Lynda Sappington, Sculptor and Writer
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"Flights of Fiction," an anthology of stories set in the Miami Valley, Ohio, which includes a suspense/horror story by Lynda Sappington.
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"Sculpting 101: A Primer for the Self-taught Artist" Second Edition, by Lynda Sappington
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"Star Sons: Dawn of the Two" a novel by Lynda Sappington
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"Star Sons Book 2: The Gathering Alliance" second book in the "Star Sons" trilogy by Lynda Sappington
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Lynda Sappington, Sculptor
Lynda Sappington with her life-size sculpture, "Nanning 374: Spirit of the Friesian"
Lynda Sappington is well-known both as a sculptor and a writer. You can see her sculptures at www.TheSculptedHorse.com. She does commissioned portraits, trophies, memorial pieces and various other art projects. Her artwork is collected world-wide and she has made many prestigious horse show trophies, year-end awards and racing trophies.
See the "News" section to learn about the Sculpting Workshop Lynda will be teaching in 2013!
Sappington is also known as a writer, with her how-to book on sculpting, Sculpting 101: A Primer for the Self-taught Artist, now in its second edition, and the first two novels of a fantasy trilogy also published. In 2012, she had a horror story accepted to an anthology that will be published early in 2013l. She has also written numerous articles for magazines over the years, and was the publisher and the sculpting columnist for ARTVoices, an online magazine now out of circulation. She is currently the newsletter editor for the Dancing Horse Farm newsletter, which you can see at www.myDHF.com. Sappington is a member of the Western Ohio Writers Association. You can learn more about her books below.
See the "News" section to learn about the Sculpting Workshop Lynda will be teaching in 2013!
Sappington is also known as a writer, with her how-to book on sculpting, Sculpting 101: A Primer for the Self-taught Artist, now in its second edition, and the first two novels of a fantasy trilogy also published. In 2012, she had a horror story accepted to an anthology that will be published early in 2013l. She has also written numerous articles for magazines over the years, and was the publisher and the sculpting columnist for ARTVoices, an online magazine now out of circulation. She is currently the newsletter editor for the Dancing Horse Farm newsletter, which you can see at www.myDHF.com. Sappington is a member of the Western Ohio Writers Association. You can learn more about her books below.
Lynda Sappington, Writer
Sculpting 101: A Primer for the Self-taught Artist, Second Edition.
"If you've always wanted to play in clay but didn't know how, this is the book for you! Internationally collected and award-winning sculptor Lynda Sappington shares her knowledge in simple, clear language and numerous pictures how to work in water-based clay, polymer clay and professional plastilene. New in this second edition of "Sculpting 101" is a chapter on how to make a carriage and one on shipping both raw clay pieces to the foundry and finished castings to customers. The entire book has been revised and updated, including a revised and expanded suppliers' list and a new horse measurement chart. Other subjects covered include: armatures (for both animal and figurative sculptures as well as busts); how to make and cast reliefs; how to measure horses and other subjects for portraits; how to make a one-piece mold; how to cast in paper, resin and bronze; style and design; editions and certificates of authenticity; foundries and how to talk to them. Two of the four appendices show in pictures and words two different methods of casting bronze. "For those embarking on the adventure of sculpture, this text will help guide them thruogh the many stages. Lynda presents the information in a clear, straightforward way, making the information accessible even to the novice sculptor."
Meredith Roedel, Tallix Foundry Inc., Beacon NY
New in the second edition: A chapter on carriage-building; a chapter on shipping raw clay sculptures to distant foundries; lots of other new information. Completely revised and updated.
See the Table of Contents and a sample chapter here.
Click here to order.
"If you've always wanted to play in clay but didn't know how, this is the book for you! Internationally collected and award-winning sculptor Lynda Sappington shares her knowledge in simple, clear language and numerous pictures how to work in water-based clay, polymer clay and professional plastilene. New in this second edition of "Sculpting 101" is a chapter on how to make a carriage and one on shipping both raw clay pieces to the foundry and finished castings to customers. The entire book has been revised and updated, including a revised and expanded suppliers' list and a new horse measurement chart. Other subjects covered include: armatures (for both animal and figurative sculptures as well as busts); how to make and cast reliefs; how to measure horses and other subjects for portraits; how to make a one-piece mold; how to cast in paper, resin and bronze; style and design; editions and certificates of authenticity; foundries and how to talk to them. Two of the four appendices show in pictures and words two different methods of casting bronze. "For those embarking on the adventure of sculpture, this text will help guide them thruogh the many stages. Lynda presents the information in a clear, straightforward way, making the information accessible even to the novice sculptor."
Meredith Roedel, Tallix Foundry Inc., Beacon NY
New in the second edition: A chapter on carriage-building; a chapter on shipping raw clay sculptures to distant foundries; lots of other new information. Completely revised and updated.
See the Table of Contents and a sample chapter here.
Click here to order.
