Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Cupid, in All Sizes

As I've mentioned before, I used to make miniature figurines.  Lots and lots of miniature figurines.  I had a very successful run with them for many, many years.  I sort of hit a wall with it when the craft show market went sour, the shops I was selling my things in closed, and I was going through a difficult personal matter all at the same time.  I took a much needed break.  When I came back to my love of clay, I reinvented my work into the larger, more whimsical one-of-a-kind pieces I do now.  I still have some of these charming little mini pieces available though, so I thought I would show you a couple today.

Clay Cupid with Valentine Heart
 
Clay Valentine Cupid with Bow
 
I have always liked these two adorable Cupids, in all their nakedness. These little darlings are only about 2-1/4" high.  I think they are very sweet.  Both are available in my etsy shop right now, for a very good price of $12.00 each! 
 
Here is my new version of Cupid:
 

Polymer Clay Valentine Cupid
 
This one-of-a-kind Cupid stands about 5-3/4" high and his white feather wings span about 5-1/2".  He is dressed in a crinkled fabric toga and carries a handmade bow and arrow. A Valentine heart sits at his feet.  I love the expression on his face!  I have this adorable fella listed on my Pfatt Marketplace page and in my etsy shop
 
I love polymer clay for its diversity.  Look how different these cupids are, and they were made by the same artist!  I still have a soft spot for my miniature pieces, because they have been good to me over the years and have brought me to where I am today.  But I am really enjoying the new stuff.  I like the size and scale of the pieces, and I like that each one truly is a one-of-a-kind piece of art. 
 
Tell me what you think!  I love to hear from you!
 
Have a great day!
Lisa 
 

 
 


3 comments:

  1. Both or your Cupid versions are wonderful Lisa, both has their own personality! Love the wings and the expression on the face of your 'new' Cupid!

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  2. He looks a little love struck, doesn't he?

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  3. Even though the old stuff is cute, I'm loving the new format of your work. The new cupid is adorable, as is everything else that you've done since re-creating your work.
    If I wasn't buying a house for Valentine's day, I might just think I needed one of those (haha).

    Hilary
    SimplyEclecticLife.wordpress.com

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