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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hihi #portfolioday! I am a US based artist who largely sculpts these days. I primarily do figure sculpting, but sometimes a dragon or a critter make it in. Hoping to make it into the studio more this year. #ceramics #sculpture #queerart #sapphicart

A small sculpture of a femme figure, headless and armless but striding forward, glazed in green and purple. Organically shaped cutouts show through to a hollow center.

A sculpture of a small black pug, looking up.

A bust of a masculine head, looking off to one side. The iron wash used adds some color and definition to his beard and hair. A crack formed at the chin.

A sculpture of a mermaid running her hands back through her hair, photo taken from the side. Beside her is another feminine torso, carved into with a design of swirls and circles.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The result of a figure sculpture workshop I took last month. Had a lot of fun and got to try some stuff I'm not used to. Chrome red over celadon glaze, on buff clay. #ceramics #sculpture #handmade #art #wueerart #queersculpture #sapphicart #figurestudy

A figure sculpture of a person kneeling to bathe, face turned up and hands in their hair. The sculpture is glazed a light green, with bits of red and brown poking through where the glaze broke over ridges and curves. The sculpture sits on a metal table. Behind the sculpture and table is an empty pottery studio.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Some experimental work in black clay, using the glazes available to me at the studio. #ceramics #art #sculpture #queerart #sapphicart #figurestudy #mushrooms

A small figure made of black clay, with greenish blue glaze on top. There are mushroom like growths sculpted as coming out of the left side of the figure, and the right side has exaggerated bones and curves.

The back side of a small figure made of black clay, with greenish blue glaze on top. There are mushroom like growths sculpted as coming out of the left side of the figure (viewer's right), and the right side (viewer's left) has exaggerated bones and curves.

The back side of small figure made of black clay, with greenish blue glaze on top. There are mushroom like growths sculpted as coming out of the left side of the figure (viewer's right), and the right side (viewer's left) has exaggerated bones and curves.

The right side of a small figure made of black clay, with greenish blue glaze on top. There are mushroom like growths sculpted as coming out of the left side of the figure, and the right side has exaggerated bones and curves.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I made my friend a blanket for Christmas! I can see a lot of issues with it, and now I never want to knit a blanket again, but it was my first attempt to make something striped.

A striped blanket in earth tones of brown, orange, greys, and cream. It is folded up on a beige carpet floor underneath a small fake Christmas tree.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I made a hat! The Rock Cap by Veronica Wilson, with Quince & Co's Osprey yarn in "honey" color. #fiberarts #knitting #quinceandco #beanie

A picture of a hand knit beanie with a ribbed brim and moss stitch body. The yarn used is a goldenrod yellow color.

A picture of a hand knit beanie with a ribbed brim and moss stitch body. The yarn used is a goldenrod yellow color. This photo is a close up of the moss stitch and ribbing.

A picture of a hand knit beanie with a ribbed brim and moss stitch body. The yarn used is a goldenrod yellow color. This photo shows the top of the beanie.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Struggling to get into the studio lately due to being sick and tired, took up knitting instead.

A photo of a hand knit, oversized raglan style sweater in a varied yarn that has vibrant pinks, yellows, blues, teals, and black throughout.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I'd planned to make flowers to attach to this vase, but she'd dried too much by the time I got back to her. So, carving it is! #ceramics #sculpture #figurestudy #queerart #sapphicart

A sculpture sitting on a small metal banding wheel of a feminine figure with circles and squiggly lines carved into the surface. It is hollow and intended to be used as a vase. Behind it is a crumpled plastic sheet, a used board, and the empty pottery studio.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

She has a head now!! Gotta wait for the clay to dry enough to trust the head will stay on, tho... #mermaid #ceramics #art #sculpture #queerart #sapphicart #laguna #b3brown

An unfired dark brown clay sculpture of a mermaid from the front.

An unfired dark brown clay sculpture of a mermaid from above, showing her face.

An unfired dark brown clay sculpture of a mermaid from the side.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Trying something new? She's not nearly done yet, still got a lot of work to do but I needed to let her dry enough to be able to work on other stuff without worrying about breaking her 😂 #sculpture #mermaid #ceramics #queerart #sapphicart

A front view of the torso of a mermaid made of dark brown clay, with arms raised and supported on one side with blocks of foam. Behind her is her tail, but it is only partially visible. In the background is a pottery studio, empty.

A side view of the torso of a mermaid made of dark brown clay, with arms raised and supported on one side with blocks of foam. Behind her is her tail. In the background is a pottery studio.

A side view of the torso of a mermaid made of dark brown clay, with arms raised. Behind her is her tail. In the background is a pottery studio.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Different angle on the vase because the color wasn't picking up well in the previous pictures.

A clay torso glazed in green and purple with irregular cutouts around the upper chest.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

This might be my favorite thing I've ever made, which is hilarious bc it took months for me to glaze it bc I hated it. #ceramics #pottery #clay #laguna #torso #figurestudy #femmebodies #feminine #queerart #sapphicart

A feminine torso made of white clay, with irregular cutouts around the chest and shoulders. It is covered in a green glaze with drips of purple from the cutouts. The background is a pottery studio with large, wide windows and many tables.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Finally got some glaze on a piece I finished like.... Months ago lol. #ceramic #figurestudy #queerart #sapphicart

A clay torso with cutouts around the upper chest and shoulders. It is glazed green with purple dripping from the cutouts. It sits on a round metal base in front of a bay of windows.

