Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

MMC Painting


MMC Painting


MMC Painting


MMC Painting


Iris Painting


Noelle and Friends


Noelle


Noelle


Wizard In Black Light


Wizard


Polymer Clay Patchwork Collage by: Maria M. Crass



This is what I refer to as a Polymer Clay Patchwork Collage. I hand made each individual triangle and molded shapes from the clay to give unique designs to each piece.

Artsy Girl's Bio

I grew up in the small town of Corryton, Tennessee. Over a year ago I relocated to the Tampa Bay area in Florida with my adoring husband and precious lap cat Noelle. Due to a chronic inflammatory disease called Interstitial Cystitis I am unable to work so art is more than an outlet for me, it is a way of life. The medias I work with are: Polymer Clay, Acrylic Paint, and India Ink. I also make digital fractal art on the computer. In all my work I pursue the most tedious methods of all to ensure all aspects of fine detail. Art keeps me going as it helps me take all the pain I feel due to my condition and channel it into beautiful creations.

Van Glow A Tribute To Starry Night by: Maria M. Crass


This is another polymer clay micro mosaic I made. It is a tribute to Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night. It has always been one of my favorite paintings. I enjoyed the challenge of doing this piece in clay because it gives Van Gogh's masterpiece a new textured appearance. It glows in the dark and is black light sensitive.

Seascape Mosaic by: Maria M. Crass


This is a Seascape Micro Mosaic I made from polymer clay. I hand cut each individual piece. There are shells, semi precious stones, and glass shards incorporated into it. That means in all there are four mixed medias in this mosaic. I call it a micro mosaic because of the tiny pieces. The entire mosaic glows in the dark and is black light sensitive. This project took three months of work. I worked all day and often all night on this piece and it was well worth the tedious challenge!




Quote Faves

"Do not pursue skills, technique will follow the idea. The idea will find technique, it is included in the real gift."
Bernard Leach (1887-1979)

"To be free is to have achieved your life."
Tennessee Williams (1911-1983)

"When you leave this world one day, the only thing you get to keep is what you gave away."
Author Unknown


"What you are afraid to do is a clear indicator of the next thing you need to do."
Author Unknown