A Journey with Leaves
Summer is coming to an end and once more we begin to turn inward here at Elysian Field Originals with an eye to nesting for the winter. Leaves are already beginning to fall and I’ve collected quite a few from the area here in Rhode Island, as well as Maine. The recent hurricane, Irene, wreaked [...]
Practical Magic Blog Party and Giveaway!
Better late then never…always late to the party, lol, I thought I’d start off with my favorite song from the movie. I love Sheryl Crowe and Stevie Nicks… I am also doing a giveaway for a pair of earrings! Not just any earrings will do…how about some “batty” threads for your ears in celebration of [...]
Fall on Friday
It’s a cool lovely day here in New England. The leaves are getting ready to turn color once again. It’s my favorite time of year and as I mix up a new batch of polymer clay for some leaf pendants, I wanted to share this lovely array of leaves shared by David Shane Odom, a [...]
Curing Polymer Clay Deni 10400 Convection Oven Review
I get a lot of emails asking polymer clay questions and one of the most frequent is what do I use to cure my clay. I’ve been using and sculpting with polymer clay for almost 12 years now and through trial, error, and many burned ruined pieces I have found a convection oven that works [...]
Wearing Two Hats
The moment I decided to support myself as an artist I began to wear two hats, one of artist and the other as businesswoman. Blending the two has had its challenge to say the least. Being creative for me is not being restricted and allowing myself to flow like a stream wearing out little nooks [...]
Faerie and the Wolf
Here are a few pieces I completed while up in Maine. Enjoy! I love wolves and couldn’t resist creating a bas relief of a wolf’s head on an Oak leaf. The ornament hangs from annealed steel formed in the shape of a branch, wire wrapped with sterling silver and accented with superb Moonstone briolettes. The [...]
Woodland Frolic Necklace
Spring has been a busy time here in the woods. Much time has been spent outdoors getting the yard ready for summer. Planting, raking, and just enjoying the birds and my pet chickens keeps me pretty busy. I do hope you are all well and enjoying the “roller coaster” weather patterns that Mother Nature has [...]
Faerie Slumber
I thought I’d share a new little piece I’ve been working on. It’s a faerie child wrapped in a maple leaf and asleep in an oak leaf cradle. The faerie is 3″ long and was sculpted using Kato clay with Genesis heat set oils for added color. I really prefer this clay now for [...]
Leaf Art ~During~
A few days ago I posted some pictures of assorted leaves I’d done and what they look like before I draw or paint them. I thought today I’d show you a progression of how some look so far. I have so many ideas and things I’d like to try but for now here are a [...]
And the Winner is….
Julie Hagar! Congratulations on being chosen to receive my Pixie Led Necklace. Thanks to all who entered my giveaway this month. Please bookmark my blog as I will be doing a giveaway once a month. The next giveaway will be listed soon!!!
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