Danita seems to be a painter who makes dolls to complement her paintings, instead of the other way around. I love her style, which is folk-artsy and modern at the same time. The design is simple but the colors are strong and texture is paramount.
Her subjects range from angels and mermaids to Alice and [...]
Spend some time reading these tutes, and you’ll learn a lot. These guys are professionals.
Sculptor’s Corner.
I found this artist in an article about hyperrealism, but his work stood out for a number of reasons. Adam Beane’s skills in portrait sculpting are amazing, and unlike other hyperrealist artists, who tend to work life-sized or larger, he works mainly in 1/6 scale or smaller. He works for high-end collectible toy companies and [...]
Patricia Buzo makes tiny terrariums out of live moss and itty bitty handmade accessories. Don’t you just want to stare at them and imagine the tiny little people who might keep these gardens?
See more at her etsy shop, Doodlebirdie.
via Folklore and Fairy
Painted fabric and found objects combine to make wacky, imaginative, slightly primitive sculptures from husband-and-wife team Jo James and Dylan Curry at The Cart Before the Horse.
I love the raven with forks for legs. How awesome is that?
Every so often, I come across an artist who just takes my breath away. Amy Gross is the latest culprit, and not only does her work speak to me on a very emotional level, it turns out she’s a pretty friendly person, too. Today I’m going to feature some pictures of her work and [...]
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Mask II by Ron Mueck
You’ve probably seen some of these amazingly lifelike sculptures before; they’re so mind-blowing that I think some of them are making the e-mail rounds. I’m still trying to wrap my brain around them. My feelings are a mixed bag: awe at [...]
Salley Mavor is coming out with a new book. I just can’t get enough of her beautiful high-relief stumpwork embroidery. Don’t you want to try some of this in polymer clay?
via Mimi Kirchner
An active and friendly artist on Deviantart shares her process for sculpting fairies. Notice how many bakes she does. Wow.
Continue reading about Fairy sculpting progression by AmandaKathryn
Check out Haute Nature’s guide to making fairy houses and furniture from twigs, moss, and other bits found around the garden with your kids. Google on “twig furniture” for inspiring photos of real-life stuff.
Geez, it’s only December and I’m already longing for spring. I hate winter.
