Beep! Beep!

A Sheep and a Chick are on a joy ride!!!

I FINALLY finished this piece....i kept working on it, setting it aside, staring at it, changing my mind, tweaking....and now it's done!!

Stay tuned....I also completed another sheep as well as a frog for the SpookyTime Jingles update coming up on the 13th. I'll be posting a sneak peek at those tomorrow.

HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Tweedledee and Tweedledum Frogs

It seems like these two rotund and jovial youngsters have been on my work table forever!! I finally finished them, and they are now available in my etsy shop. Hop on over there for more details. Tweedledee, Tweedledum and I all wish you a very Happy Easter weekend!!!

Frog Blog!

There is just something about frogs...don't you agree? Their wide faces and buggy eyes give them such personality. They are simply the perfect subjects for whimsical art! I think I am going to JUMP right into a series of frog creations tomorrow. I can visualize vibrant spring and summer themed frogs already....should be great fun! I have made many frogs over the years. Unfortunately, most of the photos were lost when our computer blew up a few years ago. But here are two that i found in the archives.

Filiberto the Frog....featured in Art Doll Quarterly, Spring 2004


Frog Jester....shown at the American Craft Council Show, Atlanta, 2006


This long legged puppeteer frog is available in my etsy shop right now...


Ribbit, ribbit....Happy almost weekend, everybody!!!!

Miss Ophelia takes the stage....

The sun just came out and Miss Ophelia just took the stage! I added the finishing touches to this playful pig today. Yippee for completion!

I am totally out of paperclay and UPS was supposed to deliver a big stash of it to me today...still waiting.... eeeks, it better arrive tomorrow. I have lots to accomplish this week!!

I have decided to start naming all of my animal creations. They just seem more lively and distinct with their own names. I am always laboring over the purrfect cat and kitten names for my rescues and fosters, so now I'll be doing the same with these.

Happy Monday to all!

What's on the Sculpting Table?

This week I have a new elephant, cat and panda in process. Hopefully, they will be dry by tomorrow and i can start assembling the parts and really bring them to life! It's amazing how ghostly they look before the paint goes on.
I moved into a new studio space last week and today was my first day actually working there. It feels a bit strange not to be in my home studio, but i really needed to get away from the distractions that tend to arise around the house. I miss having my furry babies nearby and being able to stay in PJ's while i work, but i can do that on the weekends. At least my orange tabby, Rooney, can't steal all my paintbrushes and colored pencils like he has been doing lately! Crazy boy.

What's black and white and pink all over?

....it's my new rabbit girl! This little ring juggler is here to usher in spring, and i hope it comes quickly!!! She's batting her eyelashes and showing off her ring tossing talents. She's up for grabs in my etsy shop.

What a fine frog fellow....

I feel terribly disconnected from my blog friends! I have been sick all week and have gotten a bit behind on everything. My top priorities were to get my new studio finished before a gallery hop that is going on tomorrow night and to finish 2 new pieces that i got started on last week. Well, i did get those things done...now if i could just kick this cold out of my system!! Ok, no more whining....more fun things to discuss.
I'd like you to meet my long legged frog puppeteer! He is definitely brightening up my world with his turquoise duds and red accents. When I started creating him, i wasn't sure what sort of entertainment he was going to provide us with....and then, magically, he became a puppeteer. The rabbits were especially fun to make, and i enjoyed figuring out how to turn one into a mini marionette. Those long skinny legs, knobby knees and big feet remind me of my awkward childhood years :).
Mr. Frog is available on etsy right now. Happy almost Friday to everyone!

Polka dotted clown critters!

I just finished this juggling cat lady and these two mini clowns. The little kitty and rabbit clowns remind me of those weeble wobbles i used to play with as a child...i love those chubby round bodies! These pieces defintely show my fondness for polka dots!!! All three will be available in my etsy shop shortly.

Ta Daaaaa! Introducing a performing elephant...

My new little circus elephant is giving a superb performance with his rings! I just finished this creation....will be up for grabs in my Etsy shop shortly.

One World One Heart Blog Giveaway...Win my Lion Juggler!

FUN! FUN! FUN! Big, Big, HUGE Giveaway for my special blog friends! I have decided to join in the One World One Heart Blog Giveaway.DEADLINE for entries: Midnight Eastern Time on February 12. Will announce winner on Friday, February 13

What is One World One Heart Giveaway?
It is a blog-wide giveaway event. The original idea behind this was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way. Right now, there are over 800 participants

To enter my giveaway all you have to do is leave a comment on this particular post. The winner, to be announced on February 12, 2009 will receive this one-of-a-kind LION JUGGLER (worth $250)!!! He was meticulously hand sculpted with paperclay, painted with acrylics and embellished with ribbons and felt balls. Measures 18" and hangs on the wall.

Circus Hare Leads the March....

Hello everyone! I am excited to present my new mixed media rabbit art doll! This is the first in a series that i will be working on for the next few months. It has been great to get back into sculpting costumed animals....it's defintely what i love to do!

I made this circus hare with paperclay, wooden dowels,wire, felt and grosgrain ribbon.