Art Gecko Studio

My commissioned Alien

2012-01-23T06:52:00.000-08:00

Paint is starting to happen...I think this might end well???!!!!

2012-01-09T20:45:00.000-08:00

This is my latest commission, I have some work do do yet...

2011-10-31T10:09:00.000-07:00

I think this is a better photo than the one below!

Commission...

2011-10-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

This was a commission I did. I'm happy with the way it turned out and so was the client (Thank goodness). I keep looking at it wish I could get that wild look into one of my dragons. I have so many things I want to make but...I still have to work.

One of my customers figured out a cheap and easy way to get my dragons to puff smoke from thier nose...but now I need to make it. I'm very anxious to try it, but it will take a couple months to get it to that point.

My daughter Dawn went to work as a beautiful pirate this morning. I think this evening I'll dress up as an old witch! It's really not that much of a stretch...just grab something from the closet and cackle a bit more than usual... and I'm there!

I have to make an Alien for the same gentleman that commissioned the Preditor. I think that will be quite a challenge for me. If he were going to be to scale...he would have to be much larger than the Preditor but I think I will opt for about the same size. The Preditor has gone in his fancy media room he had built, and has a spot light on it...cool huh? The Alien will balance it out on the other side. Maybe I should stop writting, get dressed and get to my studio. It's my day off, I might just get something accomplished today. Although I have a doctor's appointment in the middle of the day. They like to tell me how much weight I've gained. I wish I could jog while I'm painting or sculpting, I"ve tried but my art doesn't come out the way I like it then. Oh well until nexttime.....Misty

The Table...

2011-10-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

I have been working on this table and as I was painting it I was looking for another peice of furniture to paint. so...this has been entirely hand painted and tomorrow I hope to finish varnishing!

My Barber Shop..

2011-07-27T21:24:00.000-07:00

When I get some time I'll sit down and write a few more things. This is a pic of my Barber

Shop. It's late and I'm so sleepy.

Baby Drago

2011-06-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

Finally got some color on this little guy!

Baby Dragon WIP

2011-04-04T16:11:00.000-07:00

This is a commission. I was given a year to have this finished. I recently found myself between peojects so... I am now sculpting a baby dragon. He has no feet yet but when I am finished he will come to life but... alas...he will have "feet of clay"!

Done!

2011-03-31T14:41:00.001-07:00

He is waiting for his new Master to take him home!

Commissioned Pedator

2011-03-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

This sculpture is a commission. There was no time limit on it so I really was able to take my time.

I have a customer who has two teenage boys and they like the Predator. I am told they are building a media room and would like the Predator, Alien and a Raptor from Jurassic Park on the wall. I haven't thought the other two through yet but I will. The Predator is almost finished.

I used water hose for his dreads and clay. I used skewer sticks for his hair, but as you can see, still a work in progress. On top of the other two commissions I have a small dragon and a large dragon to do. And I am feeling the need for another polymer fish! If I could work four days a week , I might be able to get some of these things done! And I am still painting tea pots...plus I've been sick. Oh well ya have to stay busy!

2011-03-10T12:17:00.000-08:00

This is an air dry clay, sculpture

I am doing for a commission,

Flutterby Tea Pot

2011-02-16T07:37:00.000-08:00

Here is a new tea pot with some playful butterflies. This will be a set of three when I finish, the cream and sugar bowls are yet to be painted.

New siver Tea Services

2011-02-11T12:50:00.000-08:00

I have finished painting on both of these tea sets. I really enjoy doing this. I sold a set from my barber shop the other day. I'm selling them for 95.00 plus shipping, They can also be put in the dish washer...but the artist (me) prefers hand washing! Please let me know if interested!

A new Tea Pot Set

2011-02-07T21:47:00.000-08:00

The tea pot isn't finished but so far I'm pleased with it!

Finished!

2011-02-06T22:12:00.000-08:00

The dragon is done what a good feeling.

