Sculptor Zenos Frudakis molds wet clay underneath his hands, carving out a wrinkle, a fingernail, the wave of a windswept curl. As he works, he learns about the man beneath the clay, listening to ...

CHICO — Deep shades of blue and green are shown in artist Dayton Claudio’s work, his favorite colors, which is currently featured along with late artist Nora Pineda’s work at the Chico Art Center.

‘Leather-hard clay’ is firmer than wet clay - it is good for detailed carving. Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touch. At this ...

‘Leather-hard clay’ is firmer than wet clay - it is good for detailed carving. Clay is leather-hard when it has dried for a few hours and has become slightly stiff. It feels cool to the touch. At this ...