Paper Clay Artwork by Rogene Manas


A publication reader alerted me to the paper clay artwork of Rogene Manas and I am very glad she did. The straightforward surprise that’s paper clay hasn’t been featured usually sufficient on the weblog… I am joyful to take action immediately by way of Rogene’s positive examples. 

 

black and white carved dimensional rabbit

 

A combination of cellulose fiber and clay, the method of working with paper clay is described within the description of a web based course that Rogene teaches by way of Curious Mondo, “Create
bas-relief photos which have the look of carved wooden and depart individuals
questioning how they had been made. Paper clay is an easy-to-use, air-dried
clay that holds wonderful element, is non-toxic, and doesn’t require
baking or firing. It comes out of the pack ready-to-use and is out there
at most artwork provide and craft shops.”

 

colorful carved hollyhock stems and flying bird

 

Rogene, who lives in
Eugene, Oregon, describes herself as a combined media artist. Initially a
graphic designer/illustrator who owned a world card firm and
additionally painted landscapes, she turned fascinated by primitive
folks artwork whereas visiting Mexico.

 

carved leaves covering nude figure holding bird

This
led to switching paths… she started making artwork with combined media
supplies on canvases or wooden panels, predominantly working with paper
clay to create textural work and bas-relief paintings. She makes use of acrylic paints, mediums, and collage supplies to complete the items.

 

carved blackbird on tree branch

Rogene launched The Going Away Get together Undertaking (of which the zebra beneath is one instance) to attract consideration to the drastic decline in numbers
of a few of our hottest animals. The aim is to create a touring exhibit of
animal portraits, every sporting an attention-getting social gathering hat, to encourage activism and donations to assist
forestall the extinction of those animals.

 

black and white zebra illustration wearing colorful party hat

 

Our Girl of a Good Evening’s Sleep is included in an ongoing sequence of illustrated On a regular basis Saints that Rogene creates primarily based on private experiences. I discovered myself nodding together with what she needed to say about her, in addition to the outline of every one of many feminine figures within the assortment. 

 

illustrated woman with halo lying on back with eyes closed

 

A instructor at coronary heart, Rogene provides workshops all year long in Oregon and California through which she shares the right way to create with paper clay. She finds the method of working with clay to be calming and comforting, and the portray half enjoyable and energizing.

If you cannot attend a workshop in particular person, Rogene has posted movies on her YouTube channel about
working with paper clay and portray it. She additionally has an informative Instagram feed

 

colorful carved birds and flower displayed in circle on woven circular mat

 

For instance, she reveals her paper clay course of on this Instagram submit and provides many recommendations on making reproductions of an authentic design.

 

 cover of Artful Paper Clay book features floral designs

 

As well as, Rogene is the creator of the favored how-to ebook, Suave Paper Clay, revealed by North Mild Books. 

 

flyer for art exhibit shows nine images of artists' artwork

This month she is deep into the planning of, and making artwork for, a collaborative exhibit, The Artwork of Bricolage, at Maude Kearns Artwork Middle that may function the work of 9 Oregonian artists who use recycled supplies. Bricolage, which suggests “one thing constructed or created from a various vary of obtainable issues” will open on February 23 and run by way of March 22. 

 

 

carved white polar bear face and chest on light blue background

 

 

I feel you may anticipate to come back nose to nose with this good-looking polar bear on the
present, because it’s an instance of Rogene testing new methods of making with
recycled supplies that she gathers from locations like Goodwill and a used constructing provide retailer. Spackling over tissue and journal
paper collage are two strategies she is at the moment trialing.

smiling woman with long gray hair wearing dark frame glasses

 

Go to Rogene Manas’s web site. You may additionally discover her on Instagram, Pinterest, and Fb.

 

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