Thursday, February 9, 2012

Inner Beauty






















Everyone knows that it's what is inside that counts.  When you peel away layers, the important parts are revealed.....

This small ceramic sculpture is the first in a series I'm working on titled "Uncommon Cameos".  I have always enjoyed and been inspired by traditional cameos.  Now, I'm feeling like they are in serious need of an update!  Beauty measures 2 3/4" high by 1 1/2" wide.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Survivors






















A little battered and slightly bruised, but these hearts are beating still and remain together "for better or worse". Yes, this is an offbeat Valentine:  the perfect hearts and flowers variety no longer holds the meaning it once did....

This small ceramic sculpture measures 2 3/4" high by 2 3/4" wide.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

All Fall Down



































I made this sculpture a few years ago and I was thinking about it today.  It seemed an auspicious time to post!  It's strange sometimes how so many things are connected - or seem so - and I welcome those moments of realization.  I don't even remember what the thinking behind this piece was (and, I don't think I was that crazy about the end results), but something brought it to my mind so, I am paying attention!.....