Dragon WIP

2011-01-30T08:29:00.000-08:00

Here is my latest dragon in the act of learning how to take it's first breath...

Unfinished tea pot...

2011-01-17T15:18:00.000-08:00

I have a bit painting to do on this tea pot then I have to begin on the other peices of this set!

Another unfinished item....

2011-01-17T15:04:00.000-08:00

Soon I will finish this silly thing.

Tea Pot WIP

2011-01-10T07:30:00.000-08:00

Painted Silver Tea Services

2011-01-10T07:03:00.000-08:00

The hunt for these little tea pots is almost as much fun as painting them. My daughter was horrified that I would even consider painting a tea service. I think she was afraid I would find and then cover a "Paul Raver" tea set with enamel paint. So she made me look up the hallmarks of all the sets I have. (just to be safe, her words) It is a good idea. It was also very interesting. Well, long story short...I have no "Paul Raver" tea services preped to paint.

So here is another one, it's almost finished, but still a work in progress! There are just a tea pot and a pot without a lid in this set... but unusual silver work. They are silver plated not full silver of course, but so much fun to paint. I will be putting these up for sale soon, on my Etsy shop! mistyscreations.etsy.com

Please stop by! If interseted you are always welcime to e-mail me at...mystapring@yahoo.com

Ta-Daaaaa!

2011-01-02T19:04:00.000-08:00

I am finished, I have signed it and put a beautiful glaze on it. I can't wash it for 10 days but after that...it's dish washer safe. This was fun...I think I'll make some more...I have a dragon and a prediter to finish too. If I had been triplets I would be done by now!

Turq & Purp Tea Service...

2011-01-02T13:20:00.000-08:00

It's almost a sin...

2011-01-02T13:16:00.000-08:00

I was wandering around the web one day and I discovered that you can paint a silver tea service with enamel, I had to try it. This is a blast. It's not quite finished but when it is I think I try and sell it! This has kept me very busy this holiday!

Todays progress...

2010-12-30T20:35:00.000-08:00

A new dragon in the making...

2010-12-30T17:20:00.000-08:00

I am busy working on a new dragon. I have to him it finished by the end of January. I will be working on him or her this weekend...I've got nothing else planned.

The Wall!

2010-12-26T08:03:00.000-08:00

Here is a nice pic of my very full wall in my barber shop. This winged dragon keeps a watchful eye on my daughter's chair making sure she shows up for work. The year hes been a slow one...hopefully it will be a bit busier in 2011!

Tea Pot

2010-12-25T16:35:00.000-08:00

Well I just started this, I found the tea pot at a thrift store and am painting it with enamel paints. I need to find a few more of these and a creamer and sugar also

Edward

2010-12-12T19:32:00.000-08:00

I sold this painting to one of my customers yesterday. It always helps to sell things a t christmas time!

A new commission...

2010-12-09T21:07:00.000-08:00

This is a work in progress but it is begining to take shape.

Almost ready...to take his first breath!

2010-11-11T21:09:00.000-08:00

Everyday a little more!

2010-11-06T19:36:00.000-07:00

The other side of this is still white!

Color!

2010-11-06T06:17:00.001-07:00

Here comes some color!

Linus' Dragon

2010-11-04T18:14:00.000-07:00

Beginning to add a bit of color!

Progress...

2010-10-31T11:07:00.000-07:00

I am moving right along with this dragon. I was supposed to have him finished by December for the Tucson Gem Show. And I think I'll have him done a couple maybe three weeks early. This was challenging and a bit tedious, but fun because those were the only stipulations put on the creative proccess. "work the stones in" everything else was up to me.

It's not quite done yet...just a few tweaks and then I can start sanding!

new Commission...

2010-10-09T14:09:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of my next commissioned dragon. I just began a few days ago...bare with me.

