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I am a/an :: Artist, Writer, Poet, Designer

Gender:: Gal

I am here for:: Friendship, Networking, Bloging, Selling, Buying

Website:: http://www.skeelhaven.com/

My Work is Sold at:: http://www.skeelhaven.com/ and all doll conferences I teach at each year.

I have been featured on:: Froudian Artisit of the Month January 2006, assorted dollmaking magazines such as Doll Crafter and Costuming, Contemporary Doll Collector, Soft Dolls and Animals. as well as Patti Culea's book "Creative Cloth Doll Faces". I have been the publisher for the Association for People Who Play With Dolls newsletter (APWPWD) for 3 years.

My Favorite Artists,Musicians,Creative People are:: I adore the work of Brian and Wendy Froud, Jim Hensen, Tony DiTerlizzi, Daniel Merriam, James Christiansen, Edward Gorey, Tim Burton, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, Amy Brown, Jessica Galbraith, John Howe, Alan Lee... basically fantasy art in a wide variety of styles and formats. Musicians: Enya, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Moody Blues, Elton John, Spock's Beard with Neil Morse, Dream Theatre and most Mozart. Many movie sound tracks by Danny Elfman, Howard Shore and John Williams. Favorite author is Terry Pratchett.

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Gallery Show

This Tuesday I will help set up an art show in Worthington, Ohio called "FIBER OPTICS: A SHARED EXHIBIT BY THE ART QUILT ALLIANCE AND THE GUILDED LILIES ART DOLLS" . In addition to whimsical mixed media dolls, there will be a wide selection of creative and colorful wall hanging pieces. The show will run from May 28-June 28. The Artists' Reception is Sunday, June 1st, from 2-4 PM with free admission, food and the opportunity to meet the artists. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday 12-4 and… Continue

Posted on May 25th, 2008 at 4:43pm — 1 Comment (Add)

The New York WOW

I'm just back from 7 days of classes at the New York Week of Workshops and ooooh what a time I had! This was a wonderful first time event and something I heartily reccommend to all. I taught 5 days, took classes 2 and laughed and learned more than I can tell you. The next event will be in August of 2009 - I'll have updates in my newsletter and at my home website, Skeelhaven.com. They incorporate classes of all mediums and skill levels so anyone in the Fig… Continue

Posted on May 21st, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments (Add)

Bird Brain

Last week I began hearing an odd noise at one of the French doors in my studio. I found a robin attacking the window. Peck marks covered each pane. It must be his reflection that he his fighting for territory becasue he also left lovely bird droppings all over the steps outside the door. I sat witht he camera to catch him. The first shot shows him attacking to the right of the window ornament, the second he is sitting on one of the steps he "blessed." You can see the lovely marks his little beak… Continue

Posted on April 15th, 2008 at 6:00am — No Comments (Add)

Joy! Celebrating Life

I was in the midst of creating a series of 4 patterns and most of the way through the first doll when I got a message that the PCM Expo in Cincinnati was doing "Doll Alley" again and wanted me to teach a three hour doll class. So I dropped everything to design and create a new doll. I imagined her while not falling asleep Monday night, began her Tuesday morning, amazingly finished her Wednesday and sent the class info and photo off 15 minutes before the noon deadline then immediately began the p… Continue

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 8:26am — 1 Comment (Add)

Blizzard

Central Ohio is currently experiencing a blizzard - the first since 1978. Below is my mail box. Just for a point of reference, there are 4 numbers on the sign and the bottom of the sign is 18" off the ground. I sure am glad I work from home and stock a pantry!

Posted on March 8th, 2008 at 12:39pm — No Comments (Add)

New Patterns For Release!

