Mystic Reflections

Fun New Stuff on Zazzle!

2012-01-20T07:06:00.001-08:00

Added a few Fun new products to my Zazzle Store. Mostly one image was the highlight of my newest products. “Lily” a scratch artist board piece I did a little while ago but I edited it a bit to fit nicely on the Zazzle merchandise. Check it out!
http://www.zazzle.com/mysticreflections/gifts

I am getting back into my sculpting so keep checking my blog for updates. Thanks for reading.
~Caralyn

Zombies, Zombies Everywhere and not a Brain to Eat

2012-01-09T09:03:00.000-08:00

So I have been working on this project for the better half of 9 months but I wasn’t able to tell you lovely people about it because it was a Christmas present for my husband and he reads my blogs…go figure.
A few years ago he had an idea for a Zombie comic book and he just so happened to know an artist :D so I volunteered to illustrate it for him. Well at that time we had so much going on…i.e. we were planning a wedding…no big thing right? LOL So needless to say the comic book project got pushed to the bottom of the priority list. Well assuming that my hubby had pretty much forgotten about it or just decided it wouldn’t ever get done rather, I thought it would be nice to try and finish it for him, at least the 1st issue. Sneakily I sketched away at the panels the whole time trying to keep it a secret…which I am normally SOOOO bad at and after 9 LONG months I completed his book. Yeah I know that is a long time for a 20 page comic book and if I had an agent he would’ve been all over my case about taking too long but my excuses are as follows…1, I’m not very good at drawing the male form, gross stuff like, oh I don’t know ZOMBIES or mechanical things such as guns and this book was just slap full of that stuff. And 2, I was having to only work on it when my husband was not around, and since we reside in the same house…it was a chore. Anyhoo I was able to complete the book and have it printed in time to present it to him on Christmas morn…Yes, he loved it :)
But now that the gift has been given I've posted a few sneak peek photos for you all…Just a few of the sketches, the cover and some panels. What do you think?

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

How Time Flies when you’re having Fun!

2012-01-06T08:41:00.000-08:00

So I’ve been complaining a lot lately about not having enough time to work on my art. I work Monday through Friday and I don’t usually get home until 5:30 or 6. Then with dinner and making some time for my husband that usually only leaves me 2 to 3 hours a night for working on my art…and that is only if nothing else interferes with that small window of time. A Myxie can take me 6-7 hours to finish, Yeah…So needless to say when it came to cranking out pieces the progress was slow going. But I’m super excited about this year BECAUSE…. I am cutting back on a few of my hours at my 9-5 to make more room for my art. Ohhhh I’m so hoping this will allow me to get so much more done. I will gain about 3 more hours a day for just arting it up, Suh-weeeeet! Also my sweet husband got a new camera for me so I should be able to post photos of how I’m taking advantage of my extra time. Oh I can’t wait to get started!

Thanks for reading and keep checking my blog for updates.
~Caralyn

Don’t Judge this Book by its Cover

2011-12-23T06:22:00.000-08:00

So on top of being so very excited that my talented husband has just posted his first book for the Kindle, I am also psyched about having the cover I did for him posted. Yep, my very first book Cover. I was so worried about working on it when he asked me to do it for him, I’m more of a Character kinda girl, I like to drew people mostly. But even though it did not turn out exactly how I had envisioned it…and it sorta came out looking more like a bear paw instead of a wolf's…I’m pretty happy with how it came out. I think it complements the feel of the book fairly well. You Kindle owners that read his Book will have to let me know if you agree.

If you are interested in reading my husband’s Book…and you should be because it’s awesome…here’s the link to Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Friedkins-Curse-Werewolf-Terror-ebook/dp/B006NQBHWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324512368&sr=8-1#_

Thanks for reading and Happy holidays everyone!
~Caralyn

I'm so Excited I'm Extracited! :D

2011-12-22T05:25:00.000-08:00

SOOOOO EXCITED!!! My amazingly talented husband Seth, has just posted his 1st book! He has been writing short horror stories since he was a teenager and finally made the leap to novel. The book is a Werewolf story, but if you are looking for the love-sick-four-legged-fuzzy-tweens of the Twilight books, just keep on moving. There are no cuddly puppies in this story. Just Blood, Action and a pinch of the old myths and legends behind werewolf mythology.
Perhaps I’m a bit bias but I couldn’t put it down, it is a great read with likable characters and equally as likable villains…or unlikable rather :)
You can find his new book “Friedkin’s Curse” on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Friedkins-Curse-Werewolf-Terror-ebook/dp/B006NQBHWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324512368&sr=8-1
Check it out and Please leave a comment and let him know what you thought of it.

Thanks for reading everyone and Merry Christmas!
~Caralyn

Fun Etsy Treasuries!

2011-12-20T06:21:00.000-08:00

My Dragon Pals were included in some fun Etsy Treasuries! Check them out!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE1MDQzNjF8MTU0NjY0MzE3Mg/cute-as-a-bear

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTExNDUwMzd8MTU2MjA3NzU5OQ/sweet-kawaii-and-cute-doe-eyed-girl

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Retro Blog…Dec. 21st 2007 :)

2011-12-07T07:33:00.000-08:00

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches…

That’s because of all the Art on them. Yes, I said art. No I haven’t had too much eggnog. :P

The Christmas tree is the ultimate expression of oneself, just like art. That’s why no Christmas tree is the same. When I decorate my Christmas tree, it’s just like when I sit down to paint. The tree is my canvas and the ornaments are my brush. Each piece makes the whole picture and when I’m done its art. Even if it’s lop-sided and there are too many of the same color glass balls hanging together, it’s still my masterpiece. It’s not art that only one person can make, everyone is a Christmas tree artist. Merry Christmas!

Thanks for reading and have a Happy Holiday!
~Caralyn

Let the Holidays begin.

2011-11-28T10:44:00.000-08:00

I hope Everyone had a Lovely Thanksgiving Holiday, Now to start the Christmas Holiday off with my work being featured in some festive Etsy Treasuries. Enjoy!!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTY3MzUyNTZ8MTI1NDE4MjMzMg/the-treasures-of-late-autumn

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjY5MjM1MnwxMjMyMzM5NDAw/ill-have-a-bright-christmas

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTE0NDc1M3wxMjI1ODYzMTYw/blue-christmas

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Oooo What Have we here?!

2011-11-22T10:39:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!
So I'm still working on updating it and figuring everything out but I've just created a new store on Zazzle OH BOY! It's a long process of adding all the new products but I have managed to add a few fun Christmas Cards and ornaments. Please have a look around, Enjoy :)
http://www.zazzle.com/mysticreflections

Thanks for reading and Happy Thanksgiving!
~Caralyn

Just in Time for the Holidays

2011-11-10T10:54:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the Holidays! I have brand new Dragon pals figurines and Ornaments posted in my Etsy Store. Enjoy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticReflections

Working on a few more pieces for Christmas, so I should have a few Holiday Myxies for you soon.
Thanks for reading
~Caralyn

The To-Do List that just won’t stop growing!

2011-11-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

I have a loooong To-Do List this month, Working on two commissions, Starting on my husband’s book cover, Doing my sister’s annual Christmas Card…This one is gonna be CUTE! I’m hoping to finish a few more pieces before the Holidays get here and if I have time I would love to update my cafépress store with my new art. I have needed to get this done for some time and have been dragging my feet like the lazy artist I am LOL.
And Last but not least submitting my Art to Spectrum and keeping my fingers crossed they accept me this year.
http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/about.php
Spectrum is about to release their 19th Artist Book now and I have been submitting my work to them for about 4 years so far…I’m getting very used to their rejection but as always I’m just gonna keep submitting until they accept me :)

This has been such a busy year for me but it’s also been very exciting because I’m getting so many new people enjoying my work.
Now if I could just get more hours in a day it would be easy sailing for me…expecting the longer days any time now.

Anyway keep checking my blog for updates on my newest pieces. Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Harvest Time Dragons!

2011-10-13T08:54:00.000-07:00

Ohhhhhh FUN! Halloween is coming up fast so to get in the Festive Mood I decided to sculpt a few Harvest-Dragon Pals. So far I only have about 4 and they are all shades of green for some reason but I can Hopefully post them in enough time for people to give them a new home before Halloween is over. I really should’ve started sooner. But I’ll be following those up with some Winter holiday Dragons…So excited to get started on Christmas ones Heeee! Anyway have a look at my newest little guys and tell me what you think.

Thanks for reading, keep checking my blog for updates!
~Caralyn

The Great Pretender

2011-10-03T09:10:00.000-07:00

I can not believe I forgot about these two little darlings…maybe because they are smaller than their Myxie sisters. Just added my Angel and her little Pretender pal to Etsy. These two go together but if you want one more than the other, they are sold separately :)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83075167/devil-little-pretender-myxie-aculpture
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83074795/angel-you-cant-fool-me-myxie-sculpture

I’m getting back into sculpting so I should have some new pieces to show you so keep checking my blog for updates. Thanks for reading.
~Caralyn

Time Flies

2011-09-29T13:40:00.000-07:00

I am amazed by how many things you can make with polymer clay. I’m currently working on a commission Myxie and I was trying out a few different wing styles for her. I’m really liking the green ones because she will have a earthy/mossy theme and those look almost like leaves.

