Location

Frisco, Texas
United States

About the Artist

Susan has called herself an artist from the time she was a small child and discovered the joys of creating art, anything from drawing to making her own doll clothes. Her dresser top was always dotted with [temporary] works of art made from modeling clay. This led to exploring other forms of sculpture in her teens. In college Susan majored in fine art and science. During and after college she dabbled in local theater, creating sets, costumes, and props. In the 90s Susan became intrigued by polymer clay after seeing it demonstrated on "The Carol Duvall Show." She bought an Atlas pasta machine and began experimenting, not always successfully. Then she met some fellow polymer clay artists who pointed her in the right direction and hasn't looked back since. Susan's primary work in polymer clay involves sculpture. She especially enjoys creating and engineering interactive pieces that invite the viewer to pick them up for further exploration.

Websites

https://www.flickr.com/photos/suzicq/

2021 Exhibition Images

Homebound (Front)

Homebound (Front)

Height: 11.5"

Primarily polymer with additions of paint, ink, string, and copper

Homebound is an art doll loosely based on voodoo-style. She was inspired by the lockdown we were all going through due to Covid-19, and represents the importance of home and family in uncertain times. Her arms are articulated and decorated with faux stones and roots.

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Three Dimensional Work

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Articulated doll in a distressed style with a house for a hat

Homebound (Back)

Homebound (Back)

Height: 11.5"

Primarily polymer with additions of paint, ink, string, and copper

Homebound is an art doll loosely based on voodoo-style. She was inspired by the lockdown we were all going through due to Covid-19, and represents the importance of home and family in uncertain times. Her arms are articulated and decorated with faux stones and roots.

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Three Dimensional Work

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Back of articulated doll in a distressed style with a house for a hat

Homebound (Detail)

Homebound (Detail)

Height: 11.5"

Primarily polymer with additions of paint, ink, string, and copper

Homebound is an art doll loosely based on voodoo-style. She was inspired by the lockdown we were all going through due to Covid-19, and represents the importance of home and family in uncertain times. Her arms are articulated and decorated with faux stones and roots.

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Three Dimensional Work

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Detail of the head of an articulated doll in a distressed style with a house for a hat

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2020 Exhibition Images

Bonefrost: Warrior Talisman

Bonefrost: Warrior Talisman

Bonefrost is a Voodoo Style Art Doll. She has antlers and wears a raven skull, leaf, and berry headdress. Her arms are articulated and decorated with faux bone buttons. She is 9.75" high, made of polymer with paint, copper, and lambswool.

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The Wisdom of Crows Shrine

The Wisdom of Crows Shrine

According to folklore, if you encounter a dead crow either in a dream or in the waking world, it means that you've lost the ability to speak your truth. Or maybe that you've lost your sense of humor. This dead-crow shrine is a reminder to speak your truth. It is a three-dimensional wall hanging made of polymer, with the additional materials tin and paint. It is 9" x 6".

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Bibelots Organique

Bibelots Organique

This is a collection of hollow form rattles. They are an interpretation of imaginary aquatic lifeforms. Each one has its own unique sound when shaken. They are polymer with paint and varied items inside, ranging from BB's to rocks to marbles. Individually they range from 4" to 8".

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