Sweet Ginger

One of the things that I most known for is my sculptures of other people's dogs. People send me pics of their dogs and I create a replica out of polymer clay. The majority of my customers who do this is those who have lost the pet. I hear the pain in their stories. I can feel their tears through their words. It breaks my heart. But at the same time I am humbled because they want ME to make this reminder of this creature that meant so much to their life. It is really a great honor to be able to do that. Now although I haven't taken orders since my brother's death and I have decided to open this new business and do other things....doesn't mean I can go away from doing people's pets. It will just be another creative outlet.
So I was contacted to make a small sculpt for an extended family member who's sister had lost her dog, Ginger. I didn't get to hear the story about what happened or anything as this was going to be a surprise for the sister. So she sent me two pics and I got to work. Now sometimes the sculpts come along very quickly and then there are some...I just want to pull my hair out! But sweet little Ginger was quick. Within a couple of hours I had her sculpted and then it took me about 1 1/2 hours to detail. After baking....she was painted and sealed. These aren't the best pictures, as I just quickly took them with my phone. But she turned out absolutely adorable. I hope that her Mommy can look at it and remember all the wonderful memories that she and little Ginger shared.

So meet little Ginger....

Ginger was shipped to her new home in Loudon, TN. My deepest condolences Donna!