So glad I got this commission because it has given me the inspiration I needed to get back to sculpting, so as soon as she is done I will get to work on some new pieces…I’m thinking ornaments, just in time for the holidays! :D

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

GET BACK TO WORK!

2011-09-15T05:24:00.000-07:00

I know I know, it took me long enough right but I finally got all my Sculptures in my Etsy Store….just in time for me to start making some new ones…oh boy. I AM looking forward to getting back to arting, though usually I go on hiatus after Dragon Con is done because I’m normally burned out on Art work. But No-Can-Do , every time I take a break my Etsy store gets cleaned out and I have to rush to fill it back up before the holidays so this year I’m not taking a break…ugh this should be fun. Okay Enough gripping, how about them new Myxies eh?
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticReflections
Oh I should also mention that I added a few new sections to my store so be sure to poke around :)

Thanks for reading everyone, hopefully I’ll have some more pieces for you to enjoy soon.
~Caralyn

OH SNAP, She Posted Em!

2011-09-12T09:42:00.000-07:00

Oh BOY! I just posted some new prints on Etsy. They are prints of a few of my paintings and they have been long overdue to be added to Etsy so I finally got off my butt and posted them for you lovely people! Some of the Fun Prints are of the Color Kids (Teens) each print is a glossy 8x10 and comes with either a Black or White Mat
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticReflections?section_id=6561503
I’ll be adding the pendants that were left over from Dragon Con this week so be sure to check back soon.

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Is it Autumn yet?

2011-09-12T07:05:00.000-07:00

My Autumn Myxie and Wind Chime were included in two fun Treasuries to start off Fall!
Check them out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU0MjAxNjl8Njg1NTUxMTIy/autumn-dolls?show_panel=true

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTYwOTI2MTV8NjgyNDgwODEy/aquarian-ubiquity-in-antiquity

Thanks for reading and have a great day!
~Caralyn

Until Next Year D-Con

2011-09-06T17:46:00.000-07:00

Whelp Dragon Con is over. Each year I meet so many interesting people, half of them I don't ever know what they look like under their costume, but still so much fun to converse with so many different characters. Had a great time at the Art Show. Got to meet Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell EKKKKKK and won 3rd place for my Charity Auction piece...very exciting! Don't worry, I will post a photo of it :)
Can't forget I also got to hang out with a bunch of my favorite artists at the show, Mark Robinson, Josheph and Donny Corsentino...and a bunch more. A few of my pieces found new homes and ALL of my baby dragon pals found new mommies and daddies but for everything else, I will have it up on my Etsy store soon. Thanks to everyone that came to see me at the Art Show and I can't wait to do it all again next year!

Thanks for reading
~Caralyn

DRAGON CON!!!

2011-08-31T08:24:00.000-07:00

WOW Dragon Con is here! I will be setting up my booth tomorrow…the hardest part of my weekend. Then it’s 4 days of Fantasy and Si-Fi magic LOL.
Hoping to see all you art fans this weekend, I’ll be the lady sitting with all the Myxies…and most likely talking to them and/or to myself so come by and say hello so I don’t look like as much of a weirdo :D
I will have prints, Myxies, pendants and a bunch more fun things for sell at my booth, also paintings and my new sculptures displayed in the Gallery/Auction. It’s going to be a busy 4 days but I’m excited to get started. Hope to see you all there. Happy Con-ing :) http://dragoncon.org/art_show.php#artistinfo

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Full Moon

2011-08-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

My Full Moon Print was Featured in a really cool Etsy Treasury about Werewolves Ooooooo
Check it out
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODMwNjE2OXw2NDE1NTE1NDQ/werewolf-barmitzvah

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

WunderKammer!

2011-08-25T08:30:00.000-07:00

My Copper Steampunk Myxie was featured in a delightful Blog by TotusMel’s WunderKammer, super fun Name to say LOL
So Check it! http://totusmelswunderkammer.blogspot.com/2011/08/sculpture.html

For more fun Blogs http://totusmelswunderkammer.blogspot.com/

Thanks for reading
~Caralyn

The Angel on my Shoulder is a Devil!

2011-08-19T08:54:00.000-07:00

Here are my last two Myxies until after Dragon Con…Haven’t come up with a good name for then yet so I’ve just been calling it The Angel and the Faker. One is a devious little pretender. Her fake wings and halo don’t completely hide her red horns and tail so she isn’t fooling her Angel acquaintance.
These two are slightly smaller than my recent Myxies, they are closer to the size of my season two Myxies, reaching only about 3 inches.
So what do you think of the little scene I’ve created?

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

She's Done!

2011-08-17T11:06:00.001-07:00

Oh Boy! She Death is all done, finished her up last week and took a few Photos…they aren’t great but I’ll post better ones once she comes back from the Photographer. I’m quite pleased with how she turned out, Very different from the Picture she was inspired by which makes me think I should probably come up with a different name for her…Nothing comes to mind though.

She Death was my last Auction Table Gallery piece, now I just have two little Myxies left and a few dragon pals for the booth and I’m completely finished and ready for Dragon Con…which is coming up very soon, Can’t wait to see you all there!

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Stop complaining and get back to work!

2011-08-12T06:51:00.000-07:00

Finished sewing She Death’s cloak last night. I used a dark brown for the fabric instead of traditional black, I thought it matched better with the gold on her clothes and Scythe. She actually came out looking like she is part of a Greek Mythology but she still looks really neat. Plus my husband said the Reaper was quite prevalent in most Greek Myths so I’m just going to say I purposely made her like that ;P
Her cloak was a bit of a tedious task because my little sewing machine wasn’t wanting to cooperate so I had to do it all by hand. The cloak is only about a 12x12 piece of fabric but it was still a good 3 hours of stitching…ugh not fun on my fingers.
Her Scythe was no picnic either. Since it is thin it was difficult to sculpt on one side without smooshing the other, so I was forced to continuously flip it back and forth so one side didn’t end up flat…still kind of happened that way though…doesn’t look bad so I’m okay with it. :)

Anyway, She Death should be completely finished tonight so I will hopefully have photos for you Monday, until then, I’ve posted a Photo of her Scythe for you to check out.
Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Sep. 2nd -5th mark it on your calendars People!

2011-08-09T13:39:00.000-07:00

Wow, only a few more weeks until Dragon Con. I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. As always I had a huge pile of ideas that I was going to have done before the Art Show…and You guess it, I only completed about half. I should start making the list and then immediately cutting it in half, that way I’ll finish my entire list each year…Not a bad plan actually. :P
Despite all the ideas that will have to wait until next year, I do have a lot of great pieces lined up for this year’s Art Gallery. Three pieces I’m particularly excited about are my Steampunk Centaur, Masquerade Myxie and my She Death Sculpture that I am currently finishing up. These along with a few smaller Myxies will be displayed on the auction table in the Dragon Con Artist Gallery. I will also have a booth where I will be selling art prints and my new additions, Mystic Pendants. The Pendants are just something I tried out for fun and they’ve been a big hit.
Anyway I’m gonna get back to work so I can have everything ready for when it gets here in just a little over 3 WEEKS EKKK!!!

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Masquerade! Polymer Faces on Parade!

2011-08-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

EKKKK! I FINIALLY finished the Masquerade Myxie I’ve been working on and I’m sooo Pleased with how she turned out. From her Top Hat and Masquerade mask to her Glitter filled bustier, I am LOVING this one. Even though she didn’t come out exactly the way I imagined, which they never do, She still is my favorite Myxie this year. I was originally going for Victorian Show girl and she came out more like Lady Gaga’s Fairy sidekick…but heck that works for me. So I hope you all like her, I plan to have her displayed in the Dragon Con Art Show Gallery so make sure to stop by and check her out.

Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

A whole herd….flock?…gaggle?..it’s a bunch of Dragons!

2011-07-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

If you follow me on Face Book you probably have already seen these little guys but I’m posting much better photos for you today and if you haven’t seen them yet…well, enjoy the cuteness :)
My Little Dragon Pals! I recently changed up the original design of my Dragons, don’t worry, I didn’t change them much. This new batch is wingless, has new bead eyes and instead of the traditional beak, they have a little snout. I think they are cuter but then again I’m a bit bias with my creations.
Anyway, I hope you like the little guys!

Thanks for reading
~Caralyn

Goth Myxie

2011-07-25T07:56:00.000-07:00

Almost done with another Goth Myxie I’ve been working on, much like the Tim Burton inspired Myxie I did with the spider web wings. This new one is all black and white with a handmade dress and polymer clay hat. I am so pleased with how she is turning out. To give you all a little sneak peek I’ve posted a picture of her tiny dress.
Next, I’ll be finishing up the Masquerade Myxie, and should have some photos for you soon.

