Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Lil Animal box type art


Group shot
Originally uploaded by jenrosesegrest
This is part of a series of ceramic boxes I am creating. The bases on these four were created with extruded low temperature clay. I hand sculpted the figures and then attached them to the lids via score and slip method. I hand painted the figures with underglazes and then finished them off with an application of a clear glaze. The remaining other pieces I am working on are larger in scale and I will post them as soon as they are done. These range in size from 5" to 7" inches.
Just wanted to share a bit of the technical process.

4 comments:

ThePeachTree said...

I love your style. Unique colors and design but accessible :) These little guys made my day!!

Martha Hughes said...

I'm in agreement with Peach - I love your style. The walrus is my favorite.

saffron said...

thanks so much for stopping by my blog, and for the nice comment! I'm so happy you liked your pendant and earrings.

I absolutely love these boxes of yours! Oh and I am so in love with your dogs too!!!

twiddlestix said...

You are so talented! These look great!