Lana

Finally got one of those doll bodies finished. My sister named her Lana, as I rarely name the dolls I make. Just listed her on Etsy. She is the first doll that I've used mohair on. I love the way it takes it's own shape. It looks so disheveled, and yet, I really like it. With all the light colors, she reminds me of winter.

Snow day!

Wow, even my husband got the day off of work today, which is rare, even in these weather conditions. I haven't ventured out of the house today. I went outside a few minutes ago to see if hubby needed a hand with the shoveling, and I couldn't open the door. He had to shovel the snow before I could get out. So, of course, I had to take a few pictures.

The Abyss

My friend Theresa took me an art walk in downtown Flint a few weeks ago, and I was inspired! Being too tired when I got home, I fell asleep in my clothes. Bummed me out, because I really wanted to create something. Whatever. Anyhow, a few days later, I knew what I had to make. My boss (kinda. I'm a volunteer) quoted Friedrich Nietzsche awhile back when talking about her husbands line of work. I loved the quote, and decided that it would be the inspiration for my art. So I made "The Abyss", and gave it to her. I took a few pictures first though, and had a hard time capturing the mirrors that are placed behind the eyes of the face. Without the mirrors, the piece doesn't make much sense at all. The words, cut from the Flint Journal, are all words of pain, crime, desperation, and hopelessness. The inspiration for that was when she (my boss) and I agreed that reading the newspaper is usually quite depressing, and sometimes avoided because of it.

Nothing to report at all regarding my dolls. There has been no inspiration at all there. I have 3 unfinished bodies with heads staring at me from my kitchen window every time I walk by. They aren't in any hurry to have limbs and hair yet, and I'm in no hurry to give them such parts right now. Maybe tomorrow.

Little Alice from Yarrow Kim Wise

Sorry for the long delay. This is the beautiful doll that I recieved from Kim (Yarrow) during our December art swap. Her name is Little Alice. With the doll, I also got a handmade card (also made by Kim). That was a lovely surprise. Alice is no doubt inspired by the movie Alice in Wonderland. She is a hanging art doll. My firts hanging art doll actually. She was more than just a little noticed at our xmas dinner. All of my guests just adored her, as do I. Thank you again Kim. This art swap thing is great, and should be done again. Anyone interested? I'll also mention it on my Facebook page to see if anyone is interested. Although, to be honest, not too many people responded last time. But for the 4 of us who did it, it was awesome! Thanks again Roxanne from Mental Mulch, Stacey of MagicLoveCrow, and Kim of Yarrow!!!!

Art Swap names!!!

The names have been pulled from the hat for the art swap!

I (spiffy tomato) will be giving art to MagicLoveCrow
Yarrow will be giving to me (spiffy tomato)
Roxanne (mentalmulch) will be giving to Yarrow
MagicLoveCrow will be giving to Roxanne (mentalmulch)

I wasn't sure if I should just literally pair up everyone for an even switch, or just pull everyones name and pair it with a the next name on the list. So, I chose the latter of the two. I thought that would be fun. Crow, you'll have to private message me with your mailing address so I can send you some art! :)

Hope everyone gets this message in time. Please comment if you read it. Have a great day everyone!

I made a video, or two!

I used that site "onetruemedia.com" and made two slideshow type videos of dolls I've done. The one video is for my friend Valletta (the one I was making 5 dolls for). I'm going to try to put the links in here in case anyone wants to check them out. I was just so excited about it. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXScEYFAasU&feature=related

and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPFgBqJBKoI

All comments or suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thanks.

blah!

feeling very unmotivated lately. Been buys making 5 dolls for a friend of mine. They are going slowly because I keep putting things off. Played my first home game last Saturday. It was the "Fright Night" bout, Halloween themed. We won! But, I was so nervous, and I think I could have played better. But, no matter, I'll do better next time. It was a blast though. If anyone lives near Michigan you should come see us play (roller derby). My team is the Mid Michigan Derby Girls, and I'm #79, Steele Maiden. There are some really great players on my team. Just sayin'. :) But today, I think I'm gonna try to finish up at least one of those dolls for Valletta.