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Amelia Stamps’ Holiday Studio Sale

October 15, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

Amelia Stamps just might be my favorite potter ever. Her work is intricate, detailed and feminine. The pieces she handcrafts appeal to me on so many levels; her refined, contemporary color palette and wonderful patterns just speak to the artist in me.

And so, I was completely honored when she asked me to be one of two guest artists at her annual Holiday Studio Sale at her home in Lexington, Ky. I will share a space with Melissa Oesch of Reimagined by Luna. Melissa creates lovely handmade journals and books out of recycled, remnant and handmade materials. Her work is truly outstanding.

Come by to visit each artist, nibble on some homemade goodies, do a little Christmas shopping or just treat yourself to something nice!

Amelia Stamps’ Holiday Studio Sale

Saturday, November 8th 10am – 5pm

117 Elam Park, Lexington, KY

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Pumpkins, Witches, Butterflies, Pugs and Mushrooms…New Work on Etsy

August 21, 2014 By Rebecca Leave a Comment

I just listed a few of my brand spanking new pieces in my Etsy shop. These guys are fresh off the work table and would be so happy with a new home for fall.

Here they are: (Click the first photo below to be taken to the corresponding listing in my Etsy shop. And if you don’t shop on Etsy and don’t wish to open an account, but would like one of these dolls, just contact me. )

“Gia” # 220

“Poppy” #221

“Gretchen”

“Winifred”

“Haley”

“Becca”

This little lady’s name might seem a little familiar. When I began sculpting her, I had a very different vision in mind. As I kept sculpting, I could “see” a very different doll taking shape. I decided to follow that path and file the other idea away for another sculpting session. The more I sculpted this doll, making decisions about clothing and her hat, I realized that, in a way, I was sculpting a self portrait–the person I would be if I were a woodland fairy. Not that she looks like me…but she feels like me.

And so, I named this doll “Becca”.

To read more about any of these dolls, click the first photo to go to my Etsy shop! Happy looking!

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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.

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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.