(H036) Rattlesnake - Color Chart Bryce Canyon is one of those places with its red sandstone spires that links reality and fantasy.  I was 16 when we walked the paths; fascinated by the magic of nature all around me.  I loved the contrast of the green pines thriving in that arid environment, their colors framed against the red of the canyon.  But with me too, was the posted warning - "Beware of rattlesnakes". Creating my diamond backed rattlesnake allows me to return for a bit to Bryce.

(H037) Rooster - Color Chart When I was a kid of 10 a bantam rooster joined our family.  I was an only child, so being his senior, it was my responsibility to show him the ropes.  You see, in a sense, he was entering my territory.  Unfortunately he didn't understand, so daily we sparred together in his "bedroom". That was 50 years ago, and in retrospect I now realize how comical it must have looked.  I chuckle when I think of that innocent time, playing with my "carrot-topped sib".

(H038) Saddle - Color Chart When I began to use this clay back in the 70's,  I realized its potential to make a faux leather look.  From early childhood the look and feel of leather has drawn me.  It's so easy to tool this clay as you would leather.  If you've read about my cowboy hats and boots, you'll know I admit to being a closet cowgirl.  I even bought a saddle a few years at a garage sale, and I don't even own a horse!  So of course, making saddles of clay does satisfy.