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 Dana Masters; Sculptor and
founder of "On A Whim"
"Hi. I'd like to introduce to you my collection of pewter figurines, ornaments, & other
Whims...
...but first I'd like to take a few steps back. I was graduated from Edinboro Universityof Pennsylvania, with a bachelors degree in fine arts. After graduation, I headed for Williamsburg, VA, where I spent several years honing my skills in different media, including designing and carving jewelry and Christmas ornaments. But sculpting gave me my greatest satisfaction. So, upon advice from a friend, I headed for New England, the hub of the pewter and jewelry industry. My in-house experience with New England companies gave me a chance to work on projects for such companies as Disney, Hudson Pewter, & General Motors.In 1992 I founded "On A Whim". Drawing upon my experiences in the industry and my past, I began designing, sculpting & producing my own lines.
I gather inspiration from everywhere; observation of life around me, family & friends, and of course a couple of terrific cats. Once a design is solidified in my head, I carve the original in wax; often using several different types of wax to create the effect I want. I then have various molds made, from which castings of fine lead free pewter are created. Finally, each piece is hand finished to bring out the intricate detail. Each creation becomes a part of me. I strive to express a sense of movement, and an interaction between the characters or with the viewer. I'm not satisfied with a piece until I can feel the life in it emerge. That's the true challenge; bringing them to life. Being able to share these intimate WHIMs with all of you gives me great pleasure. It's great fun, and I hope that you enjoy my "On A Whim" characters as much as I enjoy creating them. So as promised...... |
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