I have always had a keen interest in a variety of artistic pursuits. Coming from a family with a strong fine arts background I was exposed to many different art forms and mediums as a child. As a teenager and young adult I focused mainly on figurative oil painting, soft pastel and a brief period of silversmithing. During the spring of 2006 I became interested in the one area I lacked previous experience: sculpture. After much research, I chose polymer clay as my starting medium, both for it's ease of use from a home studio and beauty when used in figurative work. By July I had finished my first three figures and sculpturing has fast become my chosen artistic focus.

Currently I am expanding my knowledge of the polymer clay medium and growing in my experience and skill as a sculptor. My work will cover a variety of figurative forms, from fantastical and mythological to current modern representations.

My goal as I learn and grow in ability is to express through my work the beauty in all aspects of the human condition.

 

Tabitha Buschkiel