A Love Affair With Earth Clay, 2018. © Shelly Arroyo.
A Love Affair With Earth Clay
As an adult, I've dabbled in many traditional art forms. Clay sculpting being the most recent. For several years, I have had an online shop selling polymer clay pieces, but recently, earth clay has peaked my interest.
Pottery wheels, 2018, © Shelly Arroyo.
For Mother's Day, my hubby, Rick, surprised me with a pottery wheel class at a nearby artist loft. It had been decades since I played with earth clay, and even longer since I tried a pottery wheel.
Mama Chickpea sculpting, 2018, © Shelly Arroyo.
Mama Chickpea sculpting 2, 2018 © Shelly Arroyo.
The outcome of my sessions was wild! I fell in love with this goofy character head, unifying my love of yarns with my love of clay. Natural fibers are some of my favorite supplies to create with, and playing with the messy earth clay left me longing again for a studio space to get messy in.
Mama Chickpea and hubby, Rick, 2018 © Shelly Arroyo.
"I fell in love with this goofy character head, unifying my love of yarns with my love of clay."
Mama Chickpea yarn holder (finished), 2018.
PLEASE FOLLOW ME as I embark on a quest to enjoy, learn from, and raise my little bamBEANos, in the best way this Mama Chickpea can. Art is my "balance" to life and I enjoy all the DIY therapy I can handle!
Artwork © copyright Shelly Arroyo, A.k.a. Mama Chickpea.
