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R. Ruggles

I sculpt and paint whimsical and delightful creatures. Follow along as I bring them to life. Subscribe to my newsletter to purchase original artwork and keep in touch.

  • Second Layer
    Jul 25, 2023

    Applying a second coat of concrete paper clay to the exercise-ball form. This layer needed to be done in one setting, so I would not…

    alien, concrete paper clay
  • X-Files
    Jul 23, 2023

    Working on my second and third alien. One with wet clay and the other dry enough to sand. I like to use a coarse sanding…

    alien, concrete paper clay
  • Third Alien
    Jul 21, 2023

    Adding clay to the third alien head sculpture. I hate calling it that, but I don’t name my creatures till they start showing personality. Each…

    alien, concrete paper clay
  • Big Bird Eyebrows
    Jul 19, 2023

    Adding eyebrow details and a second layer on the bird beak. I have to sculpt the head in stages so I can hold it without…

    bird, concrete paper clay
  • Sculpting Baby Bird Feet
    Jul 17, 2023

    Adding concrete paper clay to the bottom of the feet. had to let it dry feet up to hold the shape.

    bird, concrete paper clay
  • Giant Alien
    Jul 15, 2023

    Today I started making a giant version of my alien sculpture using an exercise ball as my form. If this works out it will be…

    concrete paper clay
  • Alien Trio
    Jul 13, 2023

    I’ve decided to make two more alien heads so I have a trio to hang on the wall. Each one will be a little different.

    Armature
  • Big Bird Head
    Jul 11, 2023

    I liked how the little bird sculpt is shaping up I decided to attempt a larger one using a larger gourd and a 5’ foam…

    concrete paper clay
  • Little Bird Clay
    Jul 9, 2023

    First layer of clay on little bird. Next will be sculpting the legs and feet. I need to do this in two steps so I…

    concrete paper clay
  • Little Bird
    Jul 7, 2023

    Applying clay to my little bird sculpture.

    concrete paper clay
  • Legs & Wings
    Jul 5, 2023

    Adding wings and legs to my gourd bird.

    Armature
  • Gourd
    Jul 3, 2023

    Using a gourd and foam ball as an armature. I also found a cute tiny chair.

    Armature, gourd
  • Flashy Feathers
    Jul 1, 2023

    Painted the first layers of acrylic base on my bird head today. I plan on dry brushing and paint pens on top.

    acrylic
  • Resin Alien
    Jun 29, 2023

    This was my first time applying Art Resin to a sculpture. It look two coats sanding between each to get it to look right. I…

    resin
  • Painted Alien
    Jun 27, 2023

    Final painted alien with pupils attached. It’s really come to life.

    Painting
  • Blue Alien
    Jun 25, 2023

    Painting the alien shades of blue with acrylic paint.

    acrylic
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