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Stylish Evette the Bat OOAK sculpture
Evette is coquettish, spirited, and glamorous. In other words, she is the exact opposite of introverted me 🙂 It is hilarious to picture me snuggled up in my favorite pink hoodie while I sculpted her big blue eyes. Sure, I can find a little sex appeal for a night out with the hubby, but for…
Ornament Season 2016
Yay, It’s Ornament Season. Ornaments are tiny little windows into the soul. Each one holds special meaning for both the creator and the one displaying it. Most of the ornaments in my 2016 collection feature whimsical critters. They offer me joy through the creation process and you, the collector, a little bit of fairytale escape. Sculpted from…
Black Bird Ornament
I’m still exploring covering hollowed egg shells. This little black bird ornament is one of my latest iterations. Read more: https://marieyoungcreative.com/2013/04/20/black-bird-ornament/
10,000 Hours and the Re-Do Challenge
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Wrapping up Curiosities
Thank you to everyone who made my first solo show a success! Putting on Curiosities at Grin Gallery was a huge learning experience that stretched my comfort zone, but I am so happy that I did it. While the show is over, I still have a few pieces up in the gallery. As much as…
