Polymer Clay Penguins

I've just put the finishing touches on a pair of beach-loving penguins. These particular critters were modeled on the Gentoo Penguin, in case you were questioning their anatomical accuracy (wait...can penguins hold buckets?) Yes indeed, the 'penguin at the beach' iconography has already been widely exploited in the field of juvenile illustration, and while perhaps not a very original concept.. I find it pretty HILARIOUS!

Original Sketch

Dino Chef

I've been cranking out critters this week, and am pleased to introduce the Dino-Chef! He is supposed to be holding a cake, thus the awkward stance.

My plan is to finish all of the animals in each of the 20 scenarios before working on the settings. Polymer clay is easier to warm in the summer months than during the frigid Rhode Island winters. As it gets colder, I will paint wallpapers etc.

I've also flocked the piggies (see below)

baked, unpainted

sketch for finished image

baked and painted!

PIGGIES!

Polymer Clay Critters

It's been a long time since I last posted, but I have made progress on some new polymer clay characters. I'm having loads of fun with these and am trying to devote more time to detail in my sculpting.

Firstly the pigs - they are almost finished, I am adding a coating of pale pink flocking. The last image gives a vague impression of what the finished 'scenario' will look like when I eventually get around to shooting these as completed dioramas. 

 Next we have the chef monkeys, hard at work decorating their banana cake!

and finally, cakes, elephants, monsters/aliens.