Darya Francuzova’s collection of animal brooches can instantly put a wide smile on anyone’s face. It feels as if you’ve stumbled into a whimsical fashion show, where every outfit stands out and highlights the personality of its wearer.
We were captivated by the diversity of outfits Darya designed for her cute animals and were curious about how this collection was born and what inspired her.
“I once took part in a polymer clay sculpting challenge,” answered the artist, “where I had to choose a theme to sculpt for 30 days. I chose animal brooches because there is a huge space for creativity. Even then, I had a Pinterest board called 'Outfits' where I saved interesting designs and color combinations in clothes. So it turned out that I dressed up my animals, inspired by real outfits that I found on the Internet," explains Darya.
And of course, in the creative process, the imagination develops even more strongly: "At that moment, I begin to play with different pieces of clay, mix different colors, and look for unusual textures that will suit. I also like to add various accessories: bags, bows, headbands. This gives the impression of a complete look, and in life, I am crazy about accessories.”
The combination of textures and tiny details that Darya used for the outfits of her adorable animal brooches is fascinating. We also loved the pastel shades she used and how well the colors harmonize.
In the future, the artist plans to further expand the variety of animals and make zebras, toucans, pigs, cows, and maybe alpacas. “The animal world is amazing, and you can be endlessly inspired by it,” says Darya.
“And of course, I have a lot of ideas for new outfits! There are also plans to create small scenes with animals in the interior, enclosed in a frame that can be hung on the wall or placed on a shelf. But here, I need to go deeper into anatomy because I want them to appear to be in motion, or sitting in chairs in a cozy home atmosphere.”
Sounds wonderful. We can’t wait to see the next collection!
Want to learn more and get inspired by Darya? Check out the latest magazine issue, where she shares a step-by-step tutorial on creating blooming letter designs with polymer clay!
These designs can be crafted into pendants, keychains, pins, magnets, or anything else your imagination envisions. Though the delicate details may appear fragile, the letter frame ensures a lasting, joyful creation.
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