A quick browse through my studio will be enough to tell you that I love animals. My Maine Coone, Calcifer was kind enough to pose as my avatar. And although they've both passed away, my cats Ozzy and Cedric inspired many of my creations and were the original testers of my catnip toys. Calcifer has since taken up the role as Catnip Product Tester. The picture above shows my fluffy kitty after a hard day of work ;) I've had pets ever since I was a young child, and simply can't imagine life without animals. I've shared my heart and my home with everything from dogs and cats to ferrets, turtles, bunnies, and more.
It wasn't until I got Katherine Dewey's "Creating Lifelike Animals in Polymer Clay" that I felt I could sculpt a truly realistic animal though. You'll find many animal sculptures in my studio that were created with guidance from that book.
I now am confident enough with my skills to sculpt many different types of animals, and have created several custom pet sculptures for customers. The sculpture below is Rudy, a Collie/ Irish Wolfhound mix. This sculpture became an integral part of Rudy's memorial.
I also enjoy creating whimsical and fantasy animals- I have several dragon sculptures, a unicorn, a griffin, and more available.
Animals have also found their way into my jewelry. I offer several one of a kind dragon necklaces and bunny rabbits and cats can be found in jewelry sets, earrings, and necklaces.
And then there are stuffed animals, which I never really grew out of. Once I learned how to sew and follow a pattern I made all sorts of stuffed animals, some to keep for myself and some to give as gifts. I love being able to make my own teddy bears and share their cuddliness with my customers!
When I (finally) figured out how to knit, and consequently found some books on knitting stuffed toys, I found a new avenue for my creativity. I'm now able to create my own sewing and knitting patterns, making many of my stuffed animals one of a kind original creations.
And I'm always adding more, so be sure to check back often! Thanks for looking!
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