I like switching between different media from time to time. Each media has it’s own strengths and weaknesses, and the change in perspective keeps it interesting for me.
![clay sculpture of a sheep](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/claySheep-1024x768.jpg)
It’s been awhile since I’ve worked in clay, so I thought I would try to create some painting/tile type characters in clay. My idea is to paint them once they are fired, so the finished piece will be a hybrid painting/sculpture.
![greenware red clay bird and pig](https://i1.wp.com/www.kenswinson.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20190708_163023_resize_31-e1562620379688-768x1024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)
One thing I love about clay is the textures…of my tools, my fingers, of the clay itself. It should be a really intersting surface to paint!
![clay sculpture of a pig](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/clayPig-1024x768.jpg)
It’s also fun to ‘build’ something, vs, draw/paint. I find myself using both hands when I work in clay.
![clay sculpture of a chicken hen](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/clayChicken-768x1024.jpg)
If you are in a creative rut, maybe it’s time to try something different?!? Works for me every time!
![clay sculpture of a sheep and dove](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/claySheepAndDove-scaled.jpg)
stay tuned for updates!
![collection of clay animals pigs chicken birds sheep](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/clayAnimalsPano-1024x486.jpg)