The Mist Weavers Realm
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About the Artist
My name is Debbie Richard, I have enjoyed many hobbies through the years. In the 1970's I us
crafted sterling silver jewelry, then in the 1980's I found that I enjoyed making soft sculpture art
dolls. When I was involved in the soft sculpture field I used to sell my creations at such arenas
as Nassau Coliseum and the Renaissance Fair, in New York, and also taught a few classes at a
local craft shop. After a few years of doing craft shows,the demands of a growing family took all
my time. I decided to leave the arts & crafts field and returned to working part time as a
hairdresser and as a floral designer. After my children grew to semi adulthood I started to
dabble in Oil Painting and Airbrushing. In between these two mediums I found that I also enjoyed
stain glass design. I never tried to sculpt with polymer clay when it was first introduced because
as a child I made the ugliest ashtrays in camp, so I thought that clay was not for me.One day
while browsing ebay I came across the ooak babies and thought that I would like to try to make
one. I have only been working with clay since August of 2004, I love creating mystical creatures
and realistic fairies. I have realized that this is a hard medium to work with, it takes time and
practice. I don't use molds or prefabricated designs of any kind.In July of 2005 I was awarded
second place in the beginners category of the Prosculpt Scholarship contest for my sculpture
titled Samirah. Every one of my sculptures is original and they are a piece of my personality
and my heart. I am looking forward to creating many sculptures in the coming years.
Thanks for viewing my site
Debbie
crafted sterling silver jewelry, then in the 1980's I found that I enjoyed making soft sculpture art
dolls. When I was involved in the soft sculpture field I used to sell my creations at such arenas
as Nassau Coliseum and the Renaissance Fair, in New York, and also taught a few classes at a
local craft shop. After a few years of doing craft shows,the demands of a growing family took all
my time. I decided to leave the arts & crafts field and returned to working part time as a
hairdresser and as a floral designer. After my children grew to semi adulthood I started to
dabble in Oil Painting and Airbrushing. In between these two mediums I found that I also enjoyed
stain glass design. I never tried to sculpt with polymer clay when it was first introduced because
as a child I made the ugliest ashtrays in camp, so I thought that clay was not for me.One day
while browsing ebay I came across the ooak babies and thought that I would like to try to make
one. I have only been working with clay since August of 2004, I love creating mystical creatures
and realistic fairies. I have realized that this is a hard medium to work with, it takes time and
practice. I don't use molds or prefabricated designs of any kind.In July of 2005 I was awarded
second place in the beginners category of the Prosculpt Scholarship contest for my sculpture
titled Samirah. Every one of my sculptures is original and they are a piece of my personality
and my heart. I am looking forward to creating many sculptures in the coming years.
Thanks for viewing my site
Debbie
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