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Just Relax

2011-07-18T08:40:00.000-07:00

Check out this fun Etsy Treasury and “just relax” with my Ember Myxie :)
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTEyNjM4Mzh8NDUzNzg0NDIz/just-relax

Feeling like the wizard has left you Green with envy…check out his emerald City in an Etsy Treasury
http://ww.etsy.com/treasury/NzIxOTQxOXw0NjE1MTI5ODk/the-emerald-city

LOL okay enough word play from me, I need to get back to work :D
Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Tip my Hat

2011-07-15T08:11:00.000-07:00

Steadily working on some brand new polymer clay sculptures for Dragon Con this year. I have a few Photos to show you all today. One of the pieces I’m really excited about is a Masquerade themed Myxie complete with Mask, Feathers, Glitter all that jazz. I spent all week figuring out what I wanted to do with the Mask and then putting it all together. Then last night I worked on a top hat to go with the Masquerade Myxie and two more hats that go with Myxies that aren’t quite ready to blog about. Incidentally, I love sculpting polymer clay hats…Perhaps my next project should be a certain Hatter whom is quite Mad Hmmmmm? :D

Thanks for reading, keep checking my blog for updates on what I'm up to.

~Caralyn

The Green Scene

2011-07-12T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hello my Friends!
My Emerald myxie was included in a really neat Etsy Treasury. Hope you like the color Green cause this one has a lot of it. Ooooo Pretty!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTU1MjEwMzh8NDM4MzI3OTA3/emerald-green-and-everything-serene

I’m working diligently on new pieces so I can be all ready when Dragon Con comes around. Still have a lot to do and spend before it gets here, D-Con is not taking it easy on me but I always enjoy the excitement that comes with the preparation. I have so many new sculptures I just can’t wait to show you all. Hopefully I will have Photos that I can post soon.

Thanks for reading.
~Caralyn

Well ain't she popular

2011-07-05T08:52:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! My Steampunk Myxie was included in two very neat Etsy Treasuries. Check them out!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODAwOTc4Nnw0MDY5MDQwOTE/steampunk-myxie-hosts-mid-day-mixer

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQ1NzEyOTB8Mzk5NDQyOTE4/brown-and-orange

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Just gotta Kick Start it

2011-06-29T08:26:00.000-07:00

Hello Art Fans!
Getting ready for Dragon Con has been particularly difficult this year due to some setbacks. Luckily I was introduced to this great site called kickstarter that allows people to get assistance with their projects. This is the first time I have tried anything like this so we’ll see how it goes.
Here’s my kickstarter link http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1297723766/dragon-con-is-calling
I’d like to Thank everyone before hand for all your support.

Check out http://www.kickstarter.com/ to see what it’s all about.

Thank you for reading!
~Caralyn

I LOVE DRAGONS!

2011-06-27T07:10:00.000-07:00

Do you LOVE DRAGONS!? Because this art fan made a fun little Treasury all about Dragons. My little Dragon Pal was featured in it. Check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Nzc5NjkzMnwzNzUyNDQ4MzQ/i-love-dragons

I have been sooooo bad about getting my art completed for Dragon Con. Life has just been so hectic lately but the show is only 2 months away so no time to waste. I have a stack of unfinished Myxies just waiting to be clothed and once they are it’s off to the Photographer and then I should have some pictures to post for you lovely art Fans. Alright back to work.

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Showing up all over this week

2011-06-21T08:23:00.000-07:00

Morning Art Fans!

My Steampunk Myxie was included in a really neat Treasury on Etsy, check it out.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTMyMjU1MjR8MzU4NDk2NjE5/3d-arts

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

I feel so Special! :D

2011-06-20T07:52:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!
I feel so special, two of my Myxie Sculptures were included in Etsy Treasuries, check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQzNzgxMjd8MzQ1NDI2Nzg0/sweet-sixteen

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTQzMzMwMHwzNDI3MjM1NTU/emeralds-beauties

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

These ain’t no cobbler Elves

2011-06-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends!
Just wanted to share a really nice Etsy Treasury with you. It’s all about Elves so my “Lover’s Embrace” Art Print was included in it. So if you are all about Elves check out this creative treasury. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjUxNjUzMHwzMjQ2MzA3MTA/see-a-elf

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

it is Green!

2011-06-07T07:10:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Everyone!
Just wanted to share that my little Dragon Pal was featured in an Etsy Treasury, Check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dec482b4eec6d916523112d/oh-myit-is-green

I have finished a couple more little dragons and hopefully will be able to post them on Etsy soon.
Keep checking my blog for updates on my newest work.
Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Death waits for no Man…cause She is impatient.

2011-06-02T11:49:00.001-07:00

The first day I spent 7 hours sculpting a body (not including the head) that is about 6-7 inches sitting down, about 2 and a half times the size of any of my Myxies. Because the body was larger then what I normally work with I had to bake it in sections. Started with the torso and after baking it for about an hour I added the hands and feet, then baked it for another 2 hours. The second day I spent 6 hours sculpting skulls, and let me tell you that was hard. Sculpting a face is much different then sculpting a skull, it took me few tries before I got it to look right. Now that I’ve told you about some of the work that has gone into it, I will tell you what the heck I’m talking about…
So I have this picture I did about hmmmm 4 years ago, it’s of a Female Grim Reaper. I call it She Death…real original I know :P Anyway I liked the concept so much I decided to turn it into a sculpture. The picture has Death leaning against a pile of skulls, unfortunately I couldn’t get her to stand cause she is heavy and my oven is small so her head would’ve touched the top so I have her sitting on a pile of skulls. She will be one of my Dragon Con Gallery pieces and I can’t wait to show her to everyone. She is far from being done but I do have a few progress/detail pictures to show you. What do you think so far?

P.S. sorry about all the naked Myxies...I haven't had time to put clothes on them yet, SHAMEFUL!!! LOL :P

Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

Oooooo SAVINGS!

2011-05-26T05:17:00.000-07:00

Hey Art Fans!
This is the last day to save 10% on orders of 40 or more at my Cafépress Store. How do I get these awesome savings you ask, just go to this link and use CODE: FMAY1140 at checkout and !WHAM! savings galore :)
http://www.cafepress.com/mysticreflect

Thanks for reading, keep checking my blog for updates on my work.
~Caralyn

Steamtaur...No How bout Centapunk....Steamhoof?

2011-05-11T08:14:00.000-07:00

YAY I’m happy with the way my newest piece the Steampunk Centaur is coming along. I really impressed myself with the mechanical horse body. Using silver and orange polymer clay, it’s easy to make the clay look metal. I used nails and beads to hold it together and just to make it look neat. The painting and sealing is all finished and all that’s left to do is add hair and other small details. I also made her a cool polymer clay crossbow but haven’t quite figured out a way to make her hold it soooo still trying to do something with that piece..but it looks cool :)

As soon as I complete her I’ll send her off to the Photographer for some better photos but this fun piece will Not be for sale on my Etsy store. My Steampunk Centaur is a 2011 Dragon Con Exclusive. She will be up in the Gallery for the lovely Convention attendees to enjoy.

I’m working hard on brand new pieces so keep checking my Blog for updates, Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Tawny is just another word for Brown

2011-05-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!
My Tawny Myxie was featured in a Fun Etsy Treasury, Check it out and feel free to leave a comment :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dc7446536508eefbe7d0da8/tawny-mix-with-tawny#4dc7dd80982f8eefbd86e930

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Where’d you come up with that Idea?

2011-05-04T11:20:00.000-07:00

About 3 weeks ago I started working on a piece, it was sort of an experimental project. I was trying to combine sculpting and wood and other mixed media to create a 3D picture effect that would no doubt blow the minds of everyone that laid eyes on it and that is exactly how it came out…in my mind but in reality it was a big weird mess. I just couldn’t get it to look right. So after starring at it for about a week trying to figure out how to fix it, I finally decided it wasn’t working and I needed to scrap the idea. But since I had already put work into sculpting a cute Steampunk girl sculpture that was meant to be the center of the “project”, I ripped her off the bit of wood base she was attached to so I could use her for something else…but what? She had no legs and no arms and I didn’t think my fans would be interested in seeing a Myxie torso. After mulling over my options for about 3 hours, it hit me…an idea, not the Myxie :P I’ll make her a Steampunk Centaur! Spent all last night sculpting her cool mechanical looking polymer clay arms and I plan to get started on her mechanical horsey butt this afternoon. Soooo excited, I can’t wait to see how she turns out, she has been sitting so patiently on my art desk for 3 weeks now and FINALLY she will have a body…needless to say she is very excited too :)
She looks very naked and bodiless right now but I will take some photos as I go and post them soon.

Thanks for reading, keep checking my Blog for updates!
~Caralyn

A Few More Pendants

2011-04-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

Hello,
I’ve finished a few more pendants. I’m cranking them out a little slower then I was but that’s just because I’ve started work on some of the gallery pieces for Dragon Con. I only have about 5 more pendants and then that will probably be it for a few months so I can finish some more Myxies.
Okay so in this group I’m blogging about today I tried a couple of cute fuzzy creatures. A fox with a little maple leaf in his tummy, like a Care Bear Heehee, and a cute white Squirrel with a Clock. Then there’s my FAVORITE one I’ve done so far, a lucky Frog. The Frog is all cute and fat, with green, blue and gold coloring, you just have to love him. :)
So What do you think?

