Haiti: Contribute to Those Charities That Will DIRECTLY Impact Conditions There

I apologize that it has taken me a few days to blog about this important issue. It has been on my mind and I am taking my time to determine what words I want to say about it. I think as artists we have a responsibility to inform the world of needs and trouble and to communicate not only to ourselves but to a higher power.

I am troubled by what happened last week and feel like I need to create a healing doll to help me understand and recover from this horrible tragedy. I ask my fellow bloggers and readers to consider contributing your money, time, or energy to whatever mission or charity that will directly impact the conditions in Haiti.

Thank you!

Dolls on Exhibit at Hyattsville, MD Gallery

Hyattsville, Maryland's Design Studio Gallery "GOT MORE ART?" exhibit, includes two of my Art Soul dolls as part of their January showcase covering over a dozen local artists works, running January 8- 31, 2010.

Art ranges from limited edition and open edition prints, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-carved wooden sculptures to original paintings and photography, mixed-medium sculptures, and ceramics.

The Opening Reception is Sunday, January 17th, 2010 from 6pm-8pm. During the reception I, along with other artists, will be available to discuss and answer questions about the inspiration, meaning and motivation behind the work exhibited.

The gallery is located at 5702 Baltimore Avenue in Hyattsville, Maryland. Gallery hours are as follows:

Gallery Open Hours:
Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fridays 5:30pm-7:30pm
Saturdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm

For more information call: 301.779.4907

New York Doll Collecting Examiner Interviews Moi!

Happy New Year everyone! One of the major surprises of the new year is the posting of my two part interview with none other than Elizabeth de Almeida, the New York Doll Collecting Examiner in a three part series entitled "The Soul of Creativity In Doll Making". Her first article of the same title introduces the reader into the art and soul of doll making. Her second article One of a kind art soul dolls – interview with doll artist, Sherry Ways-Part 1 discusses my emergence as a doll artist and inspirations. The third article Sherry Ways and spirtual challenges as a doll artist- interview part 2 delves a little more about my personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences being a doll artist.

I hope you enjoy this interview and let me know your thoughts on it. Peace!