A side view of a clay torso with cutouts around the upper chest and shoulders. It is glazed green with purple dripping from the cutouts. It sits on a round metal base in front of a bay of windows.

A back view of a clay torso with cutouts around the upper chest and shoulders. It is glazed green with purple dripping from the cutouts. It sits on a round metal base in front of a bay of windows.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

finally got back into the studio for a minute to finish up this little lady. #ceramics #sculpture #figurestudy #art #queerart #sapphicart

A front-facing view of a headless dark brown clay figure of a femme body leaning forward. It sits on a clay-streaked board in front of open windows. A vase with yellow flowers sits on the other side of the table.

A side view of a headless dark brown clay figure of a femme body leaning forward. It sits on a clay-streaked board.

A side view of a headless dark brown clay figure of a femme body leaning forward. It sits on a clay-streaked board in front of open windows. The sun is setting in the background.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Finally got back into the pottery studio for a bit. Gonna work on these more over the weekend. Got a figure started, and smooshed up some cones for making dragon heads. The clay was a little too soft tonight - hoping it's more workable tomorrow. #clay #ceramics #sculpture #queerart #art #sapphicart

An unfinished sculpture in dark brown clay of a mid-size, femme body with one arm on a square base. The figure is leaning forward slightly, causing folds on their belly. It does not have a head or left (viewer's right) arm yet. The background of the pottery studio is a light grey, blurred and out of focus.

Four conical lumps of clay set on a square board with red tape around the edges. Behind them is an old Target bag. All are sitting on a metal table.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

A decorative candle holder I initially intended to use with a lamp but misjudged the size. It has a heart so I post it on Valentine's Day obviously. #art #sculpture #ceramics #pottery #abstractart #love

A photo of a hollow cylindrical clay sculpture in dark brown clay with many organic cutouts, including one in the center in the shape of a heart. It sits on a blue hand-turned pottery wheel. There is a thin sculpting tool next to it, with a wooden handle and sharp, curved metal end.

A photo of a hollow cylindrical clay sculpture in dark brown clay with many organic cutouts. It sits on a blue hand-turned pottery wheel. There is a thin sculpting tool next to it, with a wooden handle and sharp, curved metal ends.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Where are you looking? This is what I'm seeing on the CDC website, which seems to have been restored.

A screenshot of the CDC website's page on transgender and gender diverse person's.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A half-finished sketch of Thrive by Daniel Popper.

A partial sketch of a sculpture's upturned face, feminine, with cracks across the surface.

A photo from below of a large sculpture of a woman holding her ribcage open. The sculpture is outdoors but underneath what appears to be a concrete ceiling.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Quick sketch of the statue Aphrodite of Sinuessa by Greek sculptor Praxiteles, from the 4th century BCE.

A pencil sketch of a statue's torso, with arms, head, and left (viewer's right) breast broken off.

A statue's torso and lower legs which are covered mostly by draped cloth carved from marble. The statue's arms, head, and left (viewer's right) breast are broken off.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Last night I went to a local craft club, but since I don't really craft I brought a sketchbook instead! Bog standard mechanical pencil and Strathmore sketch paper. Pics are of the sketch and reference. Model is Melonee R. #figurestudy #sketch #drawing #art #figure #aphrodite #venus

Pencil sketch of the back of a plus-size woman modeling underwear. She has dark skin, very short hair, and her arms raised above her head. She is looking ahead of herself and slightly to the left. A small part of another sketch is poking into this one from the left side.

Photo used as reference for the adjoining sketch, of the back of a plus-size woman modeling underwear. She has dark skin, very short hair, and her arms raised above her head. She is looking ahead of herself and slightly to the left.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Hi y'all! I work mostly with clay these days, and make a lot of silly little guys like these.

A small porcelain triceratops in white clay with blue painted details and gold painted horns.

A bust clay sculpture of a male face with a furrowed brow and a slight smirk, looking to the camera's right hand side.

A clay dragon head with mouth open, it has two sets of horns on either side of its head, a ridged throat, and sharp teeth.

A small clay feminine body with a wood-like pattern on it and three dimensional leaves scattered across it.

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Hi #portfolioday! I've never done this before so here goes. I'm a queer artist who works mainly with clay. I make a lot of little guys: mini figure studies, tiny dinosaurs and raccoons, that kind of thing. Sometimes I make bigger stuff! #sculpture #ceramics #figure #porcelain #feminine #queerart

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

HUMAN ARTISTS, use only one piece to convince people to follow you #artshare I made this little guy last year for my bestie <3

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I mostly sculpt little things out of clay like bodies, dragons, and dinosaurs. But occasionally other stuff!

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Ellie 🏳️‍⚧️ [she/her] @silvyfish.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Reposting some things over here from insta, a couple bud vases I made a few months back. #ceramics #feminine #figures #figure #sculpture #Venus #budvase

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