I
can’t believe another year has just about ended. It seems like it just fluttered by so
quickly! I don’t really make New Year
resolutions but like to take some time to reflect upon the past year and think
about changes I would like to see in the coming New Year.
When
I look back over the year I find myself quite thankful. I continue to be blessed with the comfort of
family and friends whose company I enjoy.
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| Bob & I |
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| Vola & Jason |
My
doll making has resulted in some travel this past year. I really enjoyed seeing
new places, visiting with friends made on previous trips, and making new
friends as a result.
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| California seaside |
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Kathryn & Julie
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I
started to paint and sketch wherever I go.
This has become such a joyful part of my life and helps me grow as an
artist.
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| My paintbox and painting of flowers while downstate NY |
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Indianapolis University Quartet
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I
was able to have a second critique done on my art dolls by three amazing NIADA
artists, Donna May Robinson, Sandra Oglesby, and Tanya Buckley Marriott. If you never had a formal NIADA critique done
on your work, it is an absolutely wonderful experience. It’s like having a private class focused
specifically on improving your own work by the most talented doll artists in
the world. It doesn’t get better than
that!
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| Moulin Rouge Dancers by Marla Niederer |
I’ve
learned how to slow my pace a bit more this past year and take the time to enjoy
all that surrounds me.
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| Outside my living room window |
I
have accomplished some goals this past year and look forward to working on some
new ones in the New Year.
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| Sketchbook page by Marla L. Niederer |
I
hope your New Year is filled with much laughter, love, good health, a comfortable
home in which you may rest, and many art supplies to keep your creativity
flowing!
Until
next time………
warm
hugs,
Marla
