Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Angel Inspiration!



I just finished a very inspirational book by a doll artist Patricia Coleman Cobb entitled "Angels in The Mud." I read it with so much interest and curiousity. There are very few books that actually hold my interest for any particular period of time. However this one did. Ms. Coleman Cobb webs a story of her life and experiences with family, friends, lovers and her beloved husband Larry and three boys while taking us on an incredible journey of the inspirations of her wonderful dolls!

I found the book an inspiration to my own doll making. It has forced me to view my environment, people and experiences as a catalyst to my creativity. This is something I have never quite explored before.

There is one quote in particular that I absolutely loved in the book. This quote is found at the bottom of page 117 and it states " I have learned that you have to believe in yourself and in your dreams even when nobody else does. If you get knocked down, you get back up again, and again, and again. And, remember that it ain't over till it's over!"

I would love to meet Patricia one day. From reading her book, I have found her to be quite a strong, resourceful and creative individual who will continue to dance to the beat of her own drum!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

My Next Exhibition: Honfluer Gallery East of The River Group Exhibition



Greetings folks! I have just been accepted into the juried Honfluer Gallery East of The River Group Exhibition. Here is the info:

The Honfluer Gallery presents the Second Annual East of the River exhibition, highlighting the creative minds of Wards 7 and 8 in Washington, DC. The exibition dates are as follows:

August 9th - September 19th, 2008
Exhibition Opening Reception: August 9, 2008, 7:00 pm

The location of the gallery:

Honfleur Gallery
1241 Good Hope Road, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone (202) 631-6291
Website: www.honfluergallery.com

I will be exhibiting "The Three Divas" mixed media art dolls on canvas. I look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

The Three Divas: Mixed Media Art Dolls


I decided to try out a little mixed media craft with my doll art. These mixed media dolls were submitted to a gallery for a possible exhibition entry. I call these ladies the Three Divas because, well they are little Divas! Aren't they cute? I love the little outfits and the abstraction quality about them. These come individually or as a set.