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Finding My Way

Finding My Way

(Here’s a peak at what I’ve been working on: practicing some new techniques and experimenting with a new style)

I apologize for my silence as of late – I promise I haven’t disappeared!! Summer is always a busy time of year for my family – lots of camping, bbq’s, zoo days and the like – and I find it very hard to stay focused on my work. In addition to that I’ve had a lot on my mind lately.

I’ve been taking some time to examine and consider what my vision and my plan as an artist is. What kind of dolls do I want to make? What story do I want them to tell? Continue reading “Finding My Way”

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What I’ve Been Up To

If you’ve been following me for awhile now you may have noticed a slight change in my Instagram and Facebook feed. I’ve suddenly been posting more drawings and even a few paintings – some doll related and some not. If you noticed and thought to yourself, “Hey, what’s up with that?” this is an answer to your question and a fun announcement about where things are headed in the future. Continue reading “What I’ve Been Up To”

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Astrid

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Meet Astrid, a sweet little Wood Elf. She lives in the Great Forest with her sisters, where she has been given the noble duty of animal caretaker. There are many jobs to be done in the Elf Kingdom, but none so fulfilling as the animal caretakers. Astrid, along with a few others, spends her days looking after all of the creatures in the Great Forest, feeding, nurturing, and when necessary healing wounds. She aspires to one day be a Royal Caretaker – to tend and train the King’s very own mounts. She is kind and compassionate and very wise. Continue reading “Astrid”

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Evolution of the Dark Manor Doll

Doll Evolution

That title seems so lofty and stuff, but it’s honestly the best way to describe what I’ve been thinking about. I’ve been looking back a lot lately. At all my work over the past year – it’s been about a year and a half since I started sculpting – and the changes and progress I see in my work are so encouraging. And important. I think the only way to become great at something is to never be completely satisfied with what you’ve created. You’ve got to always be pushing yourself to make something even better each time. Continue reading “Evolution of the Dark Manor Doll”

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Sneak Peek

Elf Sketch

I apologize for my lack of posts lately, we’ve been having quite the hot summer here in Seattle – something a bit unusual for us. And there’s been lots of family outings and activities. But I promise I haven’t been completely unproductive. I thought I’d share with you a little sneak peek of an exciting new project I’m working on right now. Continue reading “Sneak Peek”