Another Doll short film...........Love this

Another Doll short film...........Love this.  The name is Zero but his number is worth more than they realize.

Zero    

A Must See Animated Film for Doll Makers

I just discovered the little dolls of Amanda Louise Spayd and she had this wonderful video on her website, so intriguing. A must see for doll makers


the fine art creatures of Amanda Louise Spayd: ArtZine Interview: Filmmaker Ashley Brook from WOSU Public Media interviewed me last summer, and put together a wonderful little segment about my work for the...

Saturday evening spent looking for Etsy apps...........

Well I have spent the last couple of hours looking for Etsy apps.  There seems to be a lot out there so I thought I would share what I have found.  Maybe someone else will find these to be helpful too.
This is a blog I ran across that has several listed and they all look like they would be an asset to any Etsy seller.
5 Must Have Etsy Apps, they mention Statsy and Etsy on Sale, mailchimp and Shoeboxed.  I have not used any of these yet as I have just found them.  There seems to be tons of help out there and it never occurred to me for some reason.  I suppose since I spend most of my time trying to play in the mud or covered in paint  that I just wasn't paying attention.  I sold on Ebay for years and new all the latest gadgets so I suppose that I am just not putting in the time to my Etsy shop that I put into Ebay years ago.
 I will do my best to rectify that since Ebay has lost its sparkle for me.
I will try to add things to this post as I find them and happy selling.

Just added these babies to my Etsy shop....
they are so funny.  They have a loop at the top so they are meant to hang from a Halloween tree but the bodies are wire so they can be gently posed and sat around as these are.  They each have tons of personality and they would add a bit of Halloween spooky, creepy fun to your day.

Link to my shop.....Cumberland Falls 

Hope y'all enjoy.  I am off to work on
some Creative Paper Clay figures that I have had lying around for a week or so.
Listening to Darius Rucker and Wagon Wheel.  I love that song, but I love his voice no matter what he is singing.

Good Morning America..........

I was reading thru my emails and found a great
idea on what to do with that driftwood piling up for those of you who collect it.  My husband has piles so this is a fantastic way to display
the one of a kind pieces.

Folk   Click the link to see

New Art Inspiration

Was browsing around the net and found a great sight for ATCs at Illustrated ATCs and some wonderful information on how to create great art projects of all kinds.  Here is a link to Art Trader Magazine ....................I thought they had some very creative things on there too.  If I had all day to browse the internet I would be full of ideas but of course no work to show.  I am posting a pic of my latest creations.  Some Halloween primitive clay dolls for you to look at.

I listing this painting on Etsy.  Pleas read the attached poem that tells a little more of the story, LOLWell sometimes we wake up with a bit of a headache, maybe we just don't feel that well or maybe it is simply a hang over, but it gets to us. This gourd woke up with a headache and a bad attitude. His sissy kitty with MOM tattooed on his rear is just watching the carnage as Mr. Gourd decides his is gonna slit the ol' moon an eye gash and maybe take out some of that light. But the moon is tougher than he he thought. He is layers and layers of pure light. He just needs to grab another beer and get over it. LOL


In the still of the night,a shrill scream was heard.                     

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It wasn't a man, a baby or a bird.

They looked to the ground
they looked to the air
low and behold it just wasn't fair

The moon had a gash
the size of a planet
Who would do this horrible deed, Dammit

Out of the dark came a growling gourd
He was swaying and swearing
His teeth ugly and tearing

This was such a tragedy
The townsfolk were mad                                            
the children were sad

They shook their clubs,
they shook their heads
They killed that gourd, they killed him dead,
LOL


This painting is mixed media on gallery stretched canvas.

Size: 11x14 inches....staple free sides are painted black so no frame is needed.

Signed and dated as always

Please email me if you have any questions.........

I just read the story of the Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy by Tim Burton and oh my how sad.   I was expecting a child's story but this was a little off the beaten path.   It has all the classic signs of a a children's story and then...............Well you will have to read for yourself.  Truly interesting take on the lame, lost and blind.


Tim Burton Stories

Tim Burton's Animated Film

I was browsing the net early this morn and came across this short animated film by Burton and thought it was sooooo cute.  I love Vincent, he is so dramatic and fun.  
The ghoulish tone and black and white fot he film make it haunting, keeping me on the edge of my seat. Loved it....
Here is a link
Tim Burton's Vincent

My Newest Halloween Goodie

This fellow is made of Creative Paper Clay with wire, scraps of paper and a friendly disposition for the Witches.  He was raised by a silly witch named Esmerelda who taught him to fly and always be happy or at least know a spell to fix it.  He loves his orange and black broom and couldn't imagine life without all the Halloween hype that goes on in the Coven on October 31st.
He measures about 7 inches high

He has found a new home........SOLD

 This is a nice spooky Clown Zombie Voodoo
doll and I have it available for sale on Etsy at
Cumberland Falls Arts

This is my Grimm Messenger Voodoo doll also on sale in my shop at Etsy.  Both dolls will be accompanied by 3 skull head pins that are hand made and he has a wire loop at the top of his head so he can be hung in that special place where you need a bit of spooky art.