I am happy to announce that somewhere in the middle of last night I sent not 1 but 2 new patterns to the printers via email. I should be able to pick them up next week and they will be available at Joggles, Dollmakers Journey and Cloth Doll Patterns on line shops soon. Originally created for Make & Takes at the PCM Original Creative Festival in Cincinnati last June, the first pattern, called Faerie and Lace Mini Case is a lovely little lined purse and can be worn as necklace-art as well. 5… Continue

Posted on March 7th, 2008 at 2:45pm — No Comments (Add)

Playing & Mrs. Blathersby's Orphanage

I've been playing with Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) and having fun, though not making much I am satisfied with. I've been buying loads of more supplies of products by Suz Weisberg and Tim Holtz, and spent part of yesterday watching TIm's second video. Learned about many mistakes I made and hope to correct next time I play. For now I am refinishing woodwork for our bedroom, back to natural wood. The good news there is that faeries prefer natural woodwork so maybe I'll see some lovelies in… Continue

Posted on March 1st, 2008 at 10:51am — No Comments (Add)

Studio

I've spent time this last week trying to reorganize my studio. I group things into piles then sort through the piles to make more groups of the stuff. Eventually I hope to see the light at the end of this tunnel where I get to place said piles into appropriate drawers with labels, in turn clearing thefour 6 foot long tables and making space to be creative. I expect to spend most of tomorrow down there and make serious headway. My Muse, who is still on Sabbatical is expected any time. I believe s… Continue

Posted on February 18th, 2008 at 1:49pm — 1 Comment (Add)

Kiln

Yesterday and the day before I worked on moving back into my studio, now that I can do stairs again (slowly, but at least I can). I need to get rid of some things and the first item that I came across as big and bulky and something that I will never use is a Kiln. So, if you want to pick it up I will sell my kiln.…

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Posted on February 11th, 2008 at 8:56am — No Comments (Add)

Happy as a Lark!

The good news is last night my son Shawn and 3 of his friends carried everything from my mini studio upstairs in the guestroom back to the real studio downstairs. There are 3 small boxes of books, all the UFO’s (UnFinished Objects) I never touched, and a ton of supplies. At least a half ton anyway. Now I understand what Mr. Visa was talking about re…

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Posted on February 9th, 2008 at 7:05am — No Comments (Add)

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At 11:22am on June 2nd, 2008, Bonnie Lee Fontaine said…: HI, Judy!
Just popping in to see how the artist's reception went for your exhibit. Hope it was successful!
Blessings :o)

At 10:50am on June 2nd, 2008, Mary Wiseman said…: Hi Judy, Hope you are doing well. Sounds like you have had some great times dollmaking. I often think of the wonderful time I had at your class and I get so many comliments on my Lady Grace!!

At 6:30pm on April 30th, 2008, Skeleton In My Closet said…

At 4:24pm on April 27th, 2008, Leslie Bailey said…: Hi Judy, just wanted to say hello and that I have admired your work for some time.
Leslie

At 2:47pm on April 10th, 2008, Barb Keeling said…: Hi Judy so happy to have a look at all your dolls. Have not been snooping for a while. Lots of new ones to me. After you knee hope you rested and let the new creative juices perk up wonderful new "kids". Really love dolls as always. Hope one day I can take one of your classes. Would be great to share a day with you. huggers barbkeeling

At 9:06am on April 4th, 2008, Tea Rose Broadway said…: Aww, Judy, replies like that are what make it all worthwhile for me. Have a great day!

At 9:34pm on April 2nd, 2008, Tea Rose Broadway said…: Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I featured you on my blog at www.needleandclay.wordpress.com. Love your work!

At 3:49pm on March 26th, 2008, Diana S. Zimmerman said…: In faery years.

At 4:52pm on March 22nd, 2008, Diana S. Zimmerman said…: Such wonderful creations!

At 6:23am on March 18th, 2008, Fairywebmother said…: I've enjoyed visiting your blog, today! You're getting me inspired to go down to my studio and reorganize. I don't have any good excuses, I'm just having a hard time motivating myself. I have such a beautiful space that it's a shame I am not making full use of it. Thanks for the inspiration...and for the pics of your beautiful work. :)

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