adulting with whimsy
In the sculptor’s lair with Marie Young: polymer clay sculptures and mixed media projects. Sculpting tutorials, tips and tricks for your own projects. See original work created. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in the MarieYoung Creative studio and sold online and in select galleries. No mass produced work here!
One of my favorite things about this “Victorian Pumpkin” Halloween ornament is the incorporation of a old chain to hang it. Normally I use a spiral hook on my ornaments, but I wanted more weight. I also loved the antiqued copper color. It is polymer clay sculpted over a hollow egg shell and it is […]
Happy Halloween Devil Cat Card My talkative Siamese, Emily, takes center stage on this festive devil cat Halloween card that I made for my niece and nephew a few years ago. The chenille bump figure is super easy to make and very versatile. Wouldn’t it look cute with a picture or your pet or […]
I picked up this metal jewelry tree over the summer. It is the perfect scale for displaying my polymer-covered egg ornaments. I love how easy it is to change the look with the seasons. Here’s how to create a Halloween display tree from the basic metal jewelry tree: 1. Gently bend a few of the […]
I picked up this metal jewelry holder at Michaels craft store a few weekends ago. I thought it would make a nice photography prop for my ornaments. Lucy agrees!
Nothing can put a smile on your face quite like a whimsical bird. This bird ornament is the latest iteration of my bird-related egg shell art series. Creating a Whimsical Bird Ornament I sculpted the details from polymer clay over a hollowed out egg shell. The polymer keeps the ornament light weight, but makes the […]
These rocker-style Peacock Switchplates are for Susan in California. She has a newly decorated wall waiting for them. I thought she might like to see how they are coming along.
Recycled Jelly Jar I’m a sucker for a cute label. It can make me reach for a product on the shelf and it can make it hard to throw the jar away once the product is gone. This Crofters Fruit Spread jar is a perfect example. It was just begging for a second chance. Doesn’t […]
“Betsy,” as I like to call this sweet little orange kitty, was inspired by those all-American WWII pin up girls. She is available for sale in my Etsy shop: YoungCreative Story Behind the Concept I wanted to create a mixed media work for my polymer guild’s challenge this month. I was going through my […]
“Emily, the Art Deco Cigarette Girl” sculpture is one of those ideas that I had in my head for a couple of years before I felt ready to create it. It is modeled after my Siamese cat Emily.
Most of my pieces are sculptural. I like to work in 3-dimensions. But lately I’ve been experimenting with flat designs on sheets of polymer, mainly with the idea of turning them into “fabric” for my polymer figurines. Bird Business Card Case This bird-themed business card case design came from one of those experiments. The bottom […]
