I have always loved the feel of fine leather and am intrigued by it as a sculptural medium. For me, creating mythic creatures from materials that have had a previous life is ultimately appropriate. I honor the stories embedded in the materials, be they leather, stone, old textiles, or beads, and honor the sources. May they encourage your sense of adventure and the creation and sharing of story.
(Please click on the gallery pages button to see details on creatures in inventory and to see others that might inspire commissions.)
Hoodwink, the Basilisk
01/15
Wendy Ellertson Studio
76 Thornton Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119, United States

It was wonderful to see so many longtime friends/customers, and to meet new artists and art appreciators, at the beautiful Paradise City Arts Festival in Northampton last weekend. Thank you, everyone, for helping positive creative energy swirl and inspire. I'm returning to the studio filled with new ideas to explore. I look forward to seeing what new creatures emerge for my next show, Crafts at the Cathedral in NYC, Dec. 4-6.
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