2010-09-29T21:08:00.000-07:00

Gypsy Wagon

2010-09-29T19:20:00.000-07:00

This is a Gypsy Wagon in my own neighborhood. I am in love with this wagon. I can see it in my mind's eye totally restored by me(and my friend Steven).Here are some pictures. I've been stalking this wagon for three years.

2010-09-15T22:11:00.000-07:00

A few of my Paintings

2010-09-15T22:06:00.000-07:00

I work in acrylics, and I paint what ever I might be obsessed with at the moment, it changes frequently and I've been slacking off a lot the last year or so! I have to get busy!

A few old friends

2010-09-15T21:46:00.000-07:00

his one is for a customer of mine who is a dealer at the Tucson Gem Show. He has given me a few stones to incorporate into this dragon anyway I fell like they might fit. I am beginning this week. It should be fun, sometimes it helps to look at some of my old friends.

Some burnt out light bulb creations!

2010-09-08T21:30:00.000-07:00

Vamp and Friend

2010-09-08T08:31:00.000-07:00

Something for Halloween! I have covered a burnt out light bulb with clay and this is what I ended uo with.

Grandchildren and their mother among my dragons.

2010-08-30T16:14:00.000-07:00

Nemo

2010-08-16T15:58:00.000-07:00

Lizzy's Dragon

2010-08-16T08:22:00.001-07:00

The Beast

2010-08-16T08:21:00.001-07:00

Turquoise Dragon

2010-08-16T08:16:00.000-07:00

Sales!!!!

2010-08-15T08:33:00.000-07:00

Here are a few art pieces I have been fortunate to make sales on recently. It never gets old...the feeling you get when someone likes what you have created out of thin air (maybe with the help of a little clay and paint) enough to purchase it and cherish it and make it thier own!
These were sold out of my little Etsy Shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mistyscreations

The Winged Dragon

2010-07-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

This is the only dragon I have created with wings. The wings are removable for safer shipping. If anything strikes your fancy on this blog, please leave me a comment or send me an e-mail at mystapring@yahoo.com. Some of these sculptures and art pieces have been sold... but the winged dragon and many more are still available for purchase!

Dad Fish

2010-07-23T13:11:00.000-07:00

This is a Johnny Leonard Fish! Details to be added later, sculpted from air dry clay, painted with acrylics!

Slipping in a few Non-Dragons!

2010-07-09T14:20:00.000-07:00

On occasion I drift from sculpting dragons to Hippogriffs or Ki-Rins. Sometimes even a shrunken head or two! "Don't eat the Pea soup!!!!"

A couple more Dragons, and Shannon...

2010-07-07T19:16:00.000-07:00

A few more dragons Oh and one is my daughter!

My newest dragon ...Mac Mesmer

2010-07-06T22:33:00.001-07:00

Ginny's Pendant...

2010-07-06T07:59:00.000-07:00

This is a pendant I did specially for a very nice lady I met on line. The community of artists I've met is amazing. It's really enjoyable to talk to people of the same mind. Thank you for all your comments, advice and input. I appreciate it more than you can ever know!

Thank you so much!

2010-07-04T08:51:00.000-07:00

I'd like to thank the "powers that be" for the honor of being chosen for one of the "Blogs of Note".
I truly, never thought that would ever be a sentence I would write! I always go there to see...great blogs. Thank you for including my blog in such a prestigious group!
My computer is about 8 or 9 years old and full of crazy glitches. At some point I will get a new one and when I do...look out, I'll be visiting everyone who made the trip and stopped by to say hello to me and my art!
Thank you again...I am greatly humbled!!!!
Misty

DRAGONS are hiding in older posts!

2010-07-03T19:11:00.000-07:00

Pease check older posts for dragons "They be Here!"

Jewelry and Accessories...

2010-07-03T18:56:00.000-07:00

Here are a few samples of my jewelry art work with polymer clay and acrylics. They are available in my Etsy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/mistyscreations
Please stop by and take a look!

2010-07-03T07:24:00.000-07:00

A Few of My Old Friends

2010-07-03T06:32:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more of my air dry clay sculptures. I am now doing a bit smaller line that will be a little more pocket book friendly!

