I’ve been thinking about lost time lately. The time I’ve spent trying to beat Randy’s score at computer mahjong. The time I’ve spent watching television. Time I’ve spent staring at my workshop, trying start a new project, but being distracted. Where does all that “lost time” go? Does it vanish like a melted icycle, or … Continue reading
Steampunk Snowglobes … unwound
I make snowglobes, or snow-less waterglobes, whichever you prefer. Since I’ve never used “snow” I make up my own terms. Someone asked: how did you get into steampunk designed snowglobes? It’s a chicken and egg, water and globe, spark and fire kind of question. I was making snowglobes and tiny sculptures before I’d ever heard … Continue reading
Indecision Waterglobe
This is one of my favorite snowglobes as it was a departure from my usual designs. It features several tiny people who move slightly, but never get anywhere. Two men (nicknamed Norm and Al) are high above the world on a teeter-totter, but only bounce a fraction up and down. Another figure is in a … Continue reading
Size and Perspective
How big are the sculptures and assemblies inside a Camryn Forrest snowglobe or waterglobe? Very very small. Here are some of the insert photos before the scene is enclosed inside a globe. The ruler gives a clear idea of just how small the space is. I find this to be a welcome challenge, and not … Continue reading
Welcome to my world of custom waterglobes, snowglobes and curious inventions
All my life I have been fascinated with miniatures, from dollhouses to tiny souvenir buildings, to the worlds within snowglobes. At many art galleries and shows, I wondered why I never saw snowglobes presented as art, and I began to experiment with making tiny sculptures to place inside globes. In addition, with the rich metallics, … Continue reading
Eiffel Fine
Despite the pun, “Eiffel Fine” evolved from my desire to look at things in different ways. The iconic Eiffel Tower would look much different if upside down. I wanted to use tiny sculptures of this landmark in a new way.