Thanks for reading, keep checking my Blog for updates on my art.
~Caralyn

Time for a Shout Out!

2011-04-25T07:54:00.000-07:00

This talented artist’s pixies inspired the style of my original Myxies, since then my sculptures have taken on a style of their own but her amazing work will always be one of my favorites. The unique creations of Gossamer Glen are by Marchella, and her work is truly enchanting. The faces of these sculptures are incredible. Her sweet, whimsical Fairies seem to have a personality all of their own. Her sculptures are all handmade, one of kind, polymer clay pieces. LOVE THEM!
Check out her work here http://gossamerglen.com/gossamer%20glen/Homepage.htm

To see what pieces I have, stop by my store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysticreflections
Keep checking my Blog for updates on my work. Thanks for reading.

~Caralyn

What's that you got there?

2011-04-19T06:50:00.000-07:00

Hey peoples!
So I’m still cranking away at the Polymer Clay pendants. I’m just enjoying making them so much, I can be creative but they take up a lot less time them my Myxies do…don’t get me wrong I love making my little big-eared babies but they take Hours sometimes days so it’s nice to whip out something crafty in a shorter amount of time. I’ve also been having immense amounts of fun incorporating a bit of Steampunk into a few of them. It’s easy, just add a few clock gears and/or screws and Vola! Steampunk! Okay I’ll stop yapping and let you all Check out what I’ve done so far…I’m sure you come here more for the pictures anyway. :)

Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

Juls Treasures

2011-04-14T12:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Friends. Today I’m Blogging about a special artist that has just recently come on board the talent train. My sister just discovered her love of creating and NO, I’m not trying to win brownie points by saying this, her stuff is really cute! She has many crafts she is planning but the first pieces she has for sale are these fun, beaded bracelets. Each one she handmade with beads she personally selected…with great care. Trust me, I was there many times as she tediously handpicked each one with a delightful creation already in mind. Her asymmetrical style makes these especially unique. I posted a link so you could check out her work, Enjoy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/JulsTreasures?ref=seller_info Also check out these Etsy Treasuries she was featured in. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4da1029020e46d919c15d7cf/make-mine-wine-a-pay-it-forward-treasury http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8a6c69e3528eeffbd2d735/the-secrets-within Thanks for reading. ~Caralyn

Redheads Love Green

2011-04-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

Hello! Just wanted to share with you all that I was featured in an Etsy Treasury today! Love the color green? Well this Fun treasury is all about that! Check it out and don’t forget to leave a comment. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4da32d6c8e148eefde38becb/redheads-love-green Thanks for reading! ~Caralyn

Give the Easter Bunny a break.

2011-04-11T08:31:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! You still have some time before Easter gets here to get some cute, fun stuff for your Easter baskets! You don’t want to spend the night before, waiting in line at the nearest convenient store, picking up some dollar candy to clumsily hand to your loved one on Easter Sunday…How about instead, get them a fun T-Shirt, coffee cup or hat at my Cafépress Store. OH BOY! http://www.cafepress.com/mysticreflect Ship it right to your door and skip the long lines at the Wally World. Good idea, of course it is! :) Thanks for reading! ~Caralyn

That ain’t stopping me

2011-04-07T08:14:00.000-07:00

Dangit, I really thought I had it this time, I was not accepted by Spectrum Art this year. Sent some pieces in that I was really excited about but no go. Well there is always next year, like I’ve said before, I’m gonna keep submitting every year until they either accept me or send me a cease and desist letter…and even then it may not stop me LOL. Oh well no time to cry over it, I’ve got work to do to get prepared for Dragon Con…they rejected me a few times too but I convinced them in the end and now they invite me every year Haha :D So I guess the moral of the blog today is don’t give up little darlings, because the more you pester an organization the more likely they are to finally cave in LOL :) Thanks for reading! ~Caralyn

Fun Pendants!

2011-04-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hey friends! I’ve been making a few polymer clay pendants recently. I got some really cute ideas watching tutorials on youtube. You can get all kinds of ideas just by searching “polymer clay”, I spend WAY too much time doing that.

Anyway, I picked up these different size clear stones from my favorite store…MICHAELS! I’ve been using them to make some fun pendants like clocks and compasses. I’ve really been enjoying working on them, it’s simple and easy to crank them out and gives me a brake from my other sculptures. I’m hoping to have a nice amount by the time Dragon Con gets here and I’ll have them at my booth for you lovely art fans. :)

I’m working as much as I can on brand new pieces for the Art Show. I will post photos of all my progress as I go so keep checking my blog for updates.

Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

Oooooo Trinkets!

2011-04-01T05:44:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Everyone, Just wanted to share with you all that I was included in a really cute, fun Art & Photography Blog called “Etsy Finds Friday” hosted by Trina’s Trinkets. What a great way to start out your Friday :) Check it out! http://trinastrinketts.blogspot.com/2011/04/etsy-finds-friday-mystic-reflections.html For more fun arts and crafts, check out this Etsy Treasury one of my pieces was featured in. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d955c73396d6d9195c6e3c8/they-call-you-lady-luck#4d95c40689128eef3710433a I’m working hard on some brand new pieces for Dragon Con so keep checking my blogs for updates. Thanks for reading. ~Caralyn

I like being included :)

2011-03-28T06:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to share with you that I was featured in two Etsy Treasuries this weekend. My “Webley (Tim Burton) Myxie” was featured in a really neat one called Ladies and Their Top Hats. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8ee7ba4b338eefa01ea98b/ladies-and-their-top-hats And my “Wounded Angel” Print was featured in a treasury called Binary Brush. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8e5df086378eefac7e4cb6/binary-brush Both are really great Treasuries so please check them out! For more of my Scultures and Prints, check out my Etsy Store. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticReflections Thanks for reading! ~Caralyn

Wedding Cake Topper

2011-03-25T08:53:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone, working hard on a Wedding Cake Topper commission this week. I was really excited to get the request, it just feels great to be able to add to someone’s special day. Also it’s been really fun designing the piece. My customer asked me to make a Dragon with a Fairy riding on it’s back. This is my first full length Dragon so it was a bit of a challenge but he came out great and I learn a lot as well.
It took 5 packs of pearl polymer clay for his body and 3 feet of wire armature to make him stand, approximately 7 inches. I then added the swirly, decorative designs with white polymer clay and gold paint. I was nervous about the wings…I wanted them to be bat like but still match the swirls of his designs and the spikes along his back. They were difficult and I had to redo them about 3 times before I got them the way I wanted.
Anyway the Dragon is complete now, What do you think?

Still putting the finishing touches on the fairy. Once she is all done I’ll get photos and post them for you.
Thanks for reading
~Caralyn

Myxitastical

2011-03-21T08:05:00.000-07:00

Hello Peoples!
I finally got my brand new Myxies posted on my Etsy store. I’m so excited to show you all this batch. I did some new unique Myxies that I’m really happy with. One of my favorites of the new ones was inspired by Tim Burton’s work. I made her dark, mostly Black and white with a gothic touch. She has a handmade polymer clay top hat and black wire spider web wings. Took me almost an hour to craft the wings but I was pleased with how they came out.
I also posted my second Steampunk Myxie. This one comes with a parasol I made with polymer clay covered wire and fabric. Took me ages to get the parasol right but it added a nice touch to the Steampunk I think.
Last but not least is my Patch Work Myxie. This little one has a completely hand stitched dress and wings. The head of yarn hair added the final touch in making her look like a child’s Doll.
Anyway, enough yappin, See what you think of my newest Sculptures on my Etsy Store.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticReflections?section_id=5357780

Thanks so much for reading. Still cranking out new pieces all the time so keep checking my blogs for up dates.
~Caralyn

That was Weird...

2011-03-17T12:08:00.000-07:00

So Happy about how easy the Dragon Con sign up was this year. Since I won two awards, best Fairy and Best Horror at Dragon Con 2010, I didn’t have to go through the Art Show Jury this year. Thanks to all the attendees who voted for my work and saved me the tedious task of selecting which of my pieces to send to be judged. Not to mention, being able to now avoid the long wait on “will I be excepted in the show or not” that follows. This time I just filled out what displays and tables I wanted and Bop! Bam! Boo! I was done in like 5 minutes…leaving me plenty of time to do other things I needed to get done. Such as staring mindlessly at my computer, trying to look as though I’m working diligently on pointless Reports while actually daydreaming about weather I’d be a Super Hero or Villain, if I had a special power. Ya know, real important stuff. :P

I’m so excited whenever Dragon Con comes around…as always I’m full of so many ideas for pieces I want to get done in time for the Art show, but as always I don’t have enough time for them all. So, for this month, I’ll spend some of my time deciding which pieces will be a part of the show and which ones will have to wait another year. So hard to choose but, alas, I only have the one set of hands…just until I have the surgery to get more accomplished and become Octohand the superhero with eight hands who cranks out piece after piece of beautiful art in minutes. Then no doubt I would get to arting so fast that some unforeseen accident happens leaving me horribly mangled and bitter thus making me decide on a life of crime. Then my name would be OctoCrime…yeah nice ring to that…and I’d terrorize the city with all the mayhem I’d cause.
Wow that was a bit of a strange tangent…. Oh well back to pretending to work.

