Sunday, 30 November 2014

Sculpting the Goddess

So, I felt like a little bit of experimentation one evening. I had had this lump of clay sat in the cupboard for about two years, so about 3 weeks ago I decided to make a fox goddess, followed by a crow goddess. Then I made a hare goddess and a deer goddess. I didn't want to make the typical goddess with the spiral on her belly, as it is overdone but I wanted to make a comment on the goddess and her animal associations. In my work I often look at wood and crystal associations but have never concentrated soley on the very primal relationship between the goddess and her animals. As a result, the sculptures have come out very primal, almost shamanic. Within the clay I have blended appropriate herbs and the sculpts are between 4.5 and 6.5 inches tall at present, however, as i get more confident I am sure they will go bigger. Air drying clay is easy to use but very hard to smooth out at present so I think my sculpts look rough, however they will bet better hopefully. Here are some pics of the unpainted and painted ones I have created so far, and if you like what you see come and like my Moon Sculpts page. Enjoy )0(

the Fox, Crow and Hare Goddesses by Moons Crafts
First 3 Sculpts - the Fox, Crow and Hare Goddesses 

The Deer Goddess by Moons Crafts
The Deer Goddess 

Crow Goddess by MoonsCrafts
Began as the Crow Goddess but became a representation of Morrigan.

The Hare Goddess Sculpture from MoonsCrafts
The Hare Goddess from MoonsCrafts

My facebook page has changed as well for my other creations and you can now find me at www.facebook.com/MoonsCraft.




Tuesday, 25 November 2014

A busy year

It has been so busy this year I have neglected my blog completely. I have been experimenting quite alot and I think my biggest success of the last six months were my sculpted staffs, so here are some pics.

Morrigans Eel Staff by MoonsCrafts on Blackthorn
Morrigans Eel Staff by MoonsCrafts on Blackthorn

Anubis Staff on Alder by MoonsCrafts
Anubis Staff on Alder by MoonsCrafts

The Fox Staff by MoonsCrafts on Alder