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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

A while back I made a short series of wall hanging "heads." Aldus, Sprig, Weeble and Psydon. I didn't love the wood backgrounds, but I did like the way the heads displayed on the wall. I think I'm going to take another stab at it with a different mounting surface. #ceramic #arttoy #sculpture #clay

A squared off small ceramic head mounted to a squared off background. The head has long ears like a goat that droop down on both sides. It also has stripped horns that curve up from both sides. There are little creatures tucked into the horns and sitting on the top of the head.

A squared off ceramic head with simple eyes looks out at you. It has long drooping ears like a goat. Out of the sides of the head are twisted horns that taper to a blunt point. on the horns sit little creatures with simple faces similar to the large head.

A squared off simple head looks out at you. The face has two long teeth like a bunny. The head has two long bunny ears sprouting up from the top. The sides of the head have two small wings.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

This is an amazing #artshare. If you are looking for artists to follow this is a goldmine. There is A LOT of brilliant work and humans here. Some of my favorites were: @nooskadraws.bsky.social , @jabberwick.bsky.social , and of course @abigaillarson.com . Go check it out, you won't regret it.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

"Mushroom Banditos" will be part of my shop update tomorrow (05.25.25) with several other new series I've been working on. Most people are surprised to find that often my small sculptures are $35. It's all I need to keep making them. #miniartmodels #artshare #ceramic #figures #mushrooms

Four small brightly colored figures in the shape of mushrooms. The caps of the mushrooms are hats covering their little heads. They all have a bandana tied below their eyes.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

I've been working on a series of little dinosaurs. Here's the triceratops. #ceramics #sculpture #miniartmodels #artshare

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

I've been experimenting with making an urmine-ferret-mongoose critter. This is 1 of 3 that I've made so far. I have only shared them here on Bsky so far (Bsky exclusive🥳). #miniartmodel #sculpture #artshare #ceramic #mongoose

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I don't know that I've ever written about this piece before. Here goes..."Twitter" is an older work of mine. A bird figure carves up his environment into idealized versions of itself. It then scatters them out to the world. This leaves a stump for it where a tree should be... Too subtle?

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

If you're like me you're looking for other artists to connect with here on bsky. Take a look at this #artshare. Some really great work here to explore. Jump in, share yours and repost 🥰

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

A while back the PTA (Parent Teacher Assoc.) at my kids school asked me to make a piece for the art auction fundraiser. I made these two standing figures. I'm not sure how much they raised, or who they went home with, but I did enjoy making them. They stand about 8" tall.

A small figure wearing a hood with two large horns jutting from the sides. The figure has a simple peaceful face. The horns have small creatures huddled together sitting on top of them. In the figure's left hand there is a sculpture of a small bird that looks like it was sewn from fabric. It has little button eyes.

A small ceramic figure with a simple peaceful face. It has horns that are like swirled tentacles with stripes on them. Two more tentacles hang down from behind each ear on the figure. The tantacles are striped with alternating dark and light colors. The figure is wearing a hood and standing looking at the viewer.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Kill Taupe has created a visual mythology. His character driven illustrations (and sculpture) go from humorous every day life to political/social commentary. Strong design & sharp wit have kept him one of my fav artists to follow on socials for years now. I love his process clips - go check him out.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I wanted to thank everyone who reshared my post from yesterday. It made me feel like I mattered on a day that was headed the other direction. It'll be a slow build back but this was a great way to start it. Thank you! 💕

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Shop update today (04/12/25). My Instagram account was deleted. Apparently there is nothing I can do to get it back. If you followed me there and care to again find me at : mudmonkey_studio

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

At one point I was painting a lot of art cards. They were fun, but tiny and took a long time. This wasn't a good combination for someone who sells art for a living. Here are a few of my favorites.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Amanda Anderson's work dances on the edge where careful geometry knitts together into organic forms. I struggled to choose just one piece to share. Click below and go treat yourself to a few minutes you're guaranteed to enjoy.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

We live on a very small farm (chickens). Chick hatching season is my very favorite thing about it. These little fuzzy balls of energy are the amazingly heart warming. I hope they brighten your day too. 🐣 #chicks #spring #farmlife

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I just discovered Julian Miholics work this week and find it to be deeply inspiring. Go check it out, I promise it's worth your time.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

A new Mythling. I haven't shared this anywhere else yet. Kind of a Bsky exclusive.

A small ceramic animal. It has the head of a fox and a bushy tail. Atop its head sit two things horns. Its front paws are pronounced and much larger than its back paws. It's expression is happy and peaceful.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I'm really enjoying Fawnlorn's nature and folklore inspired figures. I find it fascinating when a piece requires so many different skills to produce. Sewing, sculpting, painting, drawing and a bit of engineering! Lovely work that you should check out.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

This is another new Mythling. I'm really enjoying making these. They're a little more complex than my Mudlings which gives me some room to play with design. Now I have to figure out what to name each of them...any ideas on this one?

