My name is Lauren Bramble. I have a very small studio in Manchester, Maryland in a rural area where I see birds, horses, chickens and wildlife every day. Sculpting has always been a way to help me use my creativity and to spread some joy and whimsy out into the world. I fight daily with chronic pain and illness and these friendly miniature animals brighten my day.

My figures tend to be humorous or whimsical, and based on nature and animals: birds of all sorts, our pets, our chickens, or whatever creatures catch my interest when I'm working the clay. Chickens show up a lot because they have a tremendous amount of personality and great attitudes. I spend time watching the wild birds at our birdfeeders and they inspire a lot of my work. Crows and ravens, the jokers of the bird world and fellow collectors of sparkly bits, are also frequent subjects.

My main intent is to convey a sense of humor and kindness. If they make someone smile then I've done the best thing an artist can do. I've spread a tiny bit of joy and humor, and that makes the world just a wee bit better.