Addie's Steampunk Adventures

Addie has been a long time in arriving. She is the only one of my Wisdom Keeper Art Dolls to come with her own Diorama to display in.

Addie is wildly creative. She follows her passion with full zest, spending almost every waking moment in her workshop. She greets the sunrise from her workspace sipping lavender tea and mulling over the multitude of ideas that flow through her. This morning she will go out on a scavenger hunt to find bits and pieces, gears and sprockets, treasures that only she can put to use in building yet another fabulous invention that may.....just may....change the world.

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Grace

"Grace"

Cherokee Woman

For those days when you need Strength after lending your

shoulder to dear friends...

For those days when you need Courage to face the World...

For those days when you need someone to listen, when no

one else can hear...

For those days when you need to remember who you are

deep in your soul...

"Grace" is by your side.

Grace is approximately 11 inches tall. She is an OOAK art

doll, original one of a kind. Her clothing is made of light

suede and destressed red sheepskin. At her base is an

abalone shell to hold special gemstones. There is a sterling

silver hanging piece on her waist with turqoise and jasper.

She is signed and dated on the bottom of her base and she

comes with a story card, telling her story.

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Frona the Seeker

Wisdom Keeper Art Doll         "The Seeker ~ Frona"

                       

 The Seeker is the second character created related to the book I am writing.

"The Seeker, ready for the journey, has mounted her companion camel, Thwertem. Her side bag

is filled with maps, water canteen, her protective stones, and compass. Ima slipped a bit of

fresh baked nut bread wrapped in checkered cloth inside the bag, knowing that Frona would

forget to gather food along the way. "

Frona is approxmately 14 inches tall and 9 inches wide seated on her camel companion.

Frona is an original one of a kind sculpt of paper clay, hand painted and antiqued, sporting henna designs on her face and hands.

Her skirt and top are made of batik, her cloak of soft suede, and her boots of black leather.

Her side bag is leather with batik and fibers, with compass attached and journey supplies inside.

Thwetem the camel is covered with a soft leather.

You can view more picture of Frona on my website

http://www.consciousartstudios.com/WisdomKeepersArtDolls.html

The Rabbit Whisperer ~ Art Doll

The Rabbit Whisperer walks in both worlds of the Rabbit and of the Human, allowing her to communicate fully with the Rabbit Kingdom and to bring us the lessons they give.

Rabbits move by hopping and leaping, signifying that those who are connected with Rabbit, have the endeavours in their lives move much in the same way. They remind you to stay alert for opportunities... to be able to "hop" on to them quickly. This allows us to be open to the fertility of the universe, which rabbit symbolizes.

Many people see the Rabbit as fearful, which challenges you to face your fears in order to grow, but to do so with "gentleness" , as the Rabbit does.

Rabbits are also friends of the Faerie Realm. Many a human have followed Rabbit straight into the Enchanting Lands of the Fae.

The Rabbit Whisperer comes to be your guide in the Rabbit Kingdom, a gentle loving guide, who brings a sweet and delicate presence.

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Wisdom Keepers Art Doll Collection Evolving

As artists grow and change, undoubtedly so does their work. As I take a look back at even my last year of work I see how life changes are reflected in the creations.

My work now is being formulated into series of collections, instead of seperate stand alone pieces.

Later this week I will be posting "The Seeker", who is number two in a series of characters that are the basis for a book that I am writing. (The first in the Series is "The Wishmaker" who you may remember and can find in an earlier post here on the blog).

Also later this week I will be releasing "The Rabbit Whisperer", the first in a series of Art Dolls that incorporates Animal Totem Wisdom into the creation of the doll.

In the midst of the evolution of the collections, I have added a few more of my little poppets...

You can see all of the new poppets on my website and read their stories at

http://www.consciousartstudios.com/WisdomKeepersArtDolls.html

Just a little glimpse

Just a little glimpse into some of the Artworks I have done...

Mary the Appalachia Granny Woman

Historically, Appalachia Granny Women were the midwives and healers in the Appalachia when doctors were few. They combined their own folk remedies with the herbal remedies they learned from the neighboring Cherokee.

Mary has splendid gardens filled with herbs and flowers that she uses in her remedies and teas. There is almost never a time when you see her that she doesn't have at least one gathering bag around her with her botanicals. She is always prepared should someone need a little help, or even just a smile and hug.

Creating

For me, Creating is like taking a breath. It is life sustaining. I know many artists that create a good deal of their inventory during the winter - slow season. That would be difficult for me because I get much of my inspiration from the people that view my work. The expressions that form, the smiles, the comments about how the piece makes them feel. This is where my seeds of creation begin.

Art should engage you, make you feel, remind you of the good things, and help you ponder life.

I am in love with the Romance of Art and the Dance of Creation. Artists record history in a much different way, and leave their mark in this world in a beautiful manner.

Breathe in, Breathe out, Create....this is my meditation.

Monthly Poppet Give-Away ~ Easter

Easter is on its way, so this month's Give-Away Contest is for one of my Bunny Poppets.

Post your favorite Easter tradition either here on the blog, or on my Facebook Page. The most inspiring and unique story will be chosen to receive one of my Bunny Poppets.

This will run from Februaru 20th - February 26th. Good luck and share your wonderful Easter Tradition stories.

This photo is an example of my Bunny Poppets...the winner will receive a similar poppet.

Callie The Music Maker

Callie
The Music Maker
“Callie ’s passion is the beauty of music. She plays her songs night and day for all who will listen and become entranced in happiness. She dances her way through life with the songs in her heart, just waiting to share them and bring smiles of delight. The enchantment that she brings lingers, so that the listener can always here the bliss of her melodies , even when she is resting.”
Callie is a cloth formed Art Doll with a clay face. Her hair is completely hand beaded by me in it own little eclectic style. She has light beading on her body and holds her instrument in her hands. She is approximately 11 inches tall and is secured on a wooden base for display, which is signed and dated by me.

Why I create Art Dolls

Today I spent some time looking over pictures of all the Art Dolls that I have created since 2004. It is sometimes amazing how our Art changes as we ourselves change, whether it is simply by getting older, or transitions in our life. Creating Art Dolls is one of the most satisfiying things in my life. I become inspired on their themes by so many things. Sometimes its simply a color that generates the idea, sometimes a memory, and other times the story comes before the doll. The possibilities are endless in creating them, but the thing that I love the most is watching the reactions that people have when they see them.
When doing an art market or show, I watch the patrons walking through…some seem as if they are on a definitive mission – not in the mood to browse, but are power walking while scanning the vendors looking for a particular thing. I myself can not imagine exploring like this, how much you may possibly miss ! But then other swill slowly meander through the aisles, curious and examining each and every thing. Now the thing that I love is when women come by my booth…they STOP. Inquisitive. Exploring. They seem to be pulled out of the rat race and completely come into focus. And then….the smile. “Oh, doesn’t that one remind you of Aunt Emma !” or ” Oh, she reminds me of when I used to be a weaver!” “Oh, my sister would love that, it’s just like her.”
I try to represent so many facets of women, whether in reality or in our dream worlds. I want them to remind you of your past, your present, and your future. I want them to make you feel as if you can do anything. And I want them to make you fully embrace life and enjoy every moment of being a woman !