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I've been working on a new series of toys and made this very short video to introduce it. My most recent series (small woodland animals) is called Mudlings. This new series focuses on imaginary creatures. I'm calling it Mythlings. #artshare #ceramic #sculpture #handmade #arttoy #figure #kitsune

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

It was difficult to choose which of Beth's (aka UnfamiliarArts) pieces to share. This skull in clay is magnificent and I can't wait to see it finished. Beth's small creations are often natural/mythical creatures with surfaces influenced by old New England folk art. Check it out & share your favs!

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Eva Funderburgh's work slays me! Their figures are personality fused with whimsy, wrapped gorgeous glaze treatments. They look like shino to me but I'm not 100% sure. It was so hard to choose what to repost - this one won because it contains 3 different works. Check it out, you will thank me.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Back in December I posted an image of this piece. I mentioned that it was large (it's impossible to tell from the image). I also mentioned that I would post something showing the actual size....here it is. Sorry for the bad image quality!

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Danielle Pedersen makes tiny ceramic pendants that are often animals. I can't get enough of these little guys. I love that the "ceramic" feel of the surface is maintained and the judicious use of gold luster is fantastic. 🥰

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It's been a while since I made a figure in this style. I really enjoy these guys. They leave a lot of room for story telling. Maybe 2025 will be their come-back year. #ceramic #sculpture #handmade #arttoy #figure

The image is of a grid of small two leg figures. There are nine boxes. The first figure has a simple face that only has two dots for eyes. It has big twisted horns and is wearing a rabbit puppet on one hand. The second has the same style face, but seems to be wearing a bear suit. It's head is bandaged as well as one arm. In the crux of the arm is a bee hive. There are little bees sitting on the shoulder and head of the figure. The next figure has the same style face but this one has a bird puppet on one hand and a small snowman in the other. The bird puppet is putting a carrot on the snow man's face. The next figure has small horn and is wearing a baby carrier on it's front. There is a tiny figure in the carrier in the same style as all these figures. This figure also has little wings instead of arms. The fifth figure is dressed like batman with horns and a bat broach on it's chest. Instead of tools in it's belt it has little figures in the same style as all the figures on the page. The sixth figure has the same simple face. This one has big ears like a fox and is holding a sprouting seed in it's right hand. Resting in the crux of that arm is a little skeleton in the style of these figures. The seventh figure is has the head of a squid with little tentacles coming out of the neck area. Over the shoulders are two more larger tentacles. It has two arms that clasp together out front holding a small boat with two more small squid figures in it. The either figure has long twisted horns sprouting from the sides of it's head. It's arms have little feathers sprouting from the elbows and in it's left hand is a small bird nest with an egg in it. The horns have several small colorful birds sitting on them. The last figure has a puppet on it's right arm that is holding a heart. Both figures have small horns but the larger figure has a sewn up wound where it's heart would be. The puppet has a skeleton face.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I'm still just learning my way around bsky but I have really enjoyed #artshare posts. I know a lot of you who see these are artists too and I would encourage you to check these out. I'm finding all kinds of wonderful people to follow and engage with.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Justin King creates "taxidermy-like" sculpture with cardboard and other found materials. I spent a long time looking at his work. He demonstrates a deep understanding of 3d form that I find to be very rare. Take a minute to check it out, you won't regret it.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I wanted to share another ceramicist's work that I've been enjoying. While Bethany Krull's work isn't always "small" it often has detailed small creatures included in the design. Her feed is worth your time. Go check it out. #ceramic #handmade #smallceramicmodels

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Headed to USPS with a full bin today. Thank you so much for your support. Your Mudlings are on the way! 💕 #ceramic #handmade #clay #miniartmodel

The photo is of two small boxes in the foreground and lots of plastic shipping bags in the background. There are three small ceramic figures sitting on the box that is closest to the camera. They are a size that would fit nicely in your hand. Their expressions are jovial and happy.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I've been fumbling my way around bluesky trying to find other artists who make "mini sculpture" (especially from clay). Lisa Stevens pieces are wonderful. It checks all my boxes. Go check it out.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I'm fascinated with the idea of making art that others get to play with. In my experience this isn't something that galleries love, but is something that people seem to enjoy.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Mudlings are small ceramic animals that I create. They are solid clay painted with underglazes. I'm enamored with the idea of making things people can play with. These are my tribute to that idea. About once a month I put up a new set on my website shop. #miniartmodels #minisculpture #clay #handmade

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day my friends. At the end of the day our relationships with those we care about are what really matter. Go make sure they know. These beauties will be available tomorrow in my shop at noon (02/15).

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Another older piece. This one explores parenting too (I was on a theme!). I wanted to reflect on how wide potential (the birds) in youth gives way to narrowed and powerful expertise in adulthood (the blue bird). I'm not sure if what I'm saying makes sense. As usual, a seed represents potential.

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Frequently my pieces are allegories for my life experiences. This one marks my realization that making a person doesn't mean you understand them. Often a child's needs don't match what we think they need. Veggies are healthy but don't help robots to be healthy. #art #ceramic #figure #sculpture

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Sometimes I paint. This is an art card 2.5"x3.5"

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Simonboses @simon-boses.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I make sculpture out of clay. Often I go by "Mudmonkey" or Simon "Mudmonkey" Boses - however, that was too long for a handle here. Happy to be here. Looking forward to seeing a lot of great art. #ceramic #ceramicfigure #popsurealism #mudmonkey

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