Happy Sunday everyone. Well I have been browsing the classes at Artful Gathering 2013 and have really enjoyed looking around.  I have also been taking a class from Chicken Lips very own David Everett.  You can sign up for his class on Artful Gathering or get more info on his Blog at  Chicken Lips by David Everett.
He is a wonderful teacher and gives so many great tips about Celluclay and how to use it.  There are other wonderful classes that you can take.  A very creative group this year.

New Zombie Dolls......Ready for the world LOL

 This is Captain Hook. He is an Extreme Primitive Zombie doll with a bone to pick with that gator. LOL.   I have been making voodoo zombie dolls and this is one of them.  I forgot to take pics with his skull pins so I will add a pic with those.  He is $50 plus shipping which in the USA is $3.00.  He comes with 3 skull pins, a personalized tag and will be signed and dated.

Another year long gone............

I surely didn't realize how long it had been since I posted to my blog.  It has been a year and Nursing school is long over and I am working at the local hospital as an RN.  It seems like I was in school forever.  I have finally finished my studio space and have begun to create art again........doing the happy dance every time I think about it.  Recently I have been working on some projects I had been putting off for the last couple of years.  I just realized they have redone Blogger and I really like the changes.  I will do my best to add more frequently to my blog and be more artful everyday.   I wish everyone a wonderful new year and as my husband would say spring is just a few weeks away, only he would know the days exactly.

Nursing school almost over

I know I have been pretty lax about getting any new art done. I have been trying to finish up with school so I can start the journey for the rest of my life. Which I hope will include much more art and creative time. I have several wonderful ideas logged away in the corner of my mind. Occassionally one of them will creep out and I have to attend to it immediately and the others wait patiently on me to get to them. The next few months are going to be the mosts hectic that I will have so I hope to find some crafty time as I go. Right now I have to hop of my beloved computer and get some much needed nursing reading done. Have a great week.

New babies for the new year.................

Well I don't mind making my very own playmates and these guys have tons of personality. Jumper is so bright and boootiful and Bernie looks a little cranky but I am sure he is just a bit cold. Only in the 20s outside so he has reason to complain. I am not sure if I will sell these or keep them for myself.. Sometimes I have to indulge my childish side as well as everyone else's.....LOL

Some New Usable Art

Well that Muse is still haunting me........I had a million things I wanted to do today and she just wouldn't leave me alone. She has had me making these light switch covers using old magazines and such. Terribly fun to make I must admit.........LOL

Now I am resting finally....eating pringles in the old recliner thinking of having a beer. I think I could do this everyday............hmmmm guess not just because there is always too much else to do. Anyone interested in the lightswitch covers can email me $16.99 for single and $19.99 for a double---these took quite a bit of time to make. Each has been sprayed with a clear sealer several times. I have several of these in my home and they hold really well.

New Bookmarks Available

New bookmarks for the Artisan Center in Hindman.....$14.25- let me know if anyone is interested, it will be a couple of weeks before I can deliver up there so I will send them out from home...............

New Work for the New Year

I know that I have been terrible about posting here but it just seems to be so hard to find the time to create something that you can't get out of your mind and to find time to share it with everyone else. I spend lots of time just trying to decide which project I want to do and then by the time I decide I have to hurry, LOL

I do have some new things. I am moving into a different direction for now. I have a muse that just won't leave me alone so I have decided to just do what she tells me, that is so much easier than fighting her and I am having so much fun. Maybe the biggest lesson I have learned is that my inner voice is much smarter than I......................

Almost Christmas

Well today is the day for me to put my tree up--- not that I enjoy putting it off. I usually have my tree up the 1st of November but for some reason this year I just didn't find the time. It always feels more festive with a tree, lights and some pretty papers and packaging to catch the sparkle. I just know that my little doll ornaments are screaming and gasping for air in those old plastic bins. I bet they are calling me terrible names and planning on getting revenge as I sleep later in the month.......I don't know do I want to put my life in danger? Yep, LOL, better get 'em out. If you don't have your tree up you better get to it, those sweet little ornaments will hold a grudge.