Art Doll Swaps & Happy Holidays From The Studio

GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS FROM THE STUDIO AT CROW HAVEN FARM

I'm so sorry I haven't been posting...been very busy with orders, the holiday preparations, and working at the day gig!

I wanted to share before the end of the year a few of the doll swaps that I was involved with.  The first Art Doll Swap was with Abi Monroe...my team mate from Art Dolls Only Group.  I have been a big fan of Abi's Art Dolls ever since I found her and got to know her over at ADO.  Abi's Art Dolls are just absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to see what she made me.  The Art Doll that I made for her is named "Bethany."  She is all about "NATURE."   Here are some pics of her:

I really enjoyed creating her for Abi and was thrilled that she made it safely to her new home!  Thank you Abi for doing this Art Doll Swap with me and I know Bethany will bring you joy for years to come. I can't wait to see my new baby...soon! LOL

Now for the 2nd Art Doll Swap. This Art Doll Swap was from the Holiday Art Doll Swap that Zan (another ADO Member) and a gorgeous, talented gal that put this whole thing to together for quite a few of us.  I got Sonia, and what I opened up was just amazing. Not only did she create an Art Doll for me, she threw in some ornies, a crow (Love, Love...the Crow) and a bunch of other goodies. I was so excited to receive such a wonderful package in the mail.  Check out the wonderful art work I received from another talented Art Doll Artist and who is also a team mate of mine over at ADO:

Sonia, thank you so much for everything you made me.  I will cherish them forever...and the Crow is in my studio as I type this. LOL

Here is the Art Doll that I made for Sonia for our swap:

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON AND ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL TIME OF YEAR WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP

I'LL BE BACK AFTER IN JANUARY!

HAVE A WONDERFUL REST OF THE YEAR AND SEE YOU SOON!

UNTIL NEXT TIME

CHEERS!

Happy Thanksgiving and Let it Snow!

GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, AND THE STUDIO HOPES THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES HAD A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING DAY!

I HAVE BEEN BUSY PREPARING FOR SOME UPCOMING WORKSHOPS, ART SHOWS AND STARTING A NEW JOB.

NEEDLESS TO SAY...I WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT I WON'T BE POSTING AS MUCH AS I USE UNTIL AFTER THE NEW YEAR.

I WANTED TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND I WILL BE POSTING WHEN I CAN.

AS FOR OUR THANKSGIVING DAY, WE WOKE UP TO A BEAUTIFUL SNOWFALL AND IT WAS A GLORIOUS DAY.

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES THAT I TOOK AS THE SNOW WAS FALLING DOWN UPON US.

ENJOY AND SEE YOU SOON.

 WE ARE ALSO GEARING UP FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON AND STARTED GETTING SOME DECORATIONS IN PLACE...LOTS TO DO STILL, BUT WE ARE STARTING. lol

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MAY YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON BE A WONDERFUL ONE!

CHEERS

Art Doll Gallery Show & Madness In The Studio!

Greetings & Salutations

Well it has been a crazy week here Crow Haven Farm...just when you think you have everything done...

"BAM" it all comes at you with FULL SPEED! LOL Isn't that always the way?

First off, I am having an Art Doll Gallery Show which is being held at the Baum School of Art in the Rodale Family Gallery. I'm really looking forward to it and I have been preparing for this over the past several months. If you are in the neighborhood, I would love to see you all. Here is the invite that the Gallery sent out:

Not only will have a bunch of my Folk Art Jointed Art Dolls there, I'll be introducing some new works which I have entitled "The Crow Art Dolls."  I will also being showing some of Eclectic Beings too.

The show couldn't have come at a better time. I was so excited to hear that I was being published in the Winter Issue of Art Doll Quarterly. I just received my copy of the magazine a couple of days ago and was just absolutely thrilled how the girls just popped out of the page!

Art Doll Quarterly did a fantastic job photographing them and really capturing their little outfits and faces. Look for my Wedding Collection in the Spring 2011 Issue...Should be quite exciting!

Here is a picture of some of my Moulin Rouge Girls I just finished and dropped off at the Gallery:

and here is what I'll be finishing up this weekend!

Wish Me Luck on Completing these little gals...my eyes are half shut as it is! LOL

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL, SAFE, SPOOKY HALLOWEEN! Save some candy for me!

Until Next Time...

CHEERS!

NEW WORKSHOP-ARTSPELL the ALCHEMY of M.E.

I am proud to announce that one of our Creepy Orphan Society Members is starting a new and amazing workshop entitled "ARTSPELL the ALCHEMY of M.E."

Click HERE to SIGN-UP!

I am really looking forward to this workshop and working with Cody!

Congrats CODY! I'm so proud of you!

CHEERS!

Cheers



It's All Most Time...November 1st It's Out of the Bag!

Greetings & Salutations

The newest issue of Art Doll Quarterly,

due to arrive at your favorite bookstore

and magazine stand on November 1st.

