Amy Listmayer, December 2018 Artist-in-Residence

Amy Listmayer is in studio for the month of December.
DECEMBER welcomes AMY LISTMAYER of TWIG & TOADSTOOL,
Artist-in-Residence @ One Sky

Amy Listmayer is inspired by the beauty of nature, science and biology. Her love of Northern Ontario nature has led to her miniature sculptures that are true to the species. Amy uses polymer clay, acrylic paints, and pastels in her work.

Amy appreciates the fleeting nature of flora and fauna; she began creating miniature mushrooms to preserve their beauty in a more permanent way. Starting with plant or terrarium decorations, she was inspired to create jewelry out of her creations: earrings, pendants and hairpins.

At first, there was some discouragement. She had a bit of trouble turning her vision into fruition, and wasn’t happy with the way her pieces were turning out. She was then gifted some tools, polymer clay and supplies, which afforded her the opportunity to hone her craft without a large investment in supplies.

PROCESS
Amy starts by researching the species, drawing it, and then gets an idea of how the subject looks in a 3-dimensional space. Sometimes, she uses white clay and paints the piece afterward, but more often uses coloured clay and a combination of pastel dust and pure pigment. She can dust it into the clay for a “watercoloury” look, or can mix water with acrylic paints if she wants a sheer look. The pieces are then baked in the oven at a low temperature, as this work does not require a kiln. More complicated pieces may require multiple bakings. Finally, the piece is glazed.

Amy is also inspired by Japanese polymer clay artists, and loves the cuteness of miniature.

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