Put on a happy face

[fatrockstar]

Money issues have motivated me to return to creative pursuits. I can't complain and probably shouldn't, because if there's anyone out there in a position to pay for handcrafted goods they will. The only thing I seem to be lacking are ideas. I don't want to do what everyone else does. It seems like everyone who works in clay makes dragons, fairies, or jewelry. I don't wear jewelry, so I'm not even considering going that route.

When something comes to mind, though, I run with it. The face below began as an impromptu face form in aluminum foil for mask-making. It's small, about 4" at longest, so any masks made from it will be teeny. If it proves useful I will make a larger one out of something other than scrap clay.

Other than that, I'm still looking for better or supplemental work. Don't laugh if I turn out to be your server at Denny's, okay? I work hard for the money (so hard for it honey) I work hard for the money so you better treat me right!

Comments

[nessainwe.livejournal.com]

I always love seeing the clay things you do, I wish I could work with clay, I always think it looks so neat, I used to do it in high school, maybe should pick that up again some day!.. good job with the face, looks amazing!

[winifred.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

It's never a bad time to return to claywork -- materials are pretty cheap, and it's a very forgiving medium.

clay ideas:

[(Anonymous)]

Clocks would be good, or picture frames. Just a thought! :) -- amyd

Re: clay ideas:

[winifred.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Amy, I'll have to look into it!

[crazy-talk23.livejournal.com]

love the face! i agree with anon - clocks, frames would be neat.. or even just interesting faces

[winifred.livejournal.com]

I like faces, too. They take a lot of time, though, and I really wish I could make smaller ones without my fingernails always getting in the way so much. Maybe I should be making dolls.