In order to take a risk with my art I decided to use a new medium. I thought clay would be interesting to explore since its more hands on than I’m used to. I made some small animal figurines that generally fit my art style but essentially translated into 3D.
I realised that making clay figurines was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be, but I still had a lot of fun messing around with the colours and design. They are a little messier than I’d like, but still cute and a solid first attempt. I didn’t have any tools because I thought I’d be able to just use my hands, so I improvised with things around my house, like sewing needles and scissors to make some more detailed shapes.
By taking a risk and trying out a new medium, I found that I’d really like to make more art with clay, and found a new interest. I also learnt a lot in a very short time, and think I will be more equipped to try some more complicated designs next time.