Friday, April 20, 2012

ENC Spring Faire 2012 Featured Artists - Circe


The Environmental Nature Center's Spring Faire 2012 will take place on May 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the ENC located at 1601 16th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663.
Wildlife artist Circe began her love of Nature and animals in early childhood while on hikes with her grandfather in the Pennsylvania woods. Later her family moved to Florida where as a teenager, she explored the seashore and lagoons while sketching and observing the natural world around her. Rescuing strays and injured wildlife, and caring for horses allowed her the opportunity to sketch and sculpt animals firsthand. Using natural clay deposits found near the beach, she began her first sculptures in clay.
During her college years she moved to the Southwest to study ceramic sculpture and began carving animals in wood under the mentorship of a master Hopi artist and carver. She contiued sculpting in clay as well. Her carvings gained recognition for their detailed realism.
Since the early 1990’s, she has been professionally sculpting animals for the home décor industry.
Currently living in Southern California, Circe enjoys making one-of-a-kind ceramic wildlife sculptures and vessels, and limited edition bronzes.

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