Tipsy Laundry

4/03/2010

10 Fun Things to do with Polymer Clay

I remember when I was first introduced to polymer clay in art class. I was super psyched at all the possibilities the little colored blocks contained (I made a set of dice, which was not very functional, but pretty!). Years later, I am still discovering ways to use the stuff. Here's a list of 10 fun things to create along with some examples.

1. Beads

Hot Salsa Handmade Polymer Clay Beads

by Aslan Crafts

2. Buttons

Butterfly Garden Handmade Buttons

by Tessa Ann

3. Light Switch Plate

Primitive Images Switch Plate

by Marcia Palmer

4. Cake Toppers

Custom Wedding Cake Toppers

by Hemp Hemp Hooray

5. Necklace Pendants

Black Eye on the Blue Bird Necklace

by Magnolia Fern

6. Dollhouse Miniatures

1/12 Miniature Vegetables Basket/Chest

by sleepingdog

7. ACEOs (Art Cards, Editions and Originals)

Elegant Polymer Clay Mosaic

by Rock in a Heart Place

8. Earrings

Sushi Earrings

by MyntKat

9. Bracelets

Turquoise Cuff Bracelet Asian Style Cherry Blossom

by theshagbag

10. Magnets

Face Magnets

by Crifmer Creations

3/31/2010

Leaving It Up To Fate... I Mean, You

I am at a crossroads. I really want to roll up my sleeves and make some serious art, dammit. My problem is that I want to do too many things at once. As much as I'd love to be sculpting the same time that I'm painting and printmaking, I really need to try and hone in on one thing at a time. So right now I'm working on a painting, and when I'm done, I've got to decide what I'm doing next.

But I don't want to decide. So I'm asking you to.

Below is a summarized version of my portfolio. Then follows a poll in which you must decide my fate. I will announce the results on April 11.

Here are some of my paintings:

Some stuff I've made with polymer clay:

My third consideration is printmaking. I only have one print to display (the first picture listed below), but I have several drawings I'd like to convert into linocuts, so I posted a couple examples of those.

Time to vote! Feel free to get your friends in on this (via Facebook or Twitter, for example). My future lies in your hands!

3/28/2010

Caricatures Are Fascinating

I admit that I am one of those people who want to learn how to do a million different things, but usually don't know where to start. Drawing caricatures has always been something I've tried, but never excelled in. This video has given me confidence to keep practicing. It's a little goofy, but gives some basic step-by-step instructions to creating a caricature (and it's set to Beethoven). Enjoy!

3/22/2010

Irresistible Etsy Shops: Part IV

Hope you enjoy my latest picks!

2ndHandSews

Could this suitcase get any louder? Love it!

PearsonMaron

It's a rainbow factory! This shop has all kinds of neat-o sculptures.

BlueEyedNightOwl

The coolest bookmark ever.

PhineasandLou

Want more than a hat, but hate ski masks? This snuggly hood is your answer.

Nate Duval

Do I really need to say anything? This print totally rocks.

3/16/2010

New Project

I am working on a new painting. A long, long time ago, I was supposed to paint my brother something. Didn't happen. So an idea recently popped in my head, and I am finally going to fulfill my destiny! Or something like that. Anyway, here's a rough sketch:

My brother is the video game hero. And he will have a face.

3/09/2010

Tattoos Inspired by Famous Artworks

I really like tattoos. I especially like tattoos that take after artworks (says the art history geek). I tried to gather up a few that weren't quite as typical, like Van Gogh or Da Vinci. Check 'em out!