"Atomic Fire"—a handmade resin cat figurine

Handle with extreme admiration.

Atomic Fire was cast in blazing translucent orange, fading into pale, heat-washed clarity at her limbs. Her face burns a deeper red, like the core of a flame at its hottest point. Light pours through her in molten gradients, giving her a constant, simmering glow.

Her eyes are sharp and unflinching, adding to her dangerous presence. She feels intense, untouchable, and alive with heat. The kind of piece that commands attention, then dares you to get any closer.

About These Artisan Resin Cats

• Approximately 3.25 inches tall
• Handmade in Arizona
• Like diamonds, these cats are pressurized to increase clarity
• I sculpted the prototype by hand using polymer clay, then created the mold from silicone rubber. This mold is exclusive to Brutal Sun Art. I’ll only get so many castings before the prototype wears down or breaks
• Each cat must spend at least 9 hours in a pressure pot, which limits how many I can make each week. I’m also a caretaker for a parent with Alzheimer’s, so my studio time is limited
• Every cat receives extensive sanding, painting, and varnishing
• Their tiny eyes are hand-painted under magnification. I developed this skill through years of painting OOAK fashion doll eyes—few artists can paint at this scale with this level of precision
• The foils, alcohol inks, glitters and other found objects used to make these cats yield wildly unpredictable results. As such, each one is OOAK. I cannot make duplicate cats if I tried!