First and foremost, know that I do not claim to be an artist. I do, however, believe that creating art is essential for the health of the human soul. Too often we avoid anything in which we do not excel – singing, dancing, painting, poetry. This is a sad by-product of the commodification mindset. I reject the idea that something should only be done and displayed if it has monetary value. For me, arts and crafts are play. I hope in showing these imperfect items, I may inspire others to play as well! Here are some creations done in a mixture of materials – anything lying around that seemed to suit the purpose.
A nod to the works of Edgar Allan Poe:
A miniature Heorot from Beowulf. This was my first foray into this odd hobby – so much I would do differently . . .
The MacBeth witches must have had a house, right?
Thieves Guild treasures from Skyrim!
Not a box. I made the egg using an emptied chicken egg and polymer clay. The wheelbarrow is based on research and made of balsa wood. I had intended to have a gnome (with a scorched hat from the act of theft) pushing it, but I was dissatisfied with my skill at making faces in clay. Perhaps I will return to this one =)
