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(

First 3 Sculpts - the Fox, Crow and Hare Goddesses 

The Deer Goddess 

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

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.

The Deer Goddess Pendulum

This pendulum is crafted from yew. On the pendulum is a representation of a celtic deer crowned withn a triple moon to represent goddess status. there are several goddesses associated with deer from the Cailleach (Biera), Elen, Diana, Saraswati, Artemis, the Deer Mother and the Irish goddess Flidais, to  name but a few. Deer represent instinctual energy, independence and regeneration. This pendulum is available in my Etsy Store