FAQs

I start off by sketching an idea in Procreate, then I begin to create the basic shape using balled up aluminum foil; I add wire for more stability if needed. Then I prepare my clay and add it on top of the skeleton. After everything is smoothed over, I add the head and eyes. I may or may not add the base before I bake it. The clay bakes in a regular oven or toaster oven as instructed on the packaging. I may have to repeat this process multiple times depending on the complexity of the pose, species, or size. Once the baking it done, I can add the final touches; like a resin pond, snow made of recycled plastic, moss, etc.

Most materials are from either Walmart or Hobby Lobby. The shells were hand picked by me along the local coast.

It takes time, energy, resources, and passion to create each piece, and the price reflects this.

“When you buy something from an artist, you’re buying more than an object. You're buying hundreds of hours and experimentation. You're buying years of frustration and moments of pure joy. You're not buying just one thing, you are buying a piece of a heart, a piece of a soul... a small piece of someone else's life.” - Anonymous

If you’re a member of the “I can make that” crowd, you know my process and where to get the materials.

On average, from sketch to last minute touches, it takes me about 6-8 hours. The larger and more complicated the pose, the longer it will take and therefore the more expensive it will be.

At the moment, I take creative liberties on four fantasy, equine, species; Hippocampi, Unicorns, Pegasi, and Kelpies.

Short answer, a “sea horse”. “Hippo” is Greek for horse, and “Kampos” is Greek for sea monster. They originally are from Greek mythology, but are found in other cultures and myths. A hippocampus is to a horse the way a mermaid is to a human. They can be as simple as a horse with a fish tail, to being almost dragon like in appearance depending on the artist. According to the Greek myth, in order to woo Demeter, Poseidon created all of the creatures of the sea. However, instead of being impressed, Demeter was repulsed by the grotesque monsters of the deep. Demeter commanded Poseidon to create something beautiful and gentle; graceful, yet powerful. Thus, Poseidon created the horse.

Think “water, zombie horse”. They are from Celtic mythology, and when not in their “zombie” form, they disguise themselves as a beautiful white/black horse and lure naive humans unto their back. It is said that the human is in some way trapped on the kelpie’s back, unable to escape. Once the kelpie has returned to it's underwater home nearby, it reveals its true form and devours its prey.

The legends of mythological/fictional creatures varies from whom tells the tell, such is the nature of myths and folklore.

In the future, I plan to add barn cats and farm dogs.

Not for now, perhaps in the future.

No, I might consider it later on. For now, what you see is what you get.

Currently I’m working on strengthening my skills in the land of traditional painting and digital illustration. Once I feel like I’m ready I will have prints available. I also will be creating jewelry and ornaments for the holiday season in December.