Woodstown Whimsies, Artist Daryle Cook Made the Cover! Find their work here. http://woodstownwhimsies.blogspot.com/

My Nordic and Trachten Crow Art Dolls Made the Issue and I absolutely love how they presented them.

Both of these Collections that are being shown in ADQ will be heading to my Art Exhibition November 4, 2011, which is being held in the Rodale Gallery located at The Baum Art School in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Thank you so much Jana for all of your hard work and the creative team at Stampington for creating such a wonderful Art Magazine for all of us!

Now I Hope Everyone runs out and gets their COPY OF THIS GREAT MAGAZINE! As for me, I will knock over the Postmaster! LOL

Enjoy and until next time...

CHEERS!

MORBID CURIOSITIES CHALLENGE-My Creepy Orphan

GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS

Creepy Orphan Society has a BLOG now. I've been working on it for the past few days and it still needs some work, but it will get there all in due time.

If you would like to join our new and exciting Group, please leave me a comment here, email me, or leave a comment on our new Creepy Orphan Society Blog.  Please note, make sure you leave your links so we can check out your work.

We are officially open as of January 2011, but some of the members have signed up for a few challenges before we launch in January.  Our very first Challenge is entitled:

MORBID CURIOSITIES

You can check out the Mütter Museum next time you’re in Center City Philadelphia, on 19 South 22nd Street.

WEBSITE INFORMATION: http://www.collphyphil.org/mutter_hist.htm

I will be posting some of the members that have completed their challenge later on the COS Blog.

I have also finished my piece.  Meet "Henray Lost." He is a Creepy Orphan waiting for Adoption. However, they keep him locked in his room at the Orphanage because he lost his foot and they hung it on the ceiling so he couldn't get out.

The poor thing...what is a Creepy Orphan to do?

I hope you enjoyed "Henray Lost" and make sure to stop over later to the other Creepy Orphans.

I hope you all have a wonderful and creative weekend.

Now off to Rock out to RUSH and add some green olives to my drink!

Until Next Time...

CHEERS

Happy October 1, 2010 - 30 Days Until Spooky Time!

Greetings & Salutations

Happy October 1st Everyone. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend of creative goodness! This weekend is a good weekend to play, decorate for the Festive Season approaching and chilling with some Green Olives and Vodka. LOL

Here is a quick tutorial on using Elmer's Caulk to get your creative juices flowing this weekend.

First...Make sure you buy the "CLEAR" caulking. Elmer's makes one also that looks like white glue. You don't want that one. Get the CLEAR one.

Okay, get your imagine (copyright free, i.e., public domain). I printed mine out on my ink-jet printer. Squeeze the caulking onto your substrate (i.e.,canvas, wood, papier mache box, canvas board, cloth) and then lay your image face down into the caulk.  Be careful not to get any of the caulking on the back of your image.  For best results, allow this to dry for 24 hours. I usually do a bunch at night so they are ready for me the next day.

I laid down some gesso on my piece of wood because I wanted a clean transfer. 

Here is my transfer dried. 

Second, you grab some water and start rubbing off the paper.  You might have to do this a couple of times until you get a clean image.

 

See how the water is removing the paper?  Keep doing this process until you get the image you want. It's really easy and simple and a lot cheaper than going through all of your Golden Gel Medium.

Enjoy and have fun!
Have a great Weekend and Until Next Time...
Cheers!

The Studio's Practical Magic Blog Party Post...Come On In & Cast Some Spells

It IsTime For A Practical Magic Blog Party. This Blog Party is being hosted by LA Bohemian Magic & Frosted Petunias.  Our lovely Hosts have created a Practical Magic Blog for all to visit and participate, so go HERE to join in on the fun and visit all of the wonderful Practical Magic Blogs.

I have been a very big fan of this movie...and actually have had to replace my current copy of the DVD due to overplaying! If you haven't seen the movie or have not read the book, this is a must for your Bucket List!

Here are some pics from the Movie to give you taste of what is to come.

The House in this Movie is to Die For!

One of my favorite scenes. The girls trying to bring back the villian!

My Dream Kitchen!

The Fashions in this movie are absolutely wonderful. I have actually made some skirts and dresses that were inspired by this movie. 

Now for a little Practical Studio Magic. Meet Hilga...she is the Keeper of the Cauldron, and loves lots of bones around her at all times!

 

A few Witches and Pumpkin Heads to keep the party rolling!

Hilga's Heads...she always makes the Heads!

Wonkey the Spider decided that she wanted to come to the party and help Witchess of Wartstown and Transylvania Trickster with mixing potions and spells.

Take Old Bottles that you have and turn them into Mixed-Media Bottles. They are great for potions, herbs, and even some dried Dragons Liver! 

Now you can't have a Practical Magic Party without a "Spell Book." Start creating an art journal with your pictures, spells, words, chants, and fortunes!

Last but not least...YOU MUST HAVE TEQUILA.

MIDNIGHT MARGARITA'S!

We hope you enjoyed a little Practical Magic...and make sure you stop over and see all of the other participants! 

ENJOY & CREATE YOUR OWN MAGIC EVERY DAY!