I’m in the process of setting up a formal website for the miniatures and polymer clay work that I do. You’ll notice several changes to the blog – categories disappearing, pages deleted etc etc.
There have been some major changes in my life in the last year and a half. I was diagnosed with a muscle disorder which is both painful and at times disabling. I’m having to let go of many of the things I’ve always done. Ceramics, fabric painting, decoupage, beading and wire work, embroidery, crochet – these are just some of the things I am no longer able to do.
The Xmas Cottage is officially closed – it is the area most affected by the above. I no longer teach workshops on a regular basis. Whether I get back to those eventually we will have to wait and see.
For now, I’ve stopped fighting the changes and accepted that it’s time to move on. I’ve settled on the fact that polymer clay and miniatures will be the focus of my art, though on a much smaller scale than before. I’ll probably wind up doing more tutorials and writing the various articles I’ve been requested to do. I’ll still be taking on commissions, but on a very limited basis. The miniatures will all be done as limited ranges, which may or may not be repeated.
There is still set design to be done, though I’ll probably get other people to do the actual construction work in the future. Working with certain tools and equipment aggravates my hands and arms too much, which leads to forced rest for several weeks which is frankly frustrating and annoying. ROFL I’m NOT good at sitting still doing nothing and I get very irritable when I can’t create!
The new website will be live soon. I’ll post details as soon as we’re ready to launch.
WATCH THIS SPACE!
Kay:
I’m looking forward to your new website, as quiet as it’s been kept… π and the tutorials you’re going to write. Delegate that set building to the young folks, in so doing you embrace the “mentor” stage of your life. I love you tons but you already knew that.
xoxo
NJ
Hugs to you, you wild and wise woman. Now come back from FaceBook and get back to blogging!!! π
I’m so glad I found this site…Keep up the good work
Kay, your work is just so lovely! The miniatures are so adorable. I would like to invite you to participate of a new site for polymer clay artists, claylessons.com. It would be great to have your work displayed at the gallery.
I’m sorry to post here, but I could not find your email for contact.
Thanks,
Eni Oken