Quite some years ago when the doll club All Dolled Up was active in Ottawa, I attended several of the conferences they were involved in putting together. At one of the conferences I met a doll maker that made the loveliest dolls and horses for her dolls to ride. She told me that her doll making gave her something lovely to think about and look forward to everyday.
Bear and Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer
I
always have created art from the time of my first memories as a child. Creating art has always been a gift that
helps me focus on the beauty in this world, a gift that helps keep me calm even
in the most difficult of times.
Bear and Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer
During
the time when NYS (where I live) was the epicenter of the pandemic in the US
and everything was shut down, I decided it was time to throw myself into a new
art doll project to keep something beautiful and fun to focus on day to day.
Bear and Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer
I
chose to start working on Bear and Raccoon Magic at that time and, despite the
events unfolding in the world, I was able to keep joy in my heart and
relatively calm.
Bear Magic Shoes by Marla L. Niederer
The
hats that the Bear and Raccoon Magic wear were inspired by the many adorable
hats my granddaughter wears and also what bear and raccoon symbolize in various
cultures.
Bear and Raccoon Magic Hats by Marla L. Niederer
Bear,
to me, symbolizes a strong and healing force.
Bears are fierce protectors. Bears are also often associated with the
healing energies of the earth. Bear is
often associated with hibernation, taking the time to go quietly within and letting
new ideas grow before putting them forward into the world. Bear medicine can help one achieve balance
within as the trees that they are associated with symbolize balance between
earth and sky.
Bear Magic by Marla L. Niederer
Raccoon,
to me, symbolizes creativity and curiosity. They are very protective of their families. They are very adaptable to their environment and
are good problem solvers. They wear masks at all times. Raccoon medicine can help one to adapt in
times of transitions, in times of change.
Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer
So
not only did I have fun creating Bear and Raccoon Magic, I felt that they were
fitting symbols for the times.
Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer
If
you wish to join me in creating your own Bear and Raccoon Magic, I am teaching
an online step by step downloadable video class at the Art Connection Summit
starting October 8th. You can
find out more about the class by clicking on the picture below.
Bear and Raccoon Magic Online Video Class with Marla L. Niederer
I’m
also teaching an online step by step downloadable video class on how to create
a bead embroidered necklace called Dia De Los Muertos at the Art Connection
Summit. You can find out more about the
class by clicking on the picture below.
Dia De Los Muertos Necklace Online Video Class with Marla L. Niederer
I
have just added a Lion Art Doll and some art doll Santas to my shop that you
can see by clicking on this picture
Art Dolls for Sale by Marla L. Niederer
To
find out about my self-study classes click on the picture below
Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer
For
my free tutorials click on this picture.
Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer
To
find out more about me click on my picture.
Until
next time………
warm
hugs,
Marla
