On A Whim Dana Masters; Sculptor and founder of On A Whim
""Hi," I'd like to introduce to you my collection of pewter figurines, ornaments, & other Whims... ...but first I'd like to take a few steps back; I was graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a bachelors degree in fine arts. After graduation I headed for Williamsburg, VA where I spent several years honing my skills in different media including designing and carving jewelry and Christmas ornaments. But sculpting gave me my greatest satisfaction. So upon advice from a friend, I headed for New England where the hub of the pewter and jewelry industry is located. My in house experience with New England Companies gave me a chance to work on projects for Companies such as Disney, Hudson Pewter, & General Motors. In 1992 I founded On A Whim. Drawing upon my experiences in the industry and my past I began designing, sculpting & producing my own lines . I gather inspiration from everywhere; from observing life around me to family & friends, and of course a couple of terrific cats. Once a design is solidified in my head I carve the original in wax; often using several different types of wax to create the effect I want. I then have various Molds made of the original from which castings of fine lead free pewter are made. Finally each piece is hand finished to bring out all of the intricate detail. Each creation becomes a part of me. I strive to express a sense of movement and interaction between the characters or with the viewer, and I'm not satisfied with a piece until I can feel the life in it emerge. That's the true challenge; bringing them to life. Being able to share these intimate WHIMS with all of you gives me great pleasure. It's great fun, and I hope that you enjoy my "On A Whim” characters as much as I enjoy creating them.
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