A wonderful review! Please visit my Etsy Shop...Link to your Right ==>

2010-06-30T13:38:00.000-07:00

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The Meandering Musings of a Consummate Shopper

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Breathtaking Sculptures with Eyecatching Eyes

Posted: 20 Jun 2010 06:12 AM PDT

Eyes are the Windows of the Soul ~~ Sometimes I come across something in the handmade marketplace that just surprises the heck out of me and today's shop was one of those.

I go to metaphysical shops off and on all the time and you see dragon figurines and other mementos of that line at nearly all of them. I never really thought much about the artists behind these pieces because in most cases, they're mass produced.

I guess that somewhere along the way I became jaded to the mass produced items, because when I came across today's shop it was a reminder that there are truly talented and amazing artists behind all those pieces somewhere at their birth. That somewhere in the past there was an artist who created the piece that caught the retail market's attention.

Today's shop, Misty's Creations, is filled with beautiful, mystical creatures that are breathtaking and haven't gone to mass market but are so gorgeous they absolutely could in a heartbeat (but I'm so glad they haven't because the charm of OOAK hand crafting is far more appealing!)

These pieces are each one of a kind. Each and everyone is an artist's hand-crafted expression and lovingly sculpted and painted with care. Some of them are so life-like that they can easily be gazed upon for hours in fascination.

I'm personally both impressed and mesmerized by the eyes in these pieces. Their eyes are so realistic it's as if each piece has it's own soul. It's so rare to find such a stunning feature displayed so beautifully as you will in these pieces.

If you love dragons, unicorns and other mystical creatures or if you know someone who does, I strongly encourage you to check out Misty's Creations and take a browse through their shop. I am so very, very impressed and I think you will be too!

TO VISIT THE MISTY'S CREATIONS SHOP ON ETSY, YOU CAN CLICK THE PICTURE ABOVE OR, IF YOU'D RATHER, CLICK RIGHT HERE!

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Mac Mesmer

2010-06-18T19:27:00.000-07:00

My newest dragon he's a little smaller than my others but I am starting a new line of smaller dragon heads, they will be more pocket book friendly and I will put them up for sale on my blogs! Let me know if you're interested!

The Fish

2010-02-15T16:04:00.001-08:00

Just thought I'd make a fish and now I'm starting a couple more.

Winged!

2010-01-31T09:28:00.001-08:00

This is my newest dragon, today I will go to the Studio and Envirotex him. So by Tues I can let the customer know he's ready to ship!

He's getting a little color!

2010-01-19T22:53:00.000-08:00

Wings?

2010-01-12T19:48:00.000-08:00

Bear with me... I make the wings from aluminium foil, then add a layer of clay. That has to dry over night. Tomorrow I will add more clay and detail. The foil has been epoxied to wooden dowels which are drilled and inserted to her shoulders. She will be shipped over a great distance, so these wings will be detachable, to be assembled when she reaches her destination!

2010-01-12T19:45:00.000-08:00

A little more detail.

Just a baby

2010-01-12T19:42:00.000-08:00

Getting closer to creating her wings!

My newest obsession...

2010-01-06T06:50:00.000-08:00

I am now fascinated with Avatar! If you haven't seen it...do yourself a favor and go see it in 3D before it leaves the big screen! It's really beautiful!
I made this from polymer clay, painted it with acrylics, and used an eye from the taxidermist!

2009-12-31T18:25:00.000-08:00

More work done today...

2009-12-31T18:21:00.000-08:00

I put a little more clay on the new dragon today!

My newest dragon...work in progress...

2009-12-30T18:26:00.000-08:00

I like this ones eyes, she has a long way to go...she will even have wings, that's a first.

Functional studio....

2009-12-28T11:21:00.001-08:00

This corner of my studio isn't very pretty but it is very functional!

2009-12-28T09:03:00.000-08:00

A few more...

