About this Product
Introducing Lady Bubbly of Dogfur II, a stunning and unique piece of art that is ready to ship straight to your doorstep! This vibrant and eye-catching fish sculpture is adorned with intricate decorations that add depth and dimension to the piece.
Perched atop the fish is a delightful pelican that adds a whimsical touch to the sculpture. This intricate and detailed piece of art is sure to be a conversation starter in any room.
Shipping at no additional charge
12"L x 6"W x 16"H
Created using resilient Cosclay, acrylic paints, polyurethane varnish.
***This was not created for small children, it's not a toy.
****Lady Bubbly is not meant for outdoor display. Her paints have high lightfast properties but the clear varnish can wear off over time if left out in the elements. Best to enjoy Bubbly indoors.
Judy B Freeman
Meet the Maker
Like a lot of artists and crafters, I've been making things from a young age. My family moved around a lot because my dad was in the service, so I was the "new kid" more than just once. I discovered that art and craft projects helped to keep me busy if we moved to a new town during the Summer months. During college I discovered 3-D art and got hooked first on sculpting and then on ceramic art. I graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and, as many can relate, I got a regular job or 3 or 5 and my art projects were relegated to hobby status. After a life of not making art my first priority, I was able to switch gears. First I concentrated on being a ceramic artist and potter, creating functional ware as well as whimsical sculptural pieces. Then as the 50 pound boxes of clay got heavier and heavier, I decided that I needed a plan to help save my back. So I started doing research and started working with polymer clay. I retired my potters wheel and traded 50 pound boxes of clay for 8 pound boxes of clay. I made the total migration several years ago. Then in 2020 a new product in the polymer category was released, called Cosclay. It's a hybrid plastic - rubber clay and like polymer bakes in the oven, but Cosclay is quite resilient. Cosclay can stand up to the rigors of shipping across country and I've even dropped pieces without any breakage. I continue my artistic journey and have had fun selling on other marketplaces like Etsy and wholesale to galleries and shops across the country through the IndieMe website. Now the Goimagine website calls to my desire to help make a difference with my art. To be part of a truly handmade marketplace and reconnect with humans across the country.
I have a couple of "claims to fame". In 2007 a filming crew came to my home studio and filmed a 7 minute segment for an HGTV show called That's Clever! I demonstrated from start to finish how I made a ceramic cat bank. It took 2 years for the show to finally air and what an experience that was. My next claim to fame was also when I was still working in ceramic clay. I loved to make fish teapots. Three of my fish teapots were purchased by the Kamm Foundation Teapot Collection, the world's largest collection of teapots. I've had pieces, both ceramic as well as polymer in a variety of group exhibitions and have been fortunate enough to meet a lot of really great people in the process. My motto: keep learning, keep making.
Thanks for visiting - any questions, please don't hesitate to send me a message.
How it’s Made
I first create an armature made of foil and wires. For this fish, since she's larger than most I have to use a lot of foil and compress it really well. Then I go to work conditioning the clay by slicing, running it through an electric food chopper, then ball it and run it through a special hand cranked machine called a Mammoth Clay Machine. I slab the clay, over and over again to get all of the air bubbles out and condition it so that it is perfect for sculpting. Again, because this is a larger than most fish, I have to condition a LOT of Cosclay. Then I cut sheets of clay and form them over the foil armature. I cut out fins and tail separately and attach and for the tail I'll embed armature wires to help with the tail's join, I do the same strategic wiring for the top and bottom fins as well as the lips. The lips believe it or not come pretty late in the construction and can be tricky to attach and join so a couple of little wires really helps to hold the lips in place as I'm joining and smoothing. Then... yes, I'm not done yet, I have a bunch of really cool clay stamps that I use to press into the clay all over the fish's body to add that cool texture and almost fabric-like look. Finally, the sculpture gets baked in the oven for multiple sessions for over an hour each. This cures the clay and takes it from a malleable clay form to a solid resilient state. Once the sculpture has cooled completely I go to work painting with acrylics. I do layer after lay of different colors on the body, lightly passing over with my brush to create a tie-dye effect. After the painting is finished and completely dried, I add 2-3 coats of a super clear gloss varnish to give her a wonderful finish. I make the beads and paint to coordinate with the colors in her fins and tail, also from Cosclay and I also make her glasses with rhinestones and glitter. Her glasses are removable and I use tiny wires and holes to attach the glasses. You have the option to display her with or without her glasses. And lets not forget the pelican traveling companion. I also hand form the pelican and glue him in place. This fish stands on a piece of reclaimed wood, painted with black acrylic and a wooden dowel. Bubbly is not permanently connected to the dowel to make it easier and safer to transport her.
Shop Policies
REFUNDS/EXCHANGES: It's important to me that you are 100% pleased with your purchase. If after receipt and inspection, for any reason, you are not happy with your order, please contact me within 14 days. We can make arrangements to either exchange or refund. Return shipment costs will be paid by the customer. And the amount refunded will be the total cost of goods purchased, not to include the initial shipping charges. CANCELLATIONS: Orders may be cancelled at any time prior to the order being shipped, and full refund will be processed. Exception to this policy would be if the items are customized especially for the customer, and work has begun.
GIFTS: Special conditions regarding items purchased as a gift. If the giftee (person receiving the gift) requests to return the item(s) I will direct the giftee to contact the giftor. I will await instructions from the customer that purchased the gift. Same Conditions apply as shown above in Refunds/Exchanges Section.
DAMAGED IN TRANSIT: NOTIFY ME WITHIN 3 DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THE PURCHASE OF ANY DAMAGE. KEEP ALL BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS SO THAT A CLAIM CAN BE FILED
*At this time I only ship within the United States
**All images are the property of Judith B. Freeman, LLC and may not be copied without written permission.
