Of course I didn't add complete my unfinished projects to my New Year resolutions list. How ridiculous would that be? Instead I chose to embark on three new projects. I am very excited about each one. First since I so thoroughly enjoyed presenting an online class on the A for Artistic website, I decided to create another one. And since I was working on one online class why not work on two at the same time?
This is a picture of the needle-sculpted heads I am working on for the two new workshops. They both will utilize new watercolor techniques that I have developed for facial coloring. My goal is to create the dolls to look like they have just walked out of a watercolor painting. I must say I am really enjoying the process of creating them.
The third project came about during the holidays while I was surfing the net (yes sometimes I do get lost there). I found a website that just absolutely touched my heart. It is called Enchanted Makeovers. You can see it by clicking here: http://enchantedmakeovers.org/ The organization does makeovers of homeless shelters for women and children so they can have a place that is inspiring to a transformation in their lives. It doesn't use the traditional let me help you philosophy. It utilizes the philosophy where everyone in the equation is on equal ground and each person works together to enrich each others lives. I contacted Terry who is the founder of the organization and asked if it would help if I created a pattern and tutorial for a child friendly stuffed doll for Enchanted Makeovers. She was really excited about the project so I started to develop a pattern for "Warm Hugs." I just started working on developing the pattern and will keep you posted when I get a little further along and have some pictures to share.
Self Study Doll Making classes
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, December 31, 2012
May this be the Year that your Dreams Come True!
Happy New Year!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
I also wanted to share with you a picture from my online Sea Spirit Ornament Workshop. This was an ornament created in the workshop by Fern.
Cheers!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Sea Spirit Ornament Workshop
I had so much fun teaching the online Sea Spirit Ornament Workshop on A for Artistic that I am already busy working on a new online class to teach! The next class will be a full body doll with costuming. I will be teaching more watercolor techniques for the facial coloring along with more needle sculpting techniques. I so enjoyed seeing ornaments made in the Sea Spirit Class and wanted to share some of the pictures with you.
This is a Sea Spirit Ornament made into a Winter Fairy by Sarah Kochanowski

This is a Sea Spirit ornament made by Laurie Hutchison.
This is a Sea Spirit ornament made by Jane Galvan-Colson.
This is a Sea Spirit Ornament made into a Winter Fairy by Sarah Kochanowski

This is a Sea Spirit ornament made by Laurie Hutchison.
This is a Sea Spirit ornament made by Jane Galvan-Colson.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope all that are celebrating Thanksgiving today find themselves surrounded by the comfort of good company and good food. Cheers!
Friday, October 26, 2012
All Dressed Up for Halloween!
A few years ago I used Peggy Wilson's body pattern for her Long Tall Sally doll and designed this costume and hairdo that she is wearing with Halloween colors. I had so much fun dressing her! Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween!
Labels:
art dolls,
cloth dolls,
Halloween,
Marla Niederer,
needle sculpted,
Orsinis Angels
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sea Spirit On line workshop!
I am so excited to be teaching an online needle-sculpting workshop for A for Artistic starting November 5th! It is an intermediate level workshop where you will learn a variety of techniques while creating a heirloom ornament for the holidays. I hope you will join me in the fun! If you are interested in taking the class you can click here for more information http://www.aforartistic.com/sea-spirit.html
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Mr. Furry Bear and Miss Velvet Kitty
I received these pictures from Candice and Aaron of their wedding and the wedding cake topper I made for them. I thought you might enjoy seeing them. I just love weddings!
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