created this beautiful necklace, embracing gorgeous citrus colors.
 

Speaking of citrus, this orange cane by ArtmakersWorlds looks good enough to eat!
 

Saturday, April 23, 2011

The Beauty of Pastels

When I was young, I was a tomboy and definitely did not appreciate the beauty of pastels.  As I have grown older, I have become more appreciative the subtle hues that pastels bring to our every day lives.  I find my eyes drawn to them, whether in the gentle flowers in nature or to the beautiful pieces of artwork that can be found in the Polymer Clay Smooshers guild.


Here are just a few of my favorite pastel pieces:


2 Good Claymates has these beautiful pastel clam shell beads that are handcrafted from polymer clay in her Artfire store.  I absolutely love the subtle highlights in the shells.

DanasJewelryEtc has the most adorable custom made to order rabbits.  You can get them in a multitude of colors, but her pastel rabbits are absolutely adorable!
LifeArtDesigns has a beautiful pastel pink and brass bracelet that is just a wonderful accessory for spring!

These one of a kind pastel polymer clay earrings by Phoenixartstudio are stunning!  I love the hues  that are expressed in this piece.