Outside Inspiration: Sculptural Spring

January 17, 2014

Sarah Parker-Eaton, a silver and gold precious metals artist, and Louise Hibbert, a woodworking artist, joined together to create an art form called Plankton Art. Patterns and forms in nature inspire these artists as seen here in this piece that has the feel of an ocean starfish. The bright colors used remind me of the sea life that you see when you dive into the darkest depths of the ocean. Because of the darkness, the sea creatures take on a fluorescent glow in these deep waters.

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This starfish shape is part of Louise’s Radiolarian Vessel series. It has a diameter of approximately 150mm and is made from English sycamore, acrylic ink, and acrylic texture paste. These types of shapes and colors could be replicated in polymer clay. Give it a go and let the creatures of the sea inspire you to swim into new realms of creativity.

 

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Outside Inspiration: Scatter as Contrast

December 6, 2013

Scattered elements are the opposite of controlled and precisely aligned elements in a piece of art or craft work. If you can put the two approaches into the same piece, you can potentially have some interesting contrast.

Today’s outside inspiration is just that–a juxtaposition of precision and scattered elements. We are quite used to precision in fine jewelry so I really enjoyed seeing this departure from symmetry and exact alignment. This is the work of jewelry designer Etienne Perret.

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The form of the ring is very exact–precise lines and rounded corners keep it classic but the random placement and mix of gems make for a bit more contemporary, even edgy piece. Don’t you love how the diamonds fall down the side as well?

If you like the idea of  scattered elements but are a bit leery to try it, this approach of having a precision base to contrast the randomness of elements may just be the thing.

 

If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.

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Outside Inspiration: Sculptural Spring

January 17, 2014
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Sarah Parker-Eaton, a silver and gold precious metals artist, and Louise Hibbert, a woodworking artist, joined together to create an art form called Plankton Art. Patterns and forms in nature inspire these artists as seen here in this piece that has the feel of an ocean starfish. The bright colors used remind me of the sea life that you see when you dive into the darkest depths of the ocean. Because of the darkness, the sea creatures take on a fluorescent glow in these deep waters.

409399_3402506221711_632082085_n

This starfish shape is part of Louise’s Radiolarian Vessel series. It has a diameter of approximately 150mm and is made from English sycamore, acrylic ink, and acrylic texture paste. These types of shapes and colors could be replicated in polymer clay. Give it a go and let the creatures of the sea inspire you to swim into new realms of creativity.

 

If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.

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Outside Inspiration: Scatter as Contrast

December 6, 2013
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Scattered elements are the opposite of controlled and precisely aligned elements in a piece of art or craft work. If you can put the two approaches into the same piece, you can potentially have some interesting contrast.

Today’s outside inspiration is just that–a juxtaposition of precision and scattered elements. We are quite used to precision in fine jewelry so I really enjoyed seeing this departure from symmetry and exact alignment. This is the work of jewelry designer Etienne Perret.

Etienne-Ring-wht-800

 

The form of the ring is very exact–precise lines and rounded corners keep it classic but the random placement and mix of gems make for a bit more contemporary, even edgy piece. Don’t you love how the diamonds fall down the side as well?

If you like the idea of  scattered elements but are a bit leery to try it, this approach of having a precision base to contrast the randomness of elements may just be the thing.

 

If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.

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