Clifton Galleries
Mediums
Terracotta

Terracotta is a classic medium that was used by the Egyptians, Greeks, Etrustians, and Romans.  A number of my pieces are in this warm ancient material because it links the art to its past while at the same time allowing for new expression in a new environment. 
Egyptian Pyramids
Photo courtsey of www.hat.net
A typical example of a Greek sculpture in terracotta is the standing bull from the early third or fourth century BC.  The bull is seen throughout Greek architechture and culture as a symbol of Zeus.  This is one of serval works,which are now treasured momentoes of the ancient civilization.  
East Greek Terracotta Bull
Photo courtsey of www.royalathena.com
Limestone

Limestone is also a medium widely used throughout the ancient world.  The material is a white to greyish stone that is the predecessor of marble.  It was used for both facades and reliefs in several ancient structures in addition to free standing statues.

I frequently used limestone in some of my earlier reliefs.  It is a beautiful natural material that requires considerable effort and force to work.  A chisel and a jack hammer are used to work the medium.
Limestone Relief
Patricia Clifton Parks, 1976
Dry Stone

Dry stone is a medium I have begun to use in several of my reliefs.  It is a powdered stone that is molded and worked more easily than limestone.  An example of one of my reliefs in dry stone is "On A Run", a polo horse and player dashing to make the play.
Other Media Used

      India ink
      Charcoal
      Pastel
      Acrylic paints
      Soapstone
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