Pretty little gifts to make.

Mermaid Ornament by Marla L. Niederer

I know it isn’t even Halloween yet, but I have been busy making ornaments.  I created a Mermaid ornament which can also be made into a brooch doll.  

Mermaid ornament and Mermaid brooch

I also made a Mardi Gras tassel doll ornament.  

Close up of Mardi Gras tassel doll ornament by Marla L. Niederer

These projects were so much fun and easy to make!  

Mardi Gras Tassel Doll Ornament by Marla L. Niederer

Mardi Gras Tassel Doll Ornament by Marla L. Niederer

 Since I am on an ornament roll, I also thought I would share some pictures of an ornament/bust that I created called Poinsettia.  

Poinsettia by Marla L. Niederer

Hope you enjoy the pictures!

Warm hugs,

Marla

If you would like to join me in on some ornament making fun I am teaching a class on AforArtistic on how to create the Mermaid Ornament/Broach starting November 8^th, 2016.  If you would like to find out more about the class or to join me in the fun click on the link to AforArtistic.

 http://www.aforartistic.com/classes/open-classes/mermaid-ornament-brooch-with-marla-l-niederer.html

I am also teaching a class on how to create the Poinsettia Ornament/bust on AforArtistic starting on December 1^st, 2016.  If you would like to find out more about the class or join me in the fun click on the link to AforArtistic here.

 http://www.aforartistic.com/classes/open-classes/christmas-in-july-poinsettia-with-marla-niederer-cloth-doll-artist.html

If you would like to join me in a live one day workshop in Philadelphia at the Art Doll and Teddy Bear Conference to create the Mardi Gras tassel doll ornament in May 2017 you can find out more about the class by clicking on the link to the conference website. 
http://www.quinlanmuseum.com/convention/agenda-details.html

Mardi Gras Tassel Doll Ornament by Marla L. Niederer

Sign ups for the conference in Philadelphia will start November 1^st.

If you want to boost your creativity, try this….

 

Transformation by Marla L. Niederer, close up

It is really easy to chase everything shiny down the rabbit hole when you are trying to focus on developing your skills as an artist.  When I first started working as a figurative fiber artist full time it took unbelievable self-control to remain focused on figurative fiber art.  I wanted to work on my art but also make journals, learn how to watercolor, create jewelry, and everything else that caught my attention for the moment.

Transformation by Marla L. Niederer

 If I were to chase all of those interests down the rabbit hole I would not have been able to continue to develop my skills and techniques as a figurative fiber artist because the focus wouldn’t be there.  

Fire Goddess by Marla L. Niederer

But sometimes it is okay to chase all things shiny in the name of artistic cross training. Sometimes your creativity just needs a little boost. If you find yourself in a creative rut and haven’t been feeling very inspired it sometimes helps to work in a different medium than you are accustomed to.  It lets you stretch your artistic skills and gives you a different perspective. 

Hand beaded earrings by Marla L. Niederer

So, I recently rewarded myself for being so focused the past two years by taking a jewelry making and watercolor painting break.  Playing with the two mediums has resulted in several new creative sparks for my figurative fiber art. 

Reflections by Marla Niederer 

Mission accomplished!

Winter Sky by Marla L. Niederer

It’s not too late to sign up for my online class Fire Goddess that is currently being presented on AforArtistic. 

If you would like to learn more about the class and to sign up and join in on the fun just click on the following link to the AforArtistic website.

http://www.aforartistic.com/fire-goddess-with-marla-l-niederer-doll-artist.html