Sherry Tolar Fine Art Ceramics and Sculptures: 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Terra Cotta Necklace & Earrings

This necklace is made with hand-made terra cotta, glazed ceramic and fabric beads. The fabric beads are decorated with wire, turq chips and glass beads.Most of my necklaces are made with ceramic beads that are brightly glazed to complement every outfit.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Birds of a Feather Sculptures

After doing "Wild women" for a few years I needed to add some excitement to my sculptures. I decided why not "Birds of a Feather". The birds I make are whimsical and fun to do. I love creating a personality by giving them very expressive eyes! Then I dress them "fit to kill" with bright glazes, beads, ribbons, feathers and last but not least very large, oversize feet.

About My Art

My "Wild Women", "Birds of a Feather" and “Nativity” sculptures are hand sculpted and one of a kind. They are created with terra cotta clay and fired several times to 2000 degrees.

Then the fun really begins when I start creating a personality by adorning a sculpture with textiles that are ethnic or hand-dyed and hand painted. When that is completed I embellish them with more yarns, beads, wire, ribbons and feathers to complete the look.

My ceramic beads that I use in my necklaces are also handmade and fired to achieve the bright and fashionable colors. I also make beads out of fiber (accenting with wire and glass beads) to add interest and exciting colors to them.