Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy

marciapalmer.etsy.com

Who inspires you?
Fortunately, I find inspiration from people everywhere, so there is never a shortage of energy.  I love to look at the work of other artists in many different mediums.  I get so many ideas by looking at the wonderful creations of others.  One thing leads to another and it’s never ending. I also find inspiration in the colorful culture and artistry of people from around the world.  This includes past and present cultural expressions.  Closer to home, my family and friends have encouraged and inspired me for many years.  They treated me like an artist before the word ever crossed my mind.

What inspires you?
I get excited when I see texture, color, and shape.  Right now, I seem to find myself particularly drawn to “organic” and “earthy” feeling pieces.  It think it’s the way texture is used in many of these “earthy” creations that speaks to me. 

I really love the energy of metallic colors like copper, bronze, and silver.  Whenever I see a work of art made with copper I want to make something with that color right away!  But many color combinations strike a cord in me, and I will have to work with those colors at some point.

In the past few months I have experimented with using different shapes for my pendants in polymer clay, but the hearts seem to have captured me totally.  I have to stop myself from making everything in a heart shape.

Where do you create?
A few years ago, when we became “empty nesters”, I converted my daughter’s bedroom into a studio.  This really helped me to let the creative juice flow freely.  I was able to “touch” my work in some way everyday.  That’s when I really began to see progress that was satisfying for me.

How long have you been working with polymer clay?
I have been working with PC for a little over two years.  I am still learning and growing, that is what makes it so exciting.  I’m like a kid in a candy store.  I get excited about everything polymer clay!  I have had other artistic passions and maybe I’ll get back to those someday.  But for now I an immersed in my PC addition.  I don’t think I can make all the things I want to try with polymer clay in one lifetime.  So, I guess I’ll save some ideas for the next time around, and I sure hope I’ll see you there!