About
Hello and welcome to my studio space!
My name is Natalie Ruiz, and I have been creating fantasy art for over 15 years. I live and work in Colorado, United States, where I have made my home for more than 20 years. As a self-taught artist, art has long been a way for me to step away from the everyday, to feel inspiration and admiration, and to connect with others in many different ways.
Working primarily with clay and mixed media, I draw inspiration from nature and myth, as well as from the quieter inner worlds we don’t always share.
Please feel invited to look around and meet my creations. While each piece is created with its own tale in mind, they still have much to tell when they are met by you.
Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy looking around.
About My Work
Each sculpture is a one-of-a-kind (OOAK) piece. Most figures measure around 12 inches in height without the base and are built over a sturdy wire armature. Every sculpture is entirely hand-sculpted from artist-grade polymer clay, without the use of molds.
Clothing elements may be sculpted directly or created using mixed media such as fabrics or other textile materials, depending on the character and concept of the piece.
All eyes are handmade by me using heat-resistant resin. Hair is created from materials such as viscose, wool, or mohair. The sculptures are painted using professional-grade heat-set paints and finished with great attention to detail and longevity.