About Me

My name is Ruby Huang and I am a clay miniaturist with over 14 years of experience in my craft. I create miniature sculptures as small as a few millimeters in size as well as functional clay artworks of both original and fandom-inspired design.

Since 2012, I’ve collectively called my miniature works 'Claybies' -- short for clay babies. My style is largely inspired by fond childhood memories of 90's video games, cartoons, and anime. I continue to be inspired today by a growing love for fantasy, nature, and pop culture.

Each and every piece is individually sculpted, oven-cured, then painted with artist-grade materials to achieve a unique one of a kind flair. No molds, 3D printing, nor visual aids are used in my work. Sculptures range from standalone collectibles like desktop buddies or shelf decor to multimedia wall art or dioramas. Functional clay artworks may include artisan keycaps, plant propagation tube stands, photo stands, trinket trays, magnets, and charms.

I am best known as the Guinness World Record holder of "Smallest Handmade Pokemon Sculptures" and have won various artist awards including 'Most Playful' and 'Best 3D Aspiring Professional Artist' at the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society conference. My works have been featured by various social media outlets including those of Cartoon Network, Kotaku, DeviantArt, and Sculpey. Since the start of my craft, I have attended over 20 art-focused events across the U.S. spanning from anime, gaming, and comic conventions to art fairs and cultural events.

When my hands aren't busy kneading a piece of clay, I’m likely giving belly rubs to my good boy Finn (pictured above), chasing my little one with endless bouts of energy, tending to my excessive collection of indoor houseplants, or playing the latest installation in the Pokémon series.

Awards

2016 | Guinness World Record Award for 'Smallest Handmade Pokemon Sculptures' (link 1) (link 2)

2013 | Philadelphia Science Fiction Society Artwork Award for "Best 3D Aspiring Professional Artist"

2012 | Philadelphia Science Fiction Society Artwork Award for "Most Playful"

Honorable mentions

Kotaku

Threadless

Comicbook

Cartoon Network (tumblr)

Cartoon Network (twitter)

Cartoon Network (instagram)

Interviews