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2014 AFB Woodland Art Fair Merit Award for Sculpture

August 18, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

I am not a “toot my own horn” type of person. And I never really want to be. But I do want to share this award with you. It definitely means a lot to me.

This was my first year at the AFB Woodland Art Fair in Lexington, Ky. As with any new venture, there is always some level of nerves at play. I hoped the Lexington crowd would like my work, but one can never really be certain. BUT, I had a good weekend and it seemed as though lots of folks like the artwork I had to show. There were so many compliments and nice conversations in addition to the oohhs, ahhhs and laughter. There were even emotional moments as my dolls reminded one viewer of her grandma and the feedsack dresses she made for her. I really enjoy the opportunity to tell folks about my doll making process. And I especially love hearing what the dolls say to you, what they mean to you and how they make you feel.

The icing on a very delicious cake, was this award, given on Sunday morning. It’s the 2014 Merit Award in the Sculpture category.

I am proud of this award for several reasons.

It’s my first art-related award.

It was my first showing at this prestigious, well-known, well-attended art fair.

The work awarded was a combination of soft-sculpture and mixed media.

AND, as a Merit award winner, I’m guaranteed a spot in next year’s art fair.

I’m already looking so forward to it!

Thank you Lexington Art League and Thank You, Enderle & Co. for sponsoring the Merit award for Sculpture.

Filed Under: Announcements, Features, My Appalachia Tagged With: afb woodland art fair, award, Kentucky artists, lexington art league, sculpture

AFB Woodland Art Fair in Lexington, Ky.

August 11, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

It’s almost time & I can tell you I’m excited and nervous and a whole bunch of emotions all jumbled up into one. This weekend is the AFB Woodland Art Fair in Lexington, Ky. And I’ll be there for the first time ever. I’m so excited to bring my dolls to the Lexington area and show these little girls off.

Since coming home from Berea, I immediately began working a new batch of sweetness. So…even if you saw my dolls at the Berea Craft Festival, you can expect to see two new whole cloth dolls, which are numbered and named, five new sculpted vignettes, a whole slew of new Little Critters, new ornaments and a batch of new brooches! I’m putting the finishing details on my new works and will be getting them prepped for their travel to Lexington this weekend.

From what I’ve seen online, this show looks fantastic. I can’t wait to get there and hope I have a little time to walk around, take pics and take in all the artwork.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, come on out and visit us!

You can find out more information at the AFB Woodland Art Fair website.

A list of artists who will be participating (and a preview of their artwork) can be found here.

And if you want to know where I’ll be, here is a map of the Woodland Art Fair layout. I’m booth 219 and will be located behind the bandstand. Look for me on the top left corner of the map! Hope to see you there.

Filed Under: Announcements, Features, Kentucky Artists, My Appalachia Tagged With: kentucky art fairs, Woodland Art Fair

It’s Time for an Etsy Update

July 21, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

I just completed a HUGE Etsy shop update! (I’ve been working on this for days!) And I have to tell you, I think this is the most full my Etsy shop has ever been. I wanted to give you a great selection of my newest art pieces including brooches, wood ornaments, quilted ornies, stuffed ornies and, of course, dolls. Every item is made by me from start to finish. They’re all hand-painted, signed One of a Kinds. These items will become heirlooms that you’ll be able to pass down to your kids and grandkids one day. Can you tell I’ve been busy? The easiest way to shop my new items is to peruse the categories below. Each photo links directly to the coordinating listing in my Etsy shop. Just click on any photo to go to the item. (Links will open in a new window.) You may also feel free to browse my Etsy shop directly. The new listings should be on the first 1-3 pages of my Etsy shop. Or browse by category if you know what you’re looking for. Everything ships for one flat rate of $5.00 (or $10.00, depending on size of item) provided I can fit it all within a box and it is safe for the items to travel together. Thanks for visiting my website! Remember to add an item to your Etsy favorites if you’d like to save it to ponder later.

Thanks so much for stopping by! If you have any questions I can answer, please don’ t hesitate to contact me. I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing these new pieces!

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Berea Craft Festival ’14 Preview 2

July 8, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

The photos below are previews of new pieces which will be available at the Berea Craft Festival this weekend at Indian Fort Theater in Berea, Kentucky. If you see anything you like and are unable to attend the festival this weekend, feel free to contact me, either through Etsy or using my contact form located in the page tabs above. I plan to have a big Etsy update in the next week or two!