Description
"I use real reef fish as my inspiration for the markings. These fish were created by hand, by me using polymer clay. The polymer gets baked in the oven at 275f to cure. After that I paint using acrylics and add a top coat. I make the beads and twirl the wires and they all get inserted and secured using glue. This fish is from a solid piece of clay that I form and add lips, fins and tail to and like the wall fish I make the beads so that they match the fish and twirl and glue the wires. These fish take a long time in the oven to cure." - Judy B. Freeman
About the Artist
Judith B. Freeman earned a BFA from Florida Atlantic University with a concentration in 3-D, Sculpture and Ceramics. Through the Ceramic League of Miami she was able to hone her throwing skills and make art her sole focus. In 2009 Judy was featured on HGTV's "That's Clever" demonstrating how she created a ceramic cat bank. Her decorative fish teapots are part of the prestigious Kamm Foundation Teapot Collection. In 2018 she switched to using polymer clay for her unique mixed media sculptures.
"My goal in my artistic life is to make people smile, chuckle, lift their moods through the whimsical and colorful nature of each piece. Lighten the world just a little bit." - Judith B. Freeman
Description
"I use real reef fish as my inspiration for the markings. These fish were created by hand, by me using polymer clay. The polymer gets baked in the oven at 275f to cure. After that I paint using acrylics and add a top coat. I make the beads and twirl the wires and they all get inserted and secured using glue. This fish is from a solid piece of clay that I form and add lips, fins and tail to and like the wall fish I make the beads so that they match the fish and twirl and glue the wires. These fish take a long time in the oven to cure." - Judy B. Freeman
About the Artist
Judith B. Freeman earned a BFA from Florida Atlantic University with a concentration in 3-D, Sculpture and Ceramics. Through the Ceramic League of Miami she was able to hone her throwing skills and make art her sole focus. In 2009 Judy was featured on HGTV's "That's Clever" demonstrating how she created a ceramic cat bank. Her decorative fish teapots are part of the prestigious Kamm Foundation Teapot Collection. In 2018 she switched to using polymer clay for her unique mixed media sculptures.
"My goal in my artistic life is to make people smile, chuckle, lift their moods through the whimsical and colorful nature of each piece. Lighten the world just a little bit." - Judith B. Freeman