The Process

My sculpted Santas are created individually out of clay. Great care is given to detail the inclusion of laugh lines, wrinkles, furrowed brows, moles, and realistic glastic eyes. Some color is applied, and the faces are baked in a conventional oven. Everyday people serve as my models, and there are absolutely no molds or forms used. Each is an individual work of art; a guaranteed One of a Kind.

All of my Santas are assembled in the same fashion. I begin with a wood frame, over which the head fits and is screwed into place. This is then mounted on and securely fastened to a wood base. I then attach heavy wire arms. The arms and upper body are wrapped with a combination of quilt batting and foam. From here I begin the task of dressing them - choosing either the "woodsy" look, or regal attire.One Santa will be completely finished from this point on, so that each gets my full, undivided attention. The beard and eyebrows are applied after Santa is dressed, and his glasses and hat are last. I then concentrate on his accessories, most of which I make or sew myself.

 

Each one of my Santas is a labor of love. My sculpted Santas are numbered "One of One," personally signed, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

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Read more about the process and learn about Helen
in a magazine article from the Voices newspaper.