Hello, Thank you for stopping by my little world.
Unfortunately due to recent health and life changes of myself and Rick, my husband and partner. We’ve decided it was time to retire from participating in any shows or festivals. It’s time to let our bodies catch up and heal.
All of my designs are made from polymer clay using different caning and claying techniques.
I never use any sort of pre-printed design transfer sheets on my art.
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I create my canes and veneers in small amounts only, everything is handcrafted therefore no two designs will ever look alike. My style varies from rustic rock beads to a bold and colorful mosaic assemblage. I love a lot of variety and I create wherever my mood takes me.
Cane Gallery
Cane Definition:
A two dimensional design that’s embedded into a three dimensional cylinder. The design that is created will be the same from end to end. The cane when carefully handled can be reduced to smaller sizes keeping the same pattern throughout the cane.
A Little About Me
Hello! I’m DonnaMarie, a mixed media artist based on the beautiful Central Coast of California.
Art has been an integral part of my life. My creative journey began in the early 1980s, shortly after our children were born, I turned to arts and crafts as a joyful and therapeutic outlet.
Over time, my interests expanded into woodworking and tole painting, I discovered a true passion for exploring a wide variety of artistic forms.
Before long, my creative pursuits blossomed into a home-based business. I began showcasing and selling my work at local festivals along the Central Coast, a journey that spanned decades and brought immense fulfillment.
Then, as life tends to do, things shifted. I found myself creating less and eventually stopped altogether. My artistic spark had dimmed, until something extraordinary reignited it.
I was introduced to polymer clay in 2014, and it completely transformed my artistic path. I became deeply fascinated by this versatile medium and dove headfirst into learning its intricacies, particularly the art of complex caning techniques.
The level of detail and creativity it allowed instantly captivated me and soon, I was even dreaming of clay!
Driven by a renewed sense of purpose, I began the task of seeking out books, and my self taught journey began.
I then sought out workshops led by artists I had grown to admire. Over a decade later, I’m still an eager student, regularly attending classes and continuously expanding my skills.
Polymer clay has opened a beautiful, inspiring new chapter in my life.
Today, my husband Rick (now happily retired) and I enjoy traveling to art shows and festivals together. We genuinely love connecting with people and meeting our customers face-to-face. In our free time, we’re passionate about live music and attend concerts whenever we can.
I’ve even taken up learning to play the guitar, because I truly believe it’s never too late to explore something new, even if it takes a bit longer to remember the chords!
Most days, you’ll find me at home, in the studio, listening to my music, a little to loud. Spending time with my family is my grounding force, and their love and support continue to inspire my creativity and Serenity. 💕
Where to find us Locally!
The Garden Shoppe Mercantile
122 W. Ocean Ave
Lompoc, Ca
The Garden Shoppe Mercantile
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