A. Layman is an artist known for her Custom Made Flasks, Pocket Watch Cases, and beautiful Leather Masks, which have been featured in theatrical productions worldwide. Selected by the City of San Marcos to paint one of ten seven-foot-tall Mermaid statues for public display, she continues to expand her creative reach. Working across leather, polymer clay, charcoal, pyrography, and more, Layman creates one-of-a-kind sculptures and accessories that merge steampunk, fantasy, and whimsy. Through her studio, she crafts custom pieces that invite collectors and performers to step into a world of imagination and mystery.
Among working on other things and trying to find employment so I don’t become homeless, I have been working on getting my paintings ready for photographing to make prints. Lighting as proven most difficult since many of my paintings are on wood backgrounds and I do enjoy the wood fibers
I have been with Etsy for 15 years and I have been wanting to say goodbye to it for quiet some time. I can’t say when exactly it became more a hindrance than a tool for my business, but this past year I had to wonder why I was jumping
I try to remain optimistic in the belief that things will get better, but at the same time I am reminded daily of the short time we each have in this existence. You just have to try to do the best with what time you have. Another year is here
