An Early Christmas Piece - Noel, a Memaid Cloth Art Doll

I guess I'm a bit early for Christmas but I was in a mermaid mood this week and created 'Noel'.  You can find her on eBay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160365866688&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks for looking - have a wonderful evening!

Hugs,
Lisa

Lookie, Lookie, Lookie - my Green Gretchen Witch Ornie is published!

Wow - I'm so excited and so humbled.  Connie told me a few weeks ago my ornie would be on Celebrate365's back cover but I tend to believe things when I see them.

Well, here it is - it's really on the back cover!  Green Gretchen is officially published and boy is she creepy.  You might remember how I wasn't too sure how I felt about her when I was making the piece but she sold to a witch collector and year round Halloween decorator right away.  Some folk like that creepy stuff.

This magazine is packed with wonderful Halloween folk artists - I can't wait to buy a copy.  If you want to be a serious ornament collector or are just fascinated by Halloween folk art, you can read more about Celebrate365 here:

http://www.celebrate365.com/

Thanks so much Connie for including my art in your wonderful magazine!

This is the front cover designed by Lori Rudolph of Retro Rudolph.

And here's the back -- my ornie is at the upper left - the witch with the polka dot hat.

Here's a larger photo of her:

One thing I have to add - I never submitted anything for publication before.  Suzanne Urban (American Holiday Artists) listed the 'call for art' and I took a chance as I had just completed this piece when I read the blurb.  This has definitely given me confidence to submit more art for publication.  Gotta go pinch myself again.  :)  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Lisa

Primitive Original Vampire Black Cat Halloween Doll

I listed this guy on eBay last night -- he's OOAK and lots of fun!   He's 15" in height with button jointed arms and legs and comes with a removeable black satin cape and skull ornie.  But be careful, he bites.

Click here to visit my auction!

Thanks for looking - have a wonderful week!

Hugs,

Lisa

Two New Black Cat Ornies Mini Dolls on eBay!

I listed these two cuties last night on eBay.  The girl is named Spooky and the boy is named Poe.  Listed separate but they look really cute together.  Make of cloth, polyfill and embellishments with hand painted heads and hands.   Both are just under 6.5" and much nicer in person.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Hugs,
Lisa

New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival

Today, I actually escaped from my dungeon studio!

Past the wall of corn

towards the Delaware River...

to a place where people live a bit differently

and ghostly spirits are everywhere (you may want to click on the last 2 images above for larger photos - this shop was fabulous and I cannot remember the name!!).

Ghost trains

and even Skelly trains!

My destination was a very unique town in Bucks County that goes by the name of New Hope.  It's a 20 minute drive from our front door and has long been a favorite haunt of ours.  The only place I can think of that reminds me of New Hope is Key West.  Both are hauntingly mysterious, old and full of ghosts but also full of life, a bit seedy, great bars and restaurants, lots of bikers and starving artists and old money.  A very eclectic place that seem to be made for people watching.  And of course, New Hope really is haunted.

(And, BTW, I met Rod Stewart while shopping there in the 80s on New Years Eve Day.  Seriously - he was shopping with a woman companion in the Four Seasons Mall and was very nice.  I'll save this story for another time.)

The weather was cool and the sun was being a bit stubborn but the art was amazing!

While I was browsing, I was very fortunate to meet two women artists who make dolls and toys and also have Etsy shops.  Yes, they create, travel and do juried shows, have Etsy shops and maintain inventory - I'm inspired!   Their items were GORGEOUS! 

Allow me to introduce you to Jennifer and Diane.  If you like art dolls and fantasy, you should really visit Jennifer's Etsy shop, Willow Spirit Gallery: http://www.willowspirit.etsy.com/   I fell in love with her witches!!  Here's Jennifer's booth - these ladies were so absorbed in her dolls, I couldn't get a  clear shot but even with this, you can see all of the color and whimsy.

Diane makes wonderful plush monsters and baby apparel!  Perhaps she'll inspire my Monster in the Closet Art Doll Swap piece?  She even had monster Candy Corn!  Diane is on the road right now and her shop is in vaca mode however if you visit, you can leave an e-mail to be alerted upon her return.  You can visit Diane's shop, Cutesy but not Cutesy here: http://www.dkoss2.etsy.com/  and below is a shot of her booth.

Tonight the Corn Walk of Horror opens so if you don't hear from me in a few days, it may mean the goblins carried me back to New Hope!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Lisa

Happy Autumn!

I hope the magic of the season is with you.  Being a Libra, this is my favorite time of year!

The fish in the pond are still swimming about but soon, they'll slow down as the weather grows cooler.  We use heaters so the water never freezes solid and we keep the 'waterfall' running year round so they have sufficient oxygen.  Eventually, we'll take out the water hyacynth - it's a warm weather plant - and cover the pond with netting.