2009-12-28T08:53:00.000-08:00

Here are a few more...

2009-12-28T08:46:00.000-08:00

A parade of my past dragons...

2009-12-28T08:35:00.000-08:00

WIP

2009-12-06T10:15:00.000-08:00

This is a commissioned dragon. It's almost been finished since these pictures were been taken. My brand new camera broke... and I have to get another. I'm way behind on posting new stuff...Dog Gawn it!

Time's a Dragon!

2009-10-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

Here's my latest dragon, there are 50 wrist watches embedded in her hide. Each one coming to it's own time pustule!

Getting closer!

2009-09-04T12:44:00.001-07:00

Just a little more touch ups anf he'll be ready to go!

Same fella...

2009-09-01T22:14:00.000-07:00

He just is feeling a little Blue!

Work In Progress...

2009-08-28T12:28:00.000-07:00

This is something I've been working on.

The Shadow Knows!

2009-08-04T12:25:00.000-07:00

This is an unfunished dragon but I'm playing with some light...I like it!

A Short Dragonology....

2009-07-19T09:55:00.000-07:00

Here are a few more dragons...the green dragon with my daughter's hand in the frame is the first one I created a few years ago, my prototype as it were. I'm not sure in which order they will appear, but the black and yellow with the red eyes is my first attempt at making the eyes light up with L.E.D.s. The little dragon is just cute but venomous, again my daughter's hand! And last but not least... my newest venture, my ectoplasm dragon, it will be an experiment!!! Which I won't shoe until I'm tickled with it and it works!

Scorch...

2009-07-06T14:33:00.000-07:00

A commision I did for a customer!

The new little draco...

2009-07-05T05:39:00.000-07:00

She isn't quite finished yet... she needs a bit more color. But here are some photos of her so far!

He's on the wall!

2009-06-28T13:37:00.001-07:00

He's awaiting transport...and he's hungry!

My newest Dragon...

2009-06-17T12:23:00.000-07:00

I'm almost finished with this guy, but he hasn't quite taken a breath yet...

A mask I made!

2009-05-29T19:24:00.000-07:00

I miss them!

2009-05-21T12:49:00.000-07:00

These are a few of my first dragons I made that have all gone on to new homes!

My baby Unicorn

2009-05-19T18:25:00.000-07:00

I sculpted this guy from air dry clay, I was asked to do a rather large one and I had never made a unicorn before. So this was my Prototype!

There be Dragons...

2009-05-04T12:53:00.001-07:00

Star Trek

2009-05-02T20:02:00.000-07:00

These are the game pieces I made out of polymer clay to go with my Star Trek board game!

Star Trek

2009-05-02T19:41:00.000-07:00

This is a board game, I had to make for a basic design class. The assignment was...make a game, rules, the pieces, packaging, everything, just as if you were going to present it to Parker Brothers! Well I don't like board games, so I
had to think of a way to make it interesting to me.."Star Trek" so that's what I did.

Tiny differences...

2009-04-21T18:22:00.000-07:00

I know it doesn't look as if much has changed but they are tiny differences in this dragon. It's not finished yet...I hope I'll know when it's done. It's getting very close!

The painting of Sketch...

2009-04-19T07:41:00.000-07:00

I have started to paint "Sketch".(his nickname) The last two days I have been very busy in my Barber shop,which is a good thing but it keeps me away from my dragons and such! Hopefully by the end of this coming week I will finish his painting and He will be on his way to his new home in New York!

Dragon hair again...

2009-04-14T17:58:00.000-07:00

I used polymer clay over the foil to create his hair!

Dragon hair...

2009-04-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

Not every dragon has it but this one will! The foil will be covered with polymer and painted!

Ears...

2009-04-07T07:47:00.000-07:00

A little more progress on the ears...

WIP...work in progress!

2009-04-02T20:54:00.000-07:00

The painting continues...

2009-03-11T18:27:00.001-07:00