SUNNY RINGS :)

Here they are! The first batch of sunny rings! :)

Polymer clay with granite effect, and acrylic enamel in turquoise

Polymer Clay in Caribbean Blue, acrylic paint in copper, varnish

Polymer clay in turquoise, acrylic paint in gold, varnish

Polymer clay in Royal Blue, acrylic paint in gold, varnish

Polymer clay with stone effect (white p.c. with blue deco sand), acrylic paint in copper, varnish

SUNS SUNS SUNS!!!

After a long break, here I am again... It's been a full time with a trip to Rhodes, new lessons, being involved in a few kitty rescue stories, getting organized in my new home, and... of course, creative time! 

My latest production has been a whole collection of SUNS! I created them out of natural air-dry clay and polymer clay, and after hardening I highlighted them in different colors.

Here you can see a few pieces before painting...

And here, after painting and before varnishing...

I used acrylic paints in different shades of blue and turquoise for the natural clay... and some vibrant tangerine as well :)

The finishing touch: varnishing!

These are polymer clay Suns...

And here are the natural clay Suns!

I'm very pleased with the outcome, looks like ceramic! You will soon see them as sunny rings :) 

And since I have become addicted to these Suns, I will keep experimenting with more colors!

7 LITTLE FACTS ABOUT ME - #7

A lovely reader "challenged" me to reveal a bit more about my "7 little facts"... so here is fact #7! :)

7. I have a little tattoo, it's a spiral sun I designed myself!

This is my spiral sun tattoo! I love suns and spirals so much that 4 years and a half ago I got my first (and only) tattoo featuring a combined design of my beloved symbols. I love symbols, and that was kind of a symbol of new life and rebirth. Needless to say, that was a very special summer and year in my life :) Spirals are a universally widespread symbol and are present in many ancient civilizations and still widely used as a decorative motif in many cultures. Spirals often show up in my work, often combined with suns.
Ok... now I hear you asking where I have my tattoo :) ... Well, it's right behind my right shoulder :)

You can read my previous post about spirals, swirls and meanders here.

- Aegean Sun 3 -

SUNNY PHOTO SHOOT!

We've had a beautiful sunny day at last... So I was able to take some photos!

I had made these sunny rings before going to Rhodes, and now I finally had time for a photo shoot!

I really love the color contrast of the dark wood and the bright sun...

But this one is gorgeous too!