Art Spread:
Sheldon & Penrose

Henry
by Sheldon & Penrose

“Even when I was younger, I would sit and cut things out, making sure that I was precise and exact; to have none of the background showing at all. Give me a pair of small detail scissors and an image and, I can sit for hours cutting. Some people may say I need therapy but, I guess this is my therapy – the world is blocked out and the mind switches modes. My mind is constantly going – I am both analytical and creative so, when one half of my brain is not working, the other half is in full gear. And then, they switch. I am always looking at how to make things better, how to use things differently and how to look at things with a different perspective. I have books filled with ideas but, unfortunately, have little time to execute them all. I always have to have a notebook with me because I never know when a sight or an image or a saying will spark an idea. I have been known to scribble sketches and notes down on napkins, paper coasters and paper menus – whatever is around at the time.” – sheldonandpenrose

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http://sheldonandpenrose.etsy.com
&
http://siennamoon.etsy.com

Gertrude
by Sheldon & Penrose

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Tree Spirit
by Rachael Direnna

“Many hours & quite a bit of work goes into every sculpture. I create each piece over a strong armature I construct myself using wire & found objects. The clay that I use is made by me as well. I shred junk paper (office paper, junk mail, newspaper, etc) soak it & mix it with paste & glue to make a pulp. I add calcium carbonate for strength & to buffer any acid in the paper. Each piece is sculpted in layers so that it dries completely & when finished is sanded, gessoed, painted, covered in decorative or handmade papers & then sealed. The work I sell on etsy is not constructed for outdoor display (especially in wet climates) but with normal use will last a lifetime (or several lifetimes – quick fact – there is paper mache still in existence from the China’s Han dynasty, 202 BC-220 AD).” – Rachael Direnna

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http://rdirenna.etsy.com
&
http://rdirenna.wordpress.com

Joined
by Rachael Direnna

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