NEW! "Flights of Fiction"
I am VERY excited to announce the release of the new anthology, "Flights of Fiction," short stories set in the Miami Valley, Ohio. This book includes a short story of mine, "Lisa Goodman, Writer" which is a real departure for me - no magic, no fantasy, a real suspense/horror story! The book will be released April 15, 2013. You can order it from me or on Amazon for $11.95, but if you order it from me, I'll be happy to autograph it for you (shipping charges should be around $5 extra). There will be a release party in Xenia OH on May 3, which is also First Friday in Xenia.
On Friday, May 3, there will be a "Flights of Fiction" launch party where the authors will do readings and sign books, and books will be available for only $10! The launch party will be at Blue Jacket Books, 30 S. Detroit St., Xenia Ohio, at 7 PM. Xenia will also be having their first First Friday event of the year, so there will be plenty of refreshments and fun to enjoy! Come to the launch party! It should be great fun!
On Friday, May 3, there will be a "Flights of Fiction" launch party where the authors will do readings and sign books, and books will be available for only $10! The launch party will be at Blue Jacket Books, 30 S. Detroit St., Xenia Ohio, at 7 PM. Xenia will also be having their first First Friday event of the year, so there will be plenty of refreshments and fun to enjoy! Come to the launch party! It should be great fun!
Fiction
Watch for an announcement about an anthology of stories based in the Miami Valley, Ohio, coming in early 2013! It includes a horror story by Lynda Sappington.
“Star Sons - Dawn of the Two” a fantasy novel by Lynda Sappington.
Every few generations, a mage of great evil appears and wreaks havoc on the world. To defeat this evil, a Star Son is born, heralded by the unique star-shaped mark on his arm. This generation’s enemy is Broga, a mage so malevolent that, for the first time in history, two Star Sons are born in the same generation. Broga covets their power and will use any means to gain it – even murder.
As young children, Ethan and Jake Payne, the Star Sons of this era, are taken from England to America by their parents to protect them from Broga. The boys are soon orphaned and grow up with no magical training. Now teenagers, Ethan and Jake must find their own way back to the magical world and learn the magic they need to defeat Broga. Will they survive long enough to find help? Or will help, perhaps, find them?
"Star Sons" Sample Chapter
Trade Paperback. Available on Amazon.com now! Click here to order. The gorgeous cover art for this novel is by Elin Pendleton, www.elinart.com.
Every few generations, a mage of great evil appears and wreaks havoc on the world. To defeat this evil, a Star Son is born, heralded by the unique star-shaped mark on his arm. This generation’s enemy is Broga, a mage so malevolent that, for the first time in history, two Star Sons are born in the same generation. Broga covets their power and will use any means to gain it – even murder.
As young children, Ethan and Jake Payne, the Star Sons of this era, are taken from England to America by their parents to protect them from Broga. The boys are soon orphaned and grow up with no magical training. Now teenagers, Ethan and Jake must find their own way back to the magical world and learn the magic they need to defeat Broga. Will they survive long enough to find help? Or will help, perhaps, find them?
"Star Sons" Sample Chapter
Trade Paperback. Available on Amazon.com now! Click here to order. The gorgeous cover art for this novel is by Elin Pendleton, www.elinart.com.
Star Sons Book 2: The Gathering Alliance
Star Sons Book 2: The Gathering Alliance
a fantasy novel by Lynda Sappington
This book is the second in the Star Sons trilogy. A few days after the final battle in "Star Sons - Dawn of the Two," Ethan Payne leaves his brother Jake behind with Merlin while Ethan goes to Faerie for training. After Jake's had six months more training with Merlin, he goes to train with the Wood Elves. When their training is finished, the young mages will share their learning and work to perfect their knowledge and skills. Of course, things can't go smoothly or there would be no story to tell! Romance, adventure, discoveries, re-discoveries and experiences both wonderful and horrifying await the Star Sons on their journeys to become fully-trained mages. With all the work they've done to prepare for the coming war, are they finally ready to face their enemy?
Star Sons 2 Sample Chapter
Trade Paperback. Available on Amazon.com now! Click here to order.
The gorgeous cover art for this novel is by Elin Pendleton, www.elinart.com.
Star Sons Book 3 (the final book of the trilogy) is still being worked on. Ordering information will be posted here when it's available.
a fantasy novel by Lynda Sappington
This book is the second in the Star Sons trilogy. A few days after the final battle in "Star Sons - Dawn of the Two," Ethan Payne leaves his brother Jake behind with Merlin while Ethan goes to Faerie for training. After Jake's had six months more training with Merlin, he goes to train with the Wood Elves. When their training is finished, the young mages will share their learning and work to perfect their knowledge and skills. Of course, things can't go smoothly or there would be no story to tell! Romance, adventure, discoveries, re-discoveries and experiences both wonderful and horrifying await the Star Sons on their journeys to become fully-trained mages. With all the work they've done to prepare for the coming war, are they finally ready to face their enemy?
Star Sons 2 Sample Chapter
Trade Paperback. Available on Amazon.com now! Click here to order.
The gorgeous cover art for this novel is by Elin Pendleton, www.elinart.com.
Star Sons Book 3 (the final book of the trilogy) is still being worked on. Ordering information will be posted here when it's available.
