Step by Step Framed Harpy Sculpture

I really enjoy working on my Framed Sculptures. I just love the thought of a picture that is 3D hanging on the wall. I wanted to keep this piece very simple, keeping the Harpy the main focal point of the piece by not adding alot of frills to her.

I started with the head, definitely my favorite part to sculpt.

After I get the head and face the way I want, I move on to the body. I usually sculpt the body in sections or layers, baking the piece between each layer. The arms and hands are normally the last part to be added.

Now to make her wings.I went with a gold and brown color.

Secure her in the frame and add her wings and horns. 

Now she ready to have details painted on. 

And she is all done and ready to be featured in my Gallery in the Dragon Con Art Show in September.

Keep checking my blog for updates on what pieces I will be bringing to the show.
Thanks for reading!
~Caralyn

Dusk Bunnies, Get it? It's like Dust Bunnies only you won't find them under your couch :D

These sweet little darlings are called Dusk Bunnies. Just as the Sun is setting and the stars are waking up, the Dusk Bunnies scamper out to play and nibble on the last few fading rays of light. Once the Sun has gone below the horizon, the little Dusk bunnies scurry back to their nests to wait until the next night approaches.

This little tale came to me while I was supposed to be sleeping But who can sleep when such adorableness needs a back story, Right? :D

I LOVED creating these cutie pies so these are just the 1st of more :)
I will be posting these cuties to my Etsy Store soon.

Thanks so much for reading!
~Caralyn

When Pigs Fly...

Got another winged Myxie Pal for you all, a little Flying Piggy. 

This little piggy Totally made me want to go watch "Pigs in Spaaaaace" LOL he just completely reminded me of one of Jim Henson's Muppets :P

Looks like This little Piggy Flew to the market to get his roast beef, cause who would stay home when you can go WEEEEEEEEEEEE LOL  :)

Keep an eye on my Etsy store for when this little guy is available and for my other pieces. 

MysticReflections Etsy Store

Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn 

Punk Angel

Here’s just a fun doodle I did. The concept is loosely based on a costume my sister wore to Dragon Con a few years ago (her top wasn’t quite so tiny :P).

No idea why her outfit popped into my head last night, but I remember she looked so stinkin cute, I just had to draw it :D

For now I’m calling it “Punk Angel” but that title may change.

Working hard on some new Myxie Sculptures for Dragon Con coming up in September, I’ll post photos as I go along, so keep checking my blog and FB.

Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

Fly my Steamponkey

Okay this guy took me about three days because I kept having to start over, I just couldn’t get his face to look right. I had to print out a photo of a real monkey and Finally I got him the way I wanted and he turned out really cute, despite the initial issues. Flying Steampunk Monkey, complete with mechanical leg and arm to help him maneuver the cyber jungle :)

He is available on my Etsy Store. Also check out my store for other Polymer Clay creations.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126778163/flying-monkey-steampunk-myxie-pal

Thanks for reading.

~Caralyn

This ought to Cool things off...

It has gotten a bit chili here in the South. The weather is just tricking us though, I’m sure it will get back to the blazing heat of summer in no time. But the cool days got me in the mood to make a Cool Myxie. Clear Beads give an icy touch to her wings and the frost covering her body is a nice mixture of glitter (YAY, love me some glitter) and liquid Sculpey. I’ve been calling her Winter Slumber, I think it has a nice ring to it.

I have some really fun Myxies planned this month and I will keep posting photos as I finish them so keep checking my blog.

Thanks for reading!

~Caralyn

Time Flies

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

Wedding Cake Topper

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

Umbrella..Ella..Ella..Ella

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

Not What You Expected, Isn’t Always a Bad Thing

Well I had a pretty specific plan I was going to follow to get prepared for Dragon Con, but unfortunately time is running out so I have to make a new plan. I originally had about 15 pictures I was going to have completed for the con but alas I color too slow, so I have only finished about half that. I have a painting or two I still need to complete and then I have to get started on the Myxies. But I have finished two new pictures in PhotoShop that I am posting today and then I have one more that should be done this week that I will post. So don’t worry…you will have 3 more pictures to enjoy for now. :)

The first one is really just a doodled I did at a show that I never really intended to color but I liked her and it gave me a chance to try out a few of the tools PhotoShop has. Unfortunately it doesn’t have a title yet.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=29255600

This picture was drawn over a span of about a year or so. She started out as just a head and some hair…later I added the body and then much later I added her wings and the plant she rests on. I call it Lonely Fairy…probably cause she was missing her wings for so long :P
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=201883352&albumID=1475118&imageID=29255574

I have one more picture I will post next week probably, but I will keep you updated on all I am doing for Dragon Con so keep checking my blogs.

Thanks for Looking!
~Caralyn