Summer Fun Accepted for Eye of the Artist Exhibition
The Yadkin Arts Council and Yadkin Cultural Arts Center announced that Summer Fun has been accepted into the 2nd Annual Juried competition, Eye of the Artist. The theme of the show this year is Town and Country. “Eye of the Artist” showcases the diverse artistic talent of North Carolina artists age 18 or older. The exhibit will be on display through September 16, 2012....
Read MorePerrin and Jenni
Jenni and Perrin recently visited the studio and created these “Critters,” as Perrin calls them. Jenni’s Leopard Slug Beautiful texture and love those eyes! Perrin working on an awesome beetle Although you may not appreciate the real thing in the garden these Critters are pretty cool. This guy looks like he could just crawl off the slab...
Read MoreThe Chameleon Contest! And the Winner is….
There were so many great suggestions…..but I had to choose one. Rachel C. wins for the name Guacamole! It’s green, fun to say and something I like a lot! Rachel receives a two hour clay sculpting class for two people, materials included. Congratulations, Rachel! Thank you, everyone, for participating. I”ll probably do this again in the future–there are other clay critters in the studio without names. Guacamole...
Read MoreCan You Say, “Camouflage”?
As a former zoologist, many of my artist-in-the-school programs involve animals and their adaptations. Here is a video shared by my good friend and amazing sculptor, painter and master of other art forms, Cindy Billingsley. From: Every Day is Science Friday, host Ira Flatow http://www.sciencefriday.com/videos/watch/10398
Read MoreName that Chameleon, Win a Class for Two!
Name Me! When I chose this photo of a happy chameleon for my postcards for teaching clay sculpture classes, I had no idea how popular s/he would become. People of all ages have remarked that they picked up the postcard because of his (her?) great expression. Even I still smile when I look at the photo. Well, it’s time for this joyful Spokeslizard to have a name. Please send me your best suggestions and the author of the name chosen will win a 2-hour sculpture class for two people (includes clay and one firing) at Out of the Fire Sculpture Studio, in Saxapahaw, NC. Anyone may enter! E-mail...
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