I have been painting ceramics for the past couple of years as a stress reducer. I started painting miniatures when I was a child and have continued on and off for a while and moved into ceramic recently. I have been involved in art (in one form or another) for the past 30 years. I have dabbled professionally in photography but lost interest after working at retail camera stores. I believe I have found my niche with ceramics. My main concentration has been painting people, especially angels.
Santa is Watching
Santa is Watching
Craft
These items as the vast majority of ceramics start as bisque. Bisque is fired greenware which is created by pouring the slip (the ceramic mixture) into a mold and let stand for a set period of time depending on the consistency of the mix. This is then cleaned and prepared for painting. They can then be painted with acrylics or glazed. This particular mold was painted with acrylic paints and is less than 24” tall.
Fairy Seated on Mushrooms
Fairy Seated on Mushrooms
Craft
These items as the vast majority of ceramics start as bisque. Bisque is fired greenware which is created by pouring the slip (the ceramic mixture) into a mold and let stand for a set period of time depending on the consistency of the mix. This specific item was left to rest longer and the additional weight is extremely noticeable. This piece was then cleaned and prepared for painting as normal. This particular mold was painted with acrylic paints and is less than 12” tall. There are numerous varieties of glitter paints and chalks used to complete this project.
Angel standing with violets
Angel standing with violets
Craft
These items as the vast majority of ceramics start as bisque. Bisque is fired greenware which is created by pouring the slip (the ceramic mixture) into a mold and let stand for a set period of time depending on the consistency of the mix. This is then cleaned and prepared for painting. They can then be painted with acrylics or glazed. This particular mold was painted with acrylic paints.
Angel kneeling in the clouds
Angel kneeling in the clouds
Craft
These items as the vast majority of ceramics start as bisque. Bisque is fired greenware which is created by pouring the slip (the ceramic mixture) into a mold and let stand for a set period of time depending on the consistency of the mix. This is then cleaned and prepared for painting. They can then be painted with acrylics or glazed.
This particular mold was painted with acrylic paints. I painted the gossamer wings and clouds with pearls in order to add greater dimension.