Thanks for reading, keep checking my blog for updates on my art.
~Caralyn aka Octohand :P

Stop making excuses and get to arting already!

2011-03-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Everybody! Just wanted to tell you, one of my Prints was Featured in an Etsy Treasury! Check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d7cd7db165d8eefbed223b3/dont-be-lonely-on-sunday-afternoon

I know I haven’t been blogging much these past 2 months, getting back to arting everyday has been hard…just so much going on right now. But I’m determined to get a lot done this year and as soon as I have Photos of my newest pieces I’ll be posting them for you to check out.

Thanks for reading
~Caralyn

Fairied Treasure

2011-02-15T11:17:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends! I just wanted to let you know one of my Myxies was featured in an Etsy Treasury, check it out!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d583de0ca5a6d91cba8b38c/have-a-fairy-good-day?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Treasury&utm_campaign=Share

Thanks for reading, I have just finished a few brand new Myxies and will be posting them soon so keep checking my blog for updates.
Thanks
~Caralyn

Umbrella..Ella..Ella..Ella

2011-02-09T11:49:00.000-08:00

Finally finished the newest piece I’ve been working diligently on, Steampunk Myxie number two. She turned out pretty well, even though not entirely the way I had envisioned but good never the less. The steampunk Myxie, that I have yet to think of a suitable name for, took me a little while to complete due to all her details and accessories. I experienced a lot of firsts with this piece as far as my sculpting comfort zone goes. She is now equipped with tiny sculpted polymer clay keys, gears, a clock and…Drum Roll Please…an umbrella. The umbrella was a bit of a challenge but I was quite impressed with myself after I pulled it off. The hardest part was definitely the top part, it was so difficult to get the fabric to sit the right way, but I eventually got it. I can’t wait to post Photos of the finished Steampunk Myxie for you all, I sent her to my Photographer today so I’ll post them as soon as she’s done. But until then I’ve posted a few little Photos I took of her umbrella and wings. What do you think? :)

Thanks for reading. Keep checking my blog for updates on my newest pieces.
~Caralyn

Again with the Spectrum!

2011-02-02T07:18:00.000-08:00

Just Submitted a few pieces to Spectrum Art Books. http://www.spectrumfantasticart.com/books.php?id=567
I really hope they accept me this year. I sent some good pieces I think but the dealine came up so quickly I really didn’t have time to prepare. The first two years I submitted a piece specially done for the book, this year I didn’t have enough time. Though the submissions are some of my newest and best pieces in my opinion…I still wish I had had time to do something just for the Book. But even if they accept me I still plan to submit a piece every year I can so there is still time to do “special” works.
This year is going to be the year of stocking my inventory, I let it get too empty last year so I’m building it up and I have SO many great ideas. I have already started on my newest Myxies and, not to toot my own horn, but I am out doing myself. My sculptures have more details in their clothes and bodies. I am trying to go outside my safe zone and create things for them I didn’t even think of before. I really hope you all like them because I have been working extra hard to make them just right. Hopefully I will have Photos for you soon, I can’t wait until they are all finished.
Keep Checking my Blog for updates on my work. Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

They included me!

2011-01-19T08:29:00.000-08:00

Good morning People!
I just wanted to let you all know that I was included in a Treasury on Etsy. Please Check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d36042639398eefc2800b4c/my-favorites

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Well Where have you been?

2011-01-14T11:52:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, I know it’s been a while since my last post but now it’s a brand new year. The Holidays are over and this year I’m not planning a wedding so you all can be expecting a whole lot more from Mystic Reflections. Ohhhh I’m so excited to get started on all the projects I have planed for this year Whoot! So far I’ve just finished a few Myxies but I’ve got them posted on my Etsy store and ready for you lovely people. So Please check it out. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticReflections
I plan to start posting my work again this month…we’ll see how that goes, this is the1st but there will be more so keep checking my blog for up dates. Good to be back :)

Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Time to Brag :)

2010-09-16T10:17:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Dragon Con is over and things are starting to get back to normal…well all except the whole getting married in a little over a month WHAAAAAT!
Anyway so like always D-Con was fun, each year I meet boocoo bunches of colorful people. As always there were my favorite artists like Rob Carlos and Joseph Corsentino. Also a few 1st years I got the pleasure of meeting, like Marc Robinson, a talented young artist who’s work was just incredible http://marsillustration.blogspot.com/
Now for the part of the blog where I get all braggy…my head is a little bigger since Dragon Con cause, you my friends are now looking at an Award Winning Artist YAY! Yep, I won my 1st award at Dragon Con this year…not just one but two. Oh man was I uber stoked and so surprised. So I’m sitting there at the award ceremony just waiting to hear who the lucky winners are, not at all thinking I would be one of them. BUT HOO they called my name, TWICE YES little darlings! Can you tell I’m excited :) The attendees are the ones that choose the winners so Special Thanks to all of you that voted on my work, let me just tell you that it made this little artist’s day, really did.
Here are my award winning pictures;
Voted Best Horror “They’re Coming” Scratch Art piece in upper corner.
Voted Best Fairy “Steampunk Myxie” Polymer Clay sculpture, no pictures available yet.
Well it was fun as always and best part is now that I’ve won an award, I don’t have to pass a jury to get into Dragon Con 2011, YAH Baby Whoot! Anyways Thanks for letting me Brag.
Tootles!
~Caralyn

DRAGON CON IS HERE!

2010-08-30T09:31:00.000-07:00

Hey Art Fans!
So Dragon Con is THIS WEEKEND! I am busy sorting through my inventory and coding prints getting it all ready for you lovely shoppers :) I’m so excited about the art show this year. I have a lot of brand new pieces that will be hanging in the gallery, along with a few new Myxies and Scratch Art. I really think this year is going to be great. I would LOVE it if you all could come and see me and just check out my booth. I’ll be the one looking crazy cause I’m talking to Myxies :D
Hope to see you all there! http://www.dragoncon.org/art_show.php

Have a Blast at D-Con!
~Caralyn

With a Little Steampunk Thrown in

2010-08-24T10:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Art Fans!
I got a few more Scratch Art for you to check out today. These are a few I finished last month but just now had time to post them. I know…LAZY! But I’ve been really busy preparing for Dragon Con…and By the Way…It’s ONLY like a week away! It came up So fast. Oh well enough of the excuses and complaints, on to the Scratch Art :)
Okay this first one was a lot of fun. Inspired by a Compass, obviously, with a little steampunk thrown in. “Compass Rose”
I currently have no title for the Angel one… calling it “Angle” just seemed Blahhhh.
The playing card one “Lady Luck”, was interesting to try and think up different images for the playing cards. I had to keep them simple so they would look right with the Scratch art but also didn’t want them to be too plan.

Hopefully I will be able to post more of the art that will be on display at Dragon Con but since I only have about a week left…..we’ll see.
~Caralyn

Oooo Art Stuff!

2010-08-11T06:53:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody!
I have been working diligently on a few paintings for Dragon Con. These will be on display and for sale in the Art Gallery. I’m really excited about this year because I have a few pieces I’m really pleased with how they turned out. These are just a few of them but I figured I’d give my readers a sneak peek. Let me know what you think.

P.S. I have also finished a few Brand new Myxies. If I have time before D-Con I will try and send you a few photos. Keep checking my blogs for updates.

~Caralyn

Whooooo R U?

2010-07-30T12:11:00.000-07:00

I’m steadily working on my last installment of my WonderLand Sieries. I’ve done The Queen of Hearts, The Mad Hatter and White Rabbit and now this last one is going to be The Cheshire Cat and the Caterpillar. Just like the other two paintings I’m doing this one on White Artist Board using Watercolors. Last night I finished the Chesshire Cat…all but her hair. See I painted her in colors of purple, pink and black, so I’m having a hard time deciding what color to make her hair. Black but that is so dark and I’m afraid it will draw the eye away from the center of the piece. Brown or Blonde I really don’t think would fit the personality of the Cat. So that leaves bright colors like Red but that would clash with the pink. I’m in quite a pickle so I’m probably gonna leave her hair until last and move on to the Caterpillar.
I printed a few pictures of caterpillars to get some color and marking ideas for Ms. “Who R U”. She will most likely be Green, Black and Yellow….ya know traditional Caterpillar colors :) The painting is coming along…slowly so far but I’m planning to finish it by next week and Hopefully post some pictures for you Lovely People then. Well that is all for now. Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

Gettin My Scratch On

2010-07-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

I finally finished the Scratch Art pieces I was working on for Dragon Con. There are like 6 or 7…it’s hard to keep track after a few weeks of scratching. Anyway I’m posting just a few of the smaller ones because they were the only ones I could scan. One of which I’m quite happy with. I just call it Lilly, it’s an oriental inspired piece. I got the idea from an Asian Lily I had, the lily has long died since I really don’t have much of a green thumb but the inspiration didn’t. :)
Now that I am all done with the scratch art it’s time to move on to painting the very last piece of my Wonderland series…I know I said I would be doing that about a week ago but I needed to do something else for a while…a month of painting is all I can take, had to switch things up for a bit. Anyway here’s a few of the Scratch at that will be featured in the Art Gallery at Dragon Con, let me know what you think.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=0&imageID=35940377
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=35940380
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=35940384

As soon as I’m done with the last painting I’m going to start on Brand new Myxies…I’m so excited about these, I have some great, fun ideas for them. Won’t be able to post them but they will be for sale at the Art Gallery also. Oh Boy!
Later!
~Caralyn

Featured

2010-07-06T06:01:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to share that I was featured in an Etsy Treasury! Check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c303c2bcebb6d9155cdff1b/jitterbug-perfume

Thanks!

