Finding Inspiration

Heat Alert warnings in Toronto had me cooking in my tiny  death box of an apartment so about a week ago I decided to bow out. I packed up my clay and headed to my parents place for some AC, whipped cream and sound sleep.

Since I first got here I've collected dozens of reference photos including these carnation poppies,

Bizarre, awkward and alien like they were an instant attraction sparking a few different variations. This is the only one so far that has made it through the entire process.

These things were in no way sculpted for retail. Instead they'll be a part of a couple top-secret-until-their-release-date-unless-you-sign-up-for-my-newsletter projects