I create miniature nature-inspired fantasy monsters with polymer clay, acrylic paint and various found materials (wood, stone, etc). All of my work is available on Etsy.

I create miniature nature-inspired fantasy monsters with polymer clay, acrylic paint and various found materials (wood, stone, etc). All of my work is available on Etsy.

Michelle Petersen and Airinga

These are the latest nature-inspired monster figurines I've been working on. They're each hand sculpted with polymer clay (and various other material) and painted with acrylics (previously here). They're all available on my Etsy shop.

These are the latest nature-inspired monster figurines I've been working on. They're each hand sculpted with polymer clay (and various other material) and painted with acrylics (previously here). They're all available on...

Michelle Petersen

I've always had a soft spot for the idea of "gentle monsters". These little creature sculptures are meant to take things in nature that have always been considered "scary" and unwanted and present them as innocent and natural. Each sculpture is made...

I've always had a soft spot for the idea of "gentle monsters". These little creature sculptures are meant to take things in nature that have always been considered "scary" and unwanted...

Michelle Petersen