pixiwillow

I'm just re-emerging after a long break I took from sculpting in order to spend some much needed time with family. In the next couple of days I will be putting up some pictures of some of the work I've been toying with since the beginning of the year. These first have all all ready found homes, but I have a couple that are not quite ready that will soon be looking.
I've tried to respond to the letters in my inbox, and have managed to get as far back as March of 2009. If I missed you, and you still have a question or concern, I'm sorry, and will be happy to address it if you send me a note.

AHHHG!  It's been a crazy summer...but as you can see, I've finally finished the piece I started back in January...in fact I just put the finishing touches on the base about 30 minutes ago. Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments about it!!!
I took some time the last couple of months to work with my daughter and one of her friends who wanted to learn to sculpt, so that has slowed my pace quite a bit, but I'm really happy to have them around...and delighted that my daughter has actually finished something.  She vowed never to touch polymer a few years ago....*wink*
Anyway, I will be immersing myself in a piece that I've started for my favorite fantasy illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi next, and I'm both anxious and excited...more so than I have been about any work so far.  After that I may be taking on a project for a zoo...which is really intriguing. Hopefully, I'll be able to squeeze in some time for some side projects while I'm working on these...so I'll have something to offer again soon.

It's been slow going, lately, and I've been laden with unrelated interruptions, but I'm getting close to having a new piece finished...finally!  At least the critter portion of this one is completed.  If I get a chance, I'll shoot a couple pictures of her this week, and add them to my gallery.  
My plan is to list this one on ebay, because it's been a while since I've offered one up for auction, since the last two pieces I did were a private commission and a gift.  

Speaking of which....I often get asked whether or not I take commissions.  Although I don't make promises, or take deposits, I do occasionally make time for requests.  For anyone who might be interested...this is how I handle them:  If I really like a concept that I'm presented with, and it's something that I feel comfortable I can accomplish, then I save it to my commission requests, and contact the person who asked for the piece before I start working on it, to see if they are still interested.   Once in a while a request hits me at the right time, and because it's something I'm excited about creating, I'll move it to the front of the list and take it on right away.  I do my best work when I'm creating something that I feel passionate about, so I don't always do commission requests in order of receiving them....so if you are a very patient sort, and you would like to have me create something special for you, feel free to drop me a note, and I will get back to you.

I just wanted to let everyone know how much I appreciate all the thoughtful comments.  I do try to read them all, and answer questions when I can.  I wish I had the time to personally thank everyone as well, but I have to take advantage of what limited time I have to work on my pieces.   I  try to answer my notes, so if you have something you need a response to, feel free to send me a personal note.    
Thank you all for the encouragement!!!