How about some Cheese with that Whine

2010-06-29T07:26:00.000-07:00

Good day my little Darlings!
I know I’ve been slacking on my blogging a bit recently. But I promise I’m not avoiding you. I would never do that…I love you guys :D I’m just a little overworked lately. Trying to plan a wedding leaves very little time for anything else, so my lovely readers get the shaft. Well I’d like to say that I’ll post more but it’s 4 months away from my big day…so we all know I’m just going to get busier. But I will promise to pick up my art and blogging as soon as things settle down.
Anyway now that I’m done making up excuses how about talking about ART…that’s what you all come here for anyway! :)
So I’ve been trying to crank out art like a MAD WOMEN for Dragon Con coming up in September. So far I’ve finished most of what I set out to do. My Gallery is going to be fuller then it has been in past years. I’m actually having to decide which pieces to leave out…not complaining…I just didn’t realize I was being so productive until after I was submitting my work. I’m really excited about it cause my painting technique has improved so much since last year. I think I finally found a way I’m comfortable with so I’m so pleased with the pieces I’ll have on display this year. I need to take a few Photos of my newest pieces and I’ll post a couple as soon as I do.
I’m on the last Piece of my “Wonderland” Series. Working on the Cheshire Cat and Caterpillar this week and once that’s complete it’s on to NEW MYXIES! YAY everyone’s Favorite! And OH BOY do I have some really cool ideas in store for them. Yes yes, I will post photos ;)
Anyhoos, I don’t have time to be lollygagging, back to work. I will post as often as I can, so keep checking my blogs so updates.
Love Ya!
~Caralyn

We're Painting the Roses RED!

2010-06-10T11:27:00.000-07:00

I’ve been working on a 3 piece Wonderland series recently. So far I have completed 2 of the paintings and I’ll be starting on the final piece next week. The one I’ve just finished is of the Queen of Hearts. I did her on 15x20 white artist board with water colors. She is in a red and purple dress with hearts and cards on it. In the back ground of the painting I did white roses that have been painted red. This was EXTREMELY difficult to accomplish. I had the hardest time getting the roses to look like they were painted and not that I just didn’t color them in correctly. I tried dripping the paint onto the roses, but that didn’t look right and wouldn’t dry either. Next I tried smearing paint a crossed it and needless to say that made a mess. So then I just painted each rose leaving spaces and dripping the paint off the roses. At first I was not happy with it but after adding shadows and highlights it actually turned out pretty good.
So now here she is. Let me know what you think.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=35415411

Also I’ve been working diligently on some brand new Scratch Art for Dragon Con, I’ll try and post photos soon so keep checking my blog for up dates.

Have a Great Day!
~Caralyn

Going a Little Bonkers

2010-06-01T10:51:00.000-07:00

Man I’m kind of having a hard time keeping up. My Myxie inventory is looking pretty empty right now. I took a break from sculpting to work on some paintings I had planned for Dragon Con so my Myxies have been put on hold. I am fairly new to painting so I’m still incredibly slow finishing pieces. Right now I’m working on a Wonderland series. It is a three piece series of the Mad Hater and White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Caterpillar and The Queen of Hearts. I ,of course, am putting a Caralyn Edwards twist on the Characters though…they are all going to be girls…of course the Red Queen is a girl but she is going to be pretty. For those of you who saw my painting “Late for Tea” the others in the series are going to match it. So I have been a busy little bee with that and I also have a few other pieces that I am diligently working on. A few Si-fi paintings and as always, everyone’s’ favorite, Scratch Art! I still have a long way to go to be completely ready for Dragon Con and with trying to plan a wedding on top of it…. I’m going a little bonkers. You know on Looney-Tones when Bugs Bunny would go crazy and start hooting and hollering while hitting himself in the head with a mallet? Yeah that is pretty much what I feel like right now. But no time to complain I have heaps of stuff to get done. Hopefully I’ll be able to post a few of the new pieces for you to see as I go.
Anyway gotta get back to work, I’ll keep you updated on the MADNESS as it gets closer to Dragon Con!

Later!
~Caralyn

Using Big Kid Markers Now!

2010-05-12T08:21:00.000-07:00

I have really been enjoying using markers to color my work recently. No Not Crayola. Prismacolor of course...I’m using big kid markers now :) I had a hard time at first because once you color a spot you can’t UNcolor it like you can when using PhotoShop. I had to get used to planning out where I wanted it to stay white or where I was going to Highlight. In a way it is very similar to Scratch Art…only that is planning out where I want it to stay black.
Mostly I’ve stuck to the Artist Trading Cards but I’m considering branching out and coloring larger pieces with the Markers. I have become pretty confident with them, much more then I am with paint and with Markers I can get the colors to be more vibrant I think. I’m working on about 10 more trading cards and then I will get started coloring a 11x15 piece that I’ve been working on. It is one of my few Si-Fi pieces and I actually took it from a ATC that I did for Dragon Con last year. I’m excited to see how it turns out when coloring it all in Markers. It will be quite a task so wish me Luck! I’ll try and post progress photos as I go.

P.S. I’ve finished a few Brand New Myxies and should be posting them on my store soon, keep checking my blog for updates!

Thanks for reading.
~Caralyn

Full Moon's Arisin

2010-04-27T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!
Just wanted to let you all know my Full Moon Digital Picture was featured in an Etsy Treasury! Check it out and don't forget to leave a comment :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=128389

Thanks for looking!
~Caralyn

Prints on Etsy

2010-04-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!
Just wanted to let you all know that I have brand new prints for sale in my Etsy Store. Each Print is 8x10 cardstock with a White 11x14 Matt, Check them out!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MysticReflections?section_id=6561503

Working on Brand new Myxies and posting some more prints on Etsy so keep checking my blogs for up dates!
Thanks,
~Caralyn

Gather Around Kiddies and I’ll tell you a tale

2010-04-16T08:53:00.000-07:00

So some of you may know that I have started working with Artist Trading Cards (ATCs). Little blank playing cards that you draw on, Paint or whatever you want really. I like to draw little pictures on mine and then color them with Markers. I’m really enjoying them and people seem to be responding well to them. I made about 10 for Dragon Con and went home with 0. Well I just recently got back to drawing a few more. I finished about 7 cards, then inked them before coloring them with Markers. Love that Coloring as you all probably know :P Anyhoo, I usually ink my work with felt-tip pens, I just like them cause they don’t bleed but usually bleeding isn’t a problem because after I ink my work I scan it to color it. So if I don’t have a felt-tip I just reach for whatever is there. So I just used some random ball-point to ink the ATCs I was working on. However I do all original ATCs so I color them before scanning. Much to my chagrin, this would be a bad decision. Now it was time to color and My Prismacolor markers, which NEVER bleed, started running wildly with the black ink, making a lovely mess out of the cards UGH! At first I thought it was the type of paper I was using but luckily before I had ruined to many I figured out what was the cause and stopped coloring. I wasn’t able to save the two I’d screwed up and the others will now have to be scanned and colored in PhotoShop. So the lesson for today kids is Ball-point pins don’t play nice with Markers…Remember that, it may save your lif….errr art :)

Go and learn from my mistakes. Later!
~Caralyn

Color Me Excited!

2010-04-06T10:33:00.000-07:00

HELLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOO!
So for those of you who know me, know I am a 5 year old stuck in a 26 year’s body, so naturally I would take great pleasure in the same activities as any elementary schooler. One such Activity is COLORING!!! Oh you betcha, no matter how old I get I never seem to tire of the enjoyment I get with a crayon or marker in my hand, FUN! I used to even bring coloring books to doodle in while I’m at the 9-5…but I finished them all off and don’t have anymore at the moment. So I guess I’ll just start acting like an adult and get to work…WRONG! I’m gonna draw my own stuff to color. Yep this is how I came up with my newest pictures. There I was thinking of something to draw that I could then color all over and have a grand ol time and The Color Kids popped into my head. What has more coloring opportunities then the COLOR KIDS from Rainbow Brite, the best 80s cartoon EVER..if you were a girl :P
Now For those of you who watched the show, these don’t look quite like the Color Kids you knew. I put my own little spin on them. So check them out, I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed coloring them. :)

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=34739324
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=34739359
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=34739374
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=34739387
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=34739417

I have a few more pieces I’ve been busily working on so keep checking my blog for updates.
Thanks
~Caralyn

Alice in Smexyland

2010-03-17T11:12:00.000-07:00

Top of the Morning to Ya Friends!
So I have been diligently working on an Alice in Wonderland themed painting. It’s of the Mad Hater and the White Rabbit…only as Smexy Ladies! Yep, if you haven’t noticed from my other art, I have a tendency of to create mostly Hawt females…Not sure where that comes from, perhaps it’s because when I was a child I wanted to grow up to be a Barbie Doll. Or it could just be that the female form is easier to draw and their clothes are WAY more fun to draw :) Whatever the reason I am quite happy with this painting. It is done on white Board with Water colors, I call it “Late for Tea” …get it, since the Rabbit was always late and the Mad Hater…Well you get it. Anyway let me know what you think.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=35415445

P.S. I will be at an Anime Convention Momo Con this weekend and have Prints, Sculptures and many more things for sell so make sure to stop by and see me!

