Deb Wood: Polymer Clay

As long ago as I can remember, art has always been my passion. As a child, paper, fabrics and color fascinated me and as I grew, art continued to fill my mind with wonder.

With a background in Graphic Arts, my interests eventually turned to the dimensional arts and a love of sculpting evolved. After being introduced to the world of polymers, I knew I had finally found the perfect medium! Oh, the possibilities!

In 1994 my work was licensed into reproduction with the introduction of my first gift lines, "Happy Habits" the funny little nuns and "Li'l Bits", the little children with the big hats. Both lines were highly sought by collectors and were sold nationwide.

I cannot express the sheer pleasure I feel when a collector tells me one of my creations has brought them joy...that they smile when they look into a fairy's sweet (or sometimes mischievous!) face, or as they hold a little nun in their hand perhaps a tear fills their eye or a little flutter rises in their heart from a memory stirred, then I know I have reached my goal.

For the past 15 years I have taught seminars in polymer clay sculpting to young and old alike. My work has been featured on television, in magazines, news articles and ads for polymer products. I have written instructional articles as teaching aids for companies and publications. Without the interest and support from you, the collector, none of this would be possible. I will be forever grateful for the wonderful opportunities I have been given.

Working in peaceful solitude in my studio, I tend to each and every aspect of my sculpts. I say I work alone, but really, with all these little personalities coming to life right there on my desk, how can I be? They amuse me; they entertain me. Sometimes, most times, they melt my heart.....