Creature of the Month – Adélie Penguin :: Criatura do mês – Pinguim de Adélie
You can find more about the Adélie penguin in the links bellow: Encyclopedia of Life National Geographic Penguins World Cool Antarctica
Hummingbird :: Beija-flor
Humming birds are quite fascinating birds. Some, like the bee hummingbird are as small as 5 cm, weight less than 2 grams, and could easily fit in your hand. Can you imagine it hovering over your hand beating its wings 70 times per second? They are able to hoover and to fly both forward and…
Polymer Clay Monthly Challenge – May :: Desafio Mensal – Maio
You may have noticed that last month there was no creature of the month for the PCMC 2013 group. However I am now returning to my normal routine (after a month full of training and family visits). Because I have been keeping and eye on the mute swans since early May I thought it would…
Sailor Penguins :: Pinguins Marinheiros
Although the sunny days haven’t quite yet arrived, the sailor penguins have already dressed up for the warmer days to come. I really like the colours that give them a retro look and how they look like a happy bunch in a family picture. They are available here. — Apesar de os dias de sol ainda…
Treasure Hunt – Loris World :: Caça ao tesouro – Loris World
Illustration and watercolors have always caught my attention. Maybe it is the way the colors blend softly into each other producing luminous paintings. It is also a technique that takes a lot of work – and talent – to master, which makes me admire even more those who pursue it. Loris World is an Italian whose inspiration lies in…
Spring, Easter and Chocolate :: Primavera, Páscoa e Chocolate
Days are becoming larger and sunny, and bulb sprouts are peering from the earth promising beautiful and colourful flowers. With the beginning of spring also comes Easter with its traditions of chocolate egg hunts and Easter bunnies. It’s the perfect excuse to shape delicious looking eggs in polymer clay with colourful details, rabbits and other…
Busy :: Atarefada
With the Holidays coming soon, I have been busy preparing orders and it is really great to feel my work appreciated. Penguins have been, so far, the most popular item and I have been having fun with their colourful scarves and Santa hats. I feel grateful not only for sharing my work but also for…
Oystercatcher :: Ostraceiro
Walking along the coast of St. Andrews it is almost impossible not to notice the large variety of sea birds. Common gulls and herring gulls are an obvious part of it but you can easily find eiders, arctic terns, shags, fulmars or oystercatchers – the list goes on. Watching them makes me want to capture…
Berry Birds :: Pássaros e Bagas
When I first started the Berry Birds series I was experimenting with patterns and textures with no specific end in mind. And suddenly I had this bird in my hands with a “faux” wood pattern covered with branches, leaves and berries. I was delighted because it reminded me of the birds I come across on…
Wall Plate Challenge :: Desafio Pratos para Decoração
Plates can be a lot more than tableware. They have been used in decoration for a long time and can add an original touch to a room. Just look at this colourful display . Isn’t a great idea? Over the summer the UKCU team launched a challenge on wall plates. The idea came from Jude Winnal as a…