Happy Patty’s Day!
~Caralyn

Newbies!

2010-03-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hello Art Fans!
Two New Myxies! Welcome the two newest members of the Myxie collection. That is almost it for my sculptures. I have about one more and then I’m done until after Momo Con, the Anime/Sifi Con coming up next weekend. March 20th-21st ,be sure to stop by my booth and say Hello! Check the newbies out and let me know what you think.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=42450795 Thistle

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42452155 Midori

Thanks!
~Caralyn

New Stuffs!

2010-03-04T08:46:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends!
I’ve been busy getting ready for a few Shows coming up soon so I have some brand New Myxies and paintings and all kinds of stuff I’m working on. Anyway here are just a few of my newest sculptures, I have a few more that I’ll be posting soon so keep checking my blog!
Thanks for looking.
http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.127366616.jpg Goldenrod
http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.127360496.jpg Robin
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.127350003.jpg Moss

~Caralyn

My Addiction to BARBIES!

2010-02-16T10:39:00.000-08:00

BARBIES! I am totally addicted to those little Plastic Dolls, ever since I was a little girl making them dresses out of socks, nothing has changed…I still can’t help but walk down the Barbie isle when I go into a Toy Store. And have even made a few custom Barbies of my own.
So I was overly delighted to found this great site “One and Only Dolls”
This talented Artist makes custom Barbies that are just amazing. The details she puts into their clothes and hair makes them stand out, but she doesn’t stop there, she also hand paints each face…I know it’s awesome.
Anyway I’ll stop being a crazy uber fan, here’s the site. Check it out!
http://www.oneandonlydolls.com/galleries.htm

P.S. I’ve finished a few more Myxies this month and will try and post them soon. Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

Making a Book Part 2

2010-02-05T11:41:00.000-08:00

So last Blog I started telling you of the little journey I took to make a book for my fiancé, let’s finish that tale shall we :)
So after staining and stapling the pages of his stories together it was now time to make a cover for the book. I knew I wanted to use leather for the cover and I thought having large stitches a crossed it would add to the creep factor. So I picked up a few scrap pieces of leather and some twine and began sewing them together. Sounds easy… NO! this leather was obviously made out of the toughest cow on the planet! No needle I had would go through it and neither would scissors. The only way I was able to get the needle through was to first cut a slit with an exacto knife. UGH so after 2 hrs the book cover was all sewn together.
I then took a piece of cardboard and brushed the one side with rubber cement. Carefully I lined up the leather and smoothed it on to the cardboard. Hot glue helped to secure the edges. I then placed a thin paper with bamboo print (Cause it matched the leather so nice)on the inside of the folded cardboard to give the book a lining and to cover the unsightly glue marks.
I wanted his book to have something on the cover that would stand off a bit. Going for a mixture of the Necronomicon and the Book form Hocus-pocus, I decided an eye would be appropriate and a few claws cutting through the leather. I made these both out of polymer clay and painted them. Cutting the leather I slid the eye and claws into place.
YAY the book was complete! And yes he Loved it.
I learn a whole bunch of tips and things to do differently if I ever do something like this again but for my first book I think it turned out rather well.
Here are a few pictures of it completed, Enjoy!

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=34001531
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=34001548
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=34001552

Thanks for reading!
Caralyn

Making a Book

2010-02-02T11:18:00.000-08:00

My fiancé is big into horror. He loves watching it, reading it, writing about it. He even tries to encourage me to try out a few horroresque type drawings…Too Bad Hunny, I don’t do scary…so I thought. Since he is a very talented writer, he has been considering having a few of his short stories published. Unfortunately circumstance has made us have to postpone it for a little while, to cheer him up I decided he didn’t have to wait to have his stories in a book. I started designing a way to make him a book that would compliment his stories. Something that would match his dark writing style.
When referring to creepy books, one comes to mind, the Necronomicon, ya know the Book from Evil Dead. No I wasn’t going to make him a book that summoned evil spirits but I was looking for the cover to be creepy like that.
The task began by printing about 12 of his stories off. I changed the font to “Parchment” an old Archaic looking font. After adding small sketches to a few of the pages I then printed them off front and back. I then started the tedious task of staining the pages. I wanted to give them an old, weathered look like ancient books have. Each page, there was about 60 of them, was carefully brushed with a wet tea bag. Interesting tip I learned while staining, regular tea gives you a yellow stain but flavored tea gives you a grayish stain. Yes I probably could’ve just gone to a printing store and printed it on yellow paper but I also wanted that weathered look you get from the wet pages after they dry. Stapled all the stories together along with a cover page and index, now it was ready for the cover.

Don’t want this Blog to be too long so I’ll tell you all about what I did next in my next blog. Stay Tuned :)
~Caralyn

Myxie Treasury!

2010-01-22T11:25:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends!
Just wanted to share the Treasury my Myxie was featured in.
Check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=107185

Have a great day!

I'd be Happy as a Cricket!

2010-01-20T11:52:00.000-08:00

So some of you may remember I tried to get published in the Spectrum 16 Art Book last year, Alas I was not accepted…But since you can’t keep a Good Dog Down, I am trying again this year! I submitted my work last week to be put into Spectrum 17. Since the juries change every year you never know if they will like your work or not. But to up my chances I submitted a few more then last year. I tried to send my best of each median I work with.
I sent a Photo of my sculpting, a drawing I did in PhotoShop, a painting, and some Scratch art.
I wanted the Jury to be able to get a range of all I can do. It would be awesome if they accept them all but I’ll just be happy as a Cricket if only one gets in. Spectrum is my favorite art Book, it has all kinds of different fantasy artists published in it, and I would love to be apart of them. Just thought I’d let you all know what I was up to so I can get a few supporters to keep their fingers crossed Heehee. Wish me luck!
Well thanks for reading, I’m starting on some new Myxies tonight so Please keep checking my blogs for updates.

Later!
~Caralyn

It's A Boy!

2010-01-07T11:13:00.000-08:00

Okay this my attempt at a guy to go with my Sky Birds. I kind of gave him a Final Fantasy feel with the crazy weapon. I don’t normally draw weapons so it took me a while to figure out how I wanted it to look but I think it came out well.

I sketched the picture on Backing board and colored it with water color paint.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33605565
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33605572
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33605575
The working Title is Sky Warrior.

Thanks for looking, Keep checking my blog for updates on my art.
~Caralyn

Back to Work Until New Years!

2009-12-28T06:51:00.001-08:00

Good Morning Everyone,
Hope you all had a Merry Christmas.
Now that I’m back at work for a few days until New Years, I decided to post the next group of “SkyBirds” I finished before the Holidays. I think this one is my Favorite just because she came out looking so relaxed.
First link is the sketch I did on Backing Board, Pencil and then went over the lines in ink.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33392102

Next I painted it with Water Colors
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33392103

Finished, sorry the picture is a little blurry but I will scan it later.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33392104
Let me know what you think.
Thanks for looking.
~Caralyn

Sky Bird Fly Away Home

2009-12-21T10:59:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!
I told you I have started new art on some Comic Backing Boards…I did too!
Anyway here is the first one I finished. I started out with a pencil sketch on the white board. After that I inked it, usually I like to use pen but with this particular one all I had at arms reach was sharpie so the lines are a bit thinker then the others.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33244973

When I was ready to paint I started with the background using water color paint. I did a mixture of pink and orange and then just added white clouds over that. Then purple and I just added the squiggly lines cause I liked them. :)
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33244975

Next I started painting her…I tried to stay in the lines but with painting that gets hard so then I just painted over them
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33244976
but never fear a small bit of water on a thin brush helps clean those lines right up when you are done making a mess :)

Whelp let me know what you think of her. SkyBird is the title for now.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33244978

Thanks for looking, keep checking my blog for more art updates!
~Caralyn

Love me Some Wolverine

2009-12-17T13:16:00.000-08:00

My fiancé is a Comic Book junkie…yep, I’ve never been much for reading the stories even though, like most people I’m a fan of the Characters and I never past up a Super hero Movie :) I mean who doesn’t Love Hugh Jackman as Wolverine…Everybody loves him! But I digress..I do however love flipping through his books and checking out the art. Comic Book art is the best, dark, think lines, extreme colors. It’s my kind of illustrations. Recently I have found another wonderful use for his comic books…BACKING BOARDS! The little stiff cardboard that goes in the back of the bag. They are perfect for fun, quick pictures. A nice white thin canvas that water colors, markers, acrylics, you name it, glides on like a breeze. So to his dismay I’ve been snatching a few boards and letting my creative juices flow. I don’t even use a table, I just flop down on the couch infront of the TV and sketch my little heart out. It’s been nice. Lucky for my fiancé you can buy backing boards for cheap…he is gonna have to stock up now :P.
Okay so I told you all this because I have a few pictures that I have done on my new Comic Book size canvases. They are just some little things I doodled while watching Christmas movies. I’ve started painting them and I’m excited about how they are turning out.
I’ve run on too long on this blog but I just wanted to give you a heads up. I’m going to be posting them in the next couple of days. So Please keep checking my blog for updates.

