" If you hear a voice from within saying 'You are not a painter' then by all means paint.
And that voice will be silent!"
...Vincent Van Gogh

As both an artist and a psychotherapist, I deeply appreciate the human desire to express itself. My various art works embody the joy I find in life, and the humor of our daily passage of hours.

While polymer clay is my current medium of choice, paper and fabric joins together with poly clay to provide another means of personal expression.

Most of my animal creations are fantasy animals, in awe of what they see around them. Their world view helps me notice the abundance of gifts which surround me, too. And,
I hope, offer you similar awareness.

These are silly and fantastical creatures, many bedecked with pearls or various sparkling jewels (both glass and actual). Some, as Delilah on the right, happily gaze at butterflies or other beings settled in their hands.

Some of my most whimsical work is in the fashioning of various types of vessels. This picture, on the left, is of a box cast over a typical garden rock. The design is of a paper bag, guilded internally, and gathered with a red cord.

As you wander through the Gallery you will notice many other types of vessels, both wearable or not.

 

Well, I do hope you enjoy your meandering through not only the Gallery, but also peruse PetLove, where Memorial Art in Celebration of Your Departed Furred or Featherd Friends is discussed.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you so much. -Taen.