Appalachian Folk Art by Kentuckian, Rebecca F. Miller Campbell. Featuring handmade One of a Kind (OOAK) signed, numbered, primitive art dolls, paintings & bits of whimsy from the hills of Eastern Kentucky.
It’s time, It’s time! For the annual Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair. Join over 100 artists and craftsmen in the beautiful fall forest of Indian Fort Theater in Berea, Kentucky. There will be something for everyone and I’ll be there with my smiling faces ready to greet you!
This woodsy gentleman is one of my newest completed works & will be with me this weekend ready to take in all that Berea has to offer!
Click the photo below for more info or driving directions!
I just received my copy of the Autumn 2015 edition of Prims and couldn’t be happier to see one of my little ladies, Polly, in the gallery section.
Polly is a cloth and clay doll, much larger than my usual cloth and clay dollies. Read the basics about how to make a similar cloth and clay doll in the Autumn edition of Prims, on newsstands Sept. 1st.
Polly has some wonderful creations to keep her company, including this delightful skeleton santa created by Susan O’Connor from Hope Mills, North Carolina! You can purchase this issue of Prims here or look for it in your local Micheal’s or book store.
I’ve loved having an Etsy shop. I get asked about my shop a lot. Mostly from folks who have a home-based business who are looking for a way to sell their items online. I consistently tell people it’s the best way, in my opinion, to have an online shop without the work of building it into a website. Even for someone like me who already has a website…the thought of building a section of this website that functions as smoothly as my Etsy shop…seems daunting. And so I plug along on Etsy. I like it.
BUT…I really dislike that you haven’t been able to sort my items in my shop by newest made. You can sort by newly listed. But every time I refresh a listing, it goes to the top of the heap. One of my favorite things about following my favorite artists online…is seeing what they’re coming up with in real time. I love looking at the latest pieces. So often I can see growth and skill level evolve. And I see that in my own work too.
So. I am still on Etsy. My simple solution is to update my For Sale page with the latest items. Every time I update my Etsy shop, I’ll update this page too. Newest creations will be at the top of the heap. Each icon will link to the corresponding listing in my Etsy shop and you can order or peruse the same way on there. I just thought this might be a fun way to see what I’ve been up to…to see what my hands have been busy making in the last little bit.
So…these are my latest pieces. And, if you’d like to purchase in another manner, please don’t hesitate to email me. Although I prefer Paypal, I also accept personal checks. The turn around policy is a little slower. (I have to wait until your check clears.) But some folks do not wish to pay with debit or credit cards. And I understand that entirely.
Click the graphic to visit my For Sale page. Each of these little guys are available to a loving home!
This little lady was very fun to make. I LOVE making artwork for Halloween and autumn. You can be as silly, serious or as spooky as you want to be.
This little girl is on the sweet side. She is my offering for August’s PFATT Marketplace update. Here are some pics of sweet Jackie.
A familiar face was spotted on Kentucky.com. Watch the video to see some of the sights and sounds from the 2015 Woodland Art Fair.
The original video and article can be found here.
Earlier this year I worked on a piece especially for the Kentucky Folk Art Center’s summer exhibition entitled Come We to the Summer. I was honored to have my piece selected for the exhibit. The show is scheduled to be displayed until August 29th. So there is still time to view this wonderful exhibit if you have a chance. I have a few pictures from the opening reception, including some photos of my humbled little gal, Mariposa, who was just happy to spread her wings amongst such fantastic artwork.
(This was my first gallery exhibition in Kentucky and the very first opening reception I’ve been able to attend. Last year I was honored to have work included in a group exhibit at Hawk Galleries in Columbus, Ohio featuring Minnie Adkins and many of the area Kentucky folk artists.)
I wish I had taken more photos of the fantastic evening and of all the great art work that was presented in this show, including the Best in Show winning piece by Jo Ann Butts. Unfortunately, this was one of the evenings I forgot my camera but made due with the iPhone. The show is still up for a few more weeks if you would like to swing by and see it.
This weekend is the well-loved and recognized Woodland Art Fair in Lexington, Ky. I am happy to be amongst the 200 artists accepted to this show this year. I’ll have lots of new critters and smiling faces ready to greet you, including mine! If you’ve never seen my work in person, this is a great opportunity to see my pieces up close in a beautiful and charming setting with live music to accompany you while you shop.
I’m space 219. You can find me in the Woodland Art Fair map. Click the image below to enlarge it full size. I’ve marked my spot with a blue heart. Look for the bandstand and pool to find me! I’m near Kentucky Avenue.
(Click the pic above to be taken to the Woodland Art Fair web page.)
In exactly one week, I will be setting up my space for the Woodland Art Fair in Lexington, Ky. This is my 2nd year participating in this event. I had such a warm reception last year and am really looking forward to the weekend! In preparation, I’ve been working on new pieces and will have a good selection of wonderful little people and critters available. Today I’m working especially hard on some sweet sculptures to share during the Woodland Art Fair.
AND…I’m really looking forward to the food. Is that wrong of me? If it is, I guess I don’t want to be right! Crank and Boom ice cream, my current obsession, will be available during the fair as well as Goodfella’s Pizza, which is a little slice of heaven! So if you stop by my booth, don’t be surprised if I’m in the middle of my blackberry buttermilk ice cream! Oh, it’s to die for–like the last bite of blackberry cobbler, when the ice cream is melted.
These are some sneak peeks of the pieces I’m working on today (and will be working on this weekend!).
If you visit, I’ll be in booth 219–the same location as last year. I’m near the bandstand. On the map below I’m in the upper left hand corner. Just click on the map to make it bigger or to be take to the Woodland Art Fair map page.
Work in Progress! It takes a lot of little steps until they are complete!
Remember Picture Day at school? This is kinda like that without all the fidgeting….last minute primping and smoothing of the hair, straightening the skirt, bigger smile please and, as always, a few outtakes. No matter what anyone tells you, photographing artwork is hard work. I’ve been waiting for good light forever during this rainy July.
It’s almost time! You can bet my hands have been busy getting ready for the 34th annual Berea Craft Festival. It’s one of my most favorite events. I love displaying my artwork here & having the opportunity to talk about what I do with art enthusiasts. I love seeing friends! And I love looking at all the amazing art & crafts that are available during this event. It’s family friendly too! Lots of demonstrations. You’ll get the opportunity to see artisans work on their craft right in front of your eyes. It’s a great opportunity to bring kids. It’s amazing to see how some of the items you use every day are brought to life. Great food & music! If you are looking for a fun, educational experience this weekend, come to the Berea Craft Festival! It’s a rich experience.
If you get a chance, stop by this weekend! I promise you, you’ll have a fun time. (I was super excited to see my dolls as part of the advertising for the Berea Craft Festival this year!)
Online:
Appalachian Fireside Gallery
Berea, Kentucky
Kentucky Folk Art Center
Morehead, Kentucky
Kentucky Artisan Center
Berea, Kentucky
Kentucky Historical Society
Frankfort, Kentucky
Locust Grove Museum Shop
Louisville, Kentucky
Indigenous Craft Gallery
Cincinnati, Ohio
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