Thanks for reading, now get back to thinking about Hugh Jackman….sigh :)
~Caralyn

I do Believe in Fairies

2009-12-14T11:08:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends,
Just wanted to ask you all to check out a treasury I’m featured in on Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=100171

Have a great day!
~Caralyn

Scratch and Sniff

2009-12-09T11:20:00.000-08:00

Well I’ve just finished some scratch art that I’m excited about. It turned out really well and it’s something a little different. I did a big clock and a woman on a staircase…I think it came out a bit surreal…could just be me.
So the idea came to me while flipping through one of my Spectrum Art books I love so much. I found a picture that had a clock in the background and I was thinking how cool that would look in Scratch Board. But the clock couldn’t be all by it’s self so I tried to add a women that appeared to be waiting, since she had a big Ol’ Clock right behind her…and putting her on the stairs seemed to complete the whole “waiting” effect.
Scratch Art is easier once you get the hang of it. I usually start out by drawing a small rough draft on paper of how I want it to look,
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33073102
then lightly draw it in pencil on the board before scratching. I find this helps me to not mess up…since there is no erase on Scratch Board.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33073103
Then I get-a scratchin!
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33073106
Finished! Working Title is Waiting til Midnight, What do you think?
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=33073109

Thanks for looking, keep checking my blog for updates on my newest art work.
~Caralyn

Beary Cool

2009-12-04T06:26:00.000-08:00

Hey Friends!
I just thought I'd share that I was featured in a treasury by Krishenka on Etsy. Check it out
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=77985

Beary Cool isn't it :)

Thanks!
~Caralyn

Hear Those Sleigh Bells Ring-a-Ling?

2009-11-30T13:26:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Friends,
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and if you are anything like me you want to get an early start so you can make sure to get everyone taken care of before the crazy last minute rush…Of course that is never how it happens for me…just like last year I’ll be pushing and shoving old ladies in the electronics isle to get the last i-phone 3 seconds before Christmas eve. But it just wouldn’t be the Holidays without a little violence :P
But for those of you who would like to avoid people like me around this time of year and order your gifts off line (the safe way to shop) I have all kinds of cute gifts in my cafépress store. T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, Baby Clothes, just about everything. Also adorable Christmas Cards for those of you who still have friends and Families that read real paper letters in the mail…Yeah not e-cards sent on the computer but REAL paper…I know it’s weird.

Please Check out my shop for your Holiday ideas
http://www.cafepress.com/mysticreflect

Thanks for looking and Happy Shopping.
~Caralyn

Prints on Etsy

2009-11-23T09:20:00.000-08:00

Good Day Friends!
I’m excited to say that I have started adding prints to my Etsy Store! Until this weekend I have only had my sculptures for sale online but I have begun adding my Drawings as well.
I sketch my drawings using pencil/pen/ink and then scan my drawing into Photoshop to continue the detail work and coloring. I only have a few up so far but I am adding more everyday so Please Check out the below link for the Prints :)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18529279

Drawing is a hobby I really enjoy and have done since I was very young. I hope you enjoy my artwork as much as I enjoy making it. Please feel free to check out my other creations on my website:
www.mysticreflections.com

Thanks for looking!
~Caralyn

Hassle Free Art

2009-11-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends!
I have been working on a painting for the past few days and WHOOT I finished it! I extremely enjoyed painting this one because it was what I like to call a “hassle free” painting. I just grabbed a brush and a canvas and started adding color. I am someone who begins a picture by first deciding what I want to do, then drawing a rough draft, then expanding on the rough draft, then revising it and Then FINALLY inking it before painting or adding color. With this painting I skipped all my normal steps and just got right to it. I had no idea where I was going with it or what the outcome would be and I tell ya …it was invigorating. Yes I find spontaneous painting to be very exciting…I’m a simple kinda girl. But it turned out really good… surprisingly.
Anyhoo I’ve posted the it along with a few pictures of the process I took to get it there. With this one instead of painting the characters first as I usually do, I started with the background then added on top of that. I had to wait for each layer to dry before adding the next…I used oil so it took a while to dry so next time I think I’ll try watercolor.
So here it is, Let me know what you think.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1828666&imageID=32773618

Thanks for looking, I’ve started on a few other projects so keep checking my blog for updates.
~Caralyn

Ball Jointed Art Dolls

2009-11-10T11:21:00.000-08:00

Greetings Art Fans!

I’d like to introduced you to an art fad that has been growing rapidly the pass years. Ball Jointed Art Dolls! These dolls are articulated with ball and socket joints and cast in polyurethane resin (a hard, dense plastic) and the parts are strung together with a think elastic…so they are kinda like G-I-Joes. These Dolls are made easy to customize, by painting their face, changing the eyes and hair and clothes. And these aren’t just for kids…in fact the majority of people that adore these dolls are adults…and who could blame them, you never grow out of wanting to play with dolls :)
A friend just recently sent me to a blog filled with exciting customized Dolls. Each one is unique and the detail is incredible. I really enjoyed scrolling through this Blog “OtherSide”, I don’t have the resources right now for such delicate dolls but the creative face makeup inspires me, so you may be seeing some interesting sculptures by me soon!

Check out the “OtherSide” Blogspot
http://otherside-zun.blogspot.com/search/label/Make%20up

Happy Arting!
~Caralyn

Odd in a Good Way

2009-11-03T11:06:00.000-08:00

Hello All!
I just wanted to share with you all that my Myxies were featured in a delightful little blog where they love to “Spread the Odd Love” Please check it out and don’t forget to leave a comment.

http://celebrateoddetsy.blogspot.com/2009/11/mxyies-by-mystic-reflections.html

Thanks for looking :)

Have a great day,
~Caralyn

Look Ma, NO HANDS!

2009-10-30T10:52:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!

Yes I know, I haven’t been posting anything for you recently but I’ve been busy…or as most people call it lazy. But so you don’t think I have abandoned you I have been working on a brand new picture that I finished last night and made sure to have it ready to post today. Ya know it’s just cause I love you so much :)
Anyhoo about the picture. So I usually sketch a picture on paper, ink it and then scan it into the computer to add the color. With this one I actually started it in MS Paint Brush…then transferred it to PhotoShop, yep pencil never touched paper with this bad boy…Don’t know why, probably because I was drawing it at work and it is easier to look busy when working on the computer :D Not sure why I found that little tidbit so fascinating, but I’ve shared it with you all and I hope you enjoyed it.
Whelp on to the main event, I call it Wounded Angel for now, I’m still thinking about that title.
Let me know what you think.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=32398681

Thanks for looking, I have started arting it up again so I’ll be posting more, Keep checking my blog for updates.
~Caralyn

I Feel so Special!

2009-10-16T12:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!
I just wanted to let you all know about two lovely people that posted my work today.

Deb makes wonderful crochet gifts that are sold on Etsy.com. She was nice enough to feature me in a treasury she made on the site. A “BEARY” Cute treasury :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=72008 bear treasury Debs Crochet

You all know Fran Caldwell, she is the talented painter that blogged about my Myxies a few months back, well she’s done it again. Please take a look at the great blog she wrote about my sculptures and Please check out her site too.

http://www.francaldwell.blogspot.com Fran Caldwell

Thank you for looking and have a great weekend Everyone!
~Caralyn

It's About Time!

2009-10-13T06:37:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends, I know, it’s been a while since I blogged for you…I’ve been kinda busy so I’ve put it off. But thanks for being so patient with my procrastination. :)
Here is a Few of my Favorite and newest Myxies to join my little family. I made most of these specifically for the Dragon Con Art Gallery. I normally post about any new ones that I sculpt but things where so crazy before and after Dragon Con that I let it slip my mind, so I figured better late then never. I hope the links work for everyone and Please feel free to let me know what you think of the little ones. Enjoy!

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.68634834.jpg Tulip- I was going for a Tinkerbell style.
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.90150763.jpg Dulcimer
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89814015.jpg Malicia- my 3rd and best Harpy in my opinion.
http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89808314.jpg Coral- really happy with how this mermaids tail came out.
http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89770624.jpg Flit
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89800547.jpg Kelp
http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89795917.jpg Icicle
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89781439.jpg Piper
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89774851.jpg Weaver- Tryied to make her look like a spider, I think I accomplished it.
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.89778427.jpg Spirit- my 1st and only Centaur..for now, hoping to make lots more.

You can find these and all my Myxies on Etsy.
Thanks for looking

~Caralyn