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Sculptor Merges Animals And Plants In Otherworldly Sculptures
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Sculptor Merges Animals And Plants In Otherworldly Sculptures

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Ellen Jewett, a talented sculpture artist based in Canda, creates unbelievably detailed and delicate-looking handmade clay sculptures of creatures that look like they’d be right at home in our wildest dreams (or nightmares).

Ellen says the inspiration for these beautiful sculptures comes “from animal physiology and a love of the fantastic, grotesque and absurd. Each unique artwork is handmade and painted with no more tools than fingers and a paintbrush. The process begins with a handmade metal armature over which lightweight clay is sculpted. The painting is executed with acrylic, mineral, and oil pigments and the embedded eyes are glass. When complete the whole work of art is glazed to intensify color and strength.”

Another interesting touch is that she avoids using any toxic materials for her fantasy creatures; “This, unavoidably, excludes most of what is commonly commercially available, and has sent me on a journey of unique material combination and invention.

More info: ellenjewettsculpture.com | Etsy | DeviantArt (h/t: colossal)

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Ellen Jewett sells her cool sculptures on Etsy.

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KennethMason
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like the fact that they are somewhat scary--enlarges scope of art. Masterful combination of AHHH! and UGHHH! kapm

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ShannonRiggins
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing. Incorrect though about Etsy. She doesn't sell sculptures, but prints of her sculptures.

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Chaz Wallace
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She used to sell the sculptures, even had a custom order system in place. that was years ago, before people started making articles about her. Pretty sure after articles that got more attention she began having problems filling orders, by hand means lots of time needed and articles means lots more orders than she was used to.

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PeeKayGirl
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the best things ever, I absolutely love this work. Truly a talented person with amazing skills.

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GrumpyCat7
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the most incredible artistic creations I have ever seen!!! What amazing talent, patience and perception! Beyond words.

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MadHarlequin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This are amazing sculptures! All cookies of the world for this person!

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ChrissieEvans
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm gonna look at these again right before bed and hope for an express ticket to the dreamland populated with these amazing creatures.

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BeverleyChatfield
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is the most incredible work I have ever seen...it is the result of a beautiful mind manifesting through her art

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P.BruxFHell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to tattoo ALL OF THEM on me. They're so surreal, so ammmmazing.

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PiaCornelius
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

fantastic work-i would have all, of them in my house !!! where can I buy ?

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AmberRidgdill
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You actually left out some of the coolest ones though :) http://www.ellenjewettsculpture.com

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KennethMason
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like the fact that they are somewhat scary--enlarges scope of art. Masterful combination of AHHH! and UGHHH! kapm

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ShannonRiggins
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing. Incorrect though about Etsy. She doesn't sell sculptures, but prints of her sculptures.

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Chaz Wallace
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She used to sell the sculptures, even had a custom order system in place. that was years ago, before people started making articles about her. Pretty sure after articles that got more attention she began having problems filling orders, by hand means lots of time needed and articles means lots more orders than she was used to.

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PeeKayGirl
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the best things ever, I absolutely love this work. Truly a talented person with amazing skills.

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GrumpyCat7
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the most incredible artistic creations I have ever seen!!! What amazing talent, patience and perception! Beyond words.

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MadHarlequin
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This are amazing sculptures! All cookies of the world for this person!

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ChrissieEvans
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm gonna look at these again right before bed and hope for an express ticket to the dreamland populated with these amazing creatures.

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BeverleyChatfield
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this is the most incredible work I have ever seen...it is the result of a beautiful mind manifesting through her art

p_brux avatar
P.BruxFHell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to tattoo ALL OF THEM on me. They're so surreal, so ammmmazing.

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PiaCornelius
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

fantastic work-i would have all, of them in my house !!! where can I buy ?

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AmberRidgdill
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You actually left out some of the coolest ones though :) http://www.ellenjewettsculpture.com

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