This summer we had 15 + multi-colored baby fish (orange, yellow, black, silver and combos)!  Not sure how this will work out but everyone is healthy and very active.   Now if they would just stay still, I could count them! 

The trees are starting to turn.  This is one of the maples we planted last fall. 

The sky is soooo blue today!

Below is the companion tree - it didn't fare too well!  I have no idea what happened - the nursery said this just happens sometimes.  They're coming to replace it in a few weeks.  I chose a golden maple as a replacement.  It will grow the same height and width but the leaves change yellow instead of scarlet.  I think they'll look nice together.

Out in the distance I can see a few more trees putting on their autumn finery!  Autumn amazes me!

Have a wonderful, beautiful Autumn day!

Hugs,

Lisa

September Walk

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31414399

Black cats, crows and a wall of corn dominate my rural landscape right now.  This is a new watercolor painting I just listed in my Etsy shop.  Done on Arches cold press with transparent watercolors, this comes to you matted - all you need to do is slip it in an 8" x 10" frame and it's ready to hang!

Enjoy your day!

A New Mermaid Painting!

Wow - I haven't painted a mermaid in a while!  This one will list on eBay at 9:00 p.m. eastern time tonight.  Done with professional acrylics on a 5' x 7" x 1" gallery wrapped canvas.  Auburn hair, sea green eyes - a real beauty, as all mermaids are.  You can click on the photo below for a larger image.

Hope your weekend is full of whimsical magick!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs,

Lisa

Lady Jenn, a Halloween Samhain Hand Painted Cloth Art Doll 26"

Lady Jenn has dark brown hair and is clothed in shades of burnt orange and black.  A very pretty Victorian style doll for your Halloween Festivities!

Currently on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160363420940&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks for looking - have a wonderful evening!

Lisa

Now in my NEW Etsy Shop - New Paintings/Ornies!

Perfect for your Halloween, Christmas and Yule Holidays, these cute little paintings have hangers attached so you can use them as ornaments!  Done with professional acrylics on stretched mini canvas with wooden stretcher bars that measures 2.5' x 3.5" x 1/2" deep.  Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

You can visit my shop here:  http://www.buckscountydesigns.etsy.com/

Bella Halloween, A Black Cat Art Doll

Bella Halloween is an exotic beauty - part cat, part woman and very unusual.  She's a OOAK hand painted cloth doll measuring 27". Click on the photo below for a larger image or you can find her here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160362498349&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks for visiting - have a wonderful week!

Lisa

Headless Horseman Original Halloween Painting on Wood

You didn't know the Headless Horseman had a cat?  Well,  now you do!  This original Halloween folk art painting will list on eBay at 9:00 p.m. eastern time.  OOAK done with professional acrylics on a wooden garden plaque that measures 7.5" x 10.5".   Click on the painting for a larger image or just visit me on eBay later tonight for all of the details.

Spooky Halloween with a touch of whimsy! Thanks for looking!

Batty Barry! An Original MALE Vampire Art Doll!

Ladies and Gents, may I present to you, Batty Barry! A bit odd but a true vampire nonetheless.

He's a whopping 27" high and you can learn more about him here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160360936113&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks for your interest in my art!

Have a Wonderful Labor Day!

Happy Sunday Evening!

The weather here was GORGEOUS today. Hope it was in your corner of the world as well. Tomorrow should be equally nice.

Summer is almost over but there's still time to travel the road less taken, drink as much lemonade as your tummy can hold and run with the wind - who know, maybe you'll learn to fly!

Here in Bucks County, PA, the corn is high and the leaves are changing, and before we know it, I'm sure there will be a frost.

Make the most of these sunny, halcyon days. I sure am!

Have a peaceful Labor day and a joyful week, my friends. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs,

Lisa

Crow and Pumpkin Cone Wall Ornament

This guy will list on eBay this evening at 9:00 p.m. Hand sculpted of polymer with lots of details. And it's large too - about 16" - perfect for your OOAK Halloween decor.

You can click on the picture for a larger image, or visit me later tonight on eBay for more photos and a complete description!

Have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting!

Victorian Style Tarot Witch Art Doll

I've been taking some time off and apologize for not having my blog up to date. The weather has turned cool and suddenly it feels like Autumn here in Bucks County! Bright sunshine, sapphire skies, and a nip in the air - it was in the 50s last night. Let's hope it stays around a while.

I finished this art doll and listed her on eBay last night. Her name is Magickal Marlo. She's a Victorian style tarot witch complete with tiny cards I made from images of an antique deck. Can't you picture her sitting in a carnival tent at the turn of the century waiting to read your cards?

Magickal Marlo is 25" high and can sit or be hung (her knees and elbows are tied). She's made of cotton stuffed with polyfil and her face, hands and shoes are hand painted.

You will find her here if you would like to see more photos:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160359491655&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks so much for viewing my art. Have a wonderful day!