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Member since Jan, 21, 2011
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About Me
I make art dolls, and love experimenting with materials.
Craft Types
Altered Art,
Art & Drawing,
Art Dolls,
Art Journaling,
Dolls and Doll Houses,
Mixed Media Art
Contact Info
Email
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I fell into doll making about a year ago. I was in a local craft store and saw an issue of Art Doll Quarterly. It had the most amazing gothic looking dolls on the cover. (Spring 2010) I never knew that dolls were being made like this. It was an eye opening experience. I immediately bought the issue, and pored through the pages gaining inspiration at every turn.
I knew from that moment that I had to start making dolls. I sought out tutorials, books, anything I could get my hands on - which was unfortunately limited. There aren't as many resources for clay doll makers as there are cloth. I signed up and took Jane DesRosier's cloth and clay class and made an acceptable looking first doll. From there it has been a lot of trial and error!
What mediums do you prefer to work in?
paperclay, fibers, acrylic,
Who are your favorite artists and why do they inspire you?
Abi Monroe - she makes absolutely beautiful and delicate looking dolls.
Loopy Boopy, Dorote (tireless artist), Hannie Sarris (RIP), Susanna Oroyan (RIP), and too many others to name.
Loopy Boopy, Dorote (tireless artist), Hannie Sarris (RIP), Susanna Oroyan (RIP), and too many others to name.
What gives you inspiration?
I take inspiration from everything around me. Nature has started playing an important role in my work, but even a scrap of fabric, or a single word may be that something that gives me a lightbulb moment.
