Rotofugi this weekend!!

A Circus Posterus Group Exhibit

Opening Reception on Saturday, February 15, 2014, 7-10pm

An exhibit featuring the Circus Posterus family of artists! Exhibiting artists for this show include Stan Manoukian, Tim Lee, Chris Ryniak, Amanda Louise Spayd (image above), Joe Scarano, Stephan Webb, Shing Khor, Katie Carillo, Jen Musatto, Brandt Peters, Kathie Olivas and Travis Louie.

Circus Posterus artists Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Chris Ryniak, Amanda Louise Spayd, Jen Musatto and maybe more will be at the opening to meet and greet fans.

The exhibit continues through March 9, 2014.

 

Here is a little preview of what I will have included in this show:

 

 

2014, I may post more often?

My goal for 2014 is to try and blog more! I know, I know, I've said it before but I really need to start at least posting pictures and short entries.

So what have I been up to, you ask? A bunch of things actually. In December I had my first mini-solo show at STRANGER FACTORY in ABQ, New Mexico. 24 Dolls made the trip.

 

I had a great time visiting New Mexico, thanks to Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters for their amazing hospitality. They showed us around ABQ and Santa Fe and treated us to REBEL DONUTS! Best Donuts I have ever had in my life!

 

I will also be leaving Etsy and opening a BigCartel shop in February. This was a difficult decision but after Etsy made "those" horrible changes to it's policies I've decided to leave. It's sad. It used to be such a wonderful place for artists.

 

 

Openings!

I've been working working working to get ready for three big shows.

October 21st- 6:00 p.m- DOLLIRIUM ART DOLL EMPORIUM "Night of the Living Dolls."
Canada

October 12th-  5:00 p.m- SCHMANCY TOYS, "PLUSH YOU!" Seattle, WA

 

Friday November 9^th with a reception from 6-9pm, FOE GALLERY, "Bad Ass II." Massachusetts

 

 

GIVE AWAY TIME!

Hey! I'm having a GIVE-AWAY! No reason, just because I feel like it! That's how I role.

Rules:

1.) follow my blog and leave a comment with your contact email address. That will give you one entry.

2.) share this post on your facebook, twitter, tumblr etc.. That will give you one entry.

3.) Go over to my etsy shop, look around at current and sold dollz and then come back here and leave a comment about your favorite doll. That will give you one entry.

4.)Blog about this giveaway and comment here with the link to your blog and get an extra 5 entries!!
You don't have to do all four things to win, just one.  Winner will be drawn on Friday, June 29th.

Contest will run from Friday, June 22nd to Friday, June 29th 12:00 p.m CDT.

What you will win! Jarm the Monster Clown!

My rendition of Snow White to be featured in POISONED APPLES, an art show celebrating 75 years of Snow White. This is going to be quite an epic show. Over 80 artists participating.


Funhouse Gallery inside the Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay St., Bldg. 2, Fl. 3, Detroit; funhousedetroit.com. Saturday June 9th from 7:00-9:00 p.m

This weekend was absolutely beautiful. 90 degrees, sunny, and I got alot of yard work done. Spent Saturday extended the flowerbeds out in preparation for new mulch. Took all day but felt good to get some excercise. On Sunday I decided to trim my huge dappled willow bushes in the front yard. So, using my electric hedge trimmer I began trimming the bushes. I made a HUGE MISTAKE and took my left hand off the trimmer to move some branches and guess what? I almost trimmed my entire index finger off. I was so lucky I only needed stitches. No bone damage, Thankfully! It bled like a son-of-a- B though. No sewing for a week or two. Can't get fur and fiber up in it. :(

Wow! I can't believe it's been an entire year since I've done anything with this blog. I've been busy to say the least. I'm hoping to start paying more attention to this page. We'll see what happens.

So this is what I've been up to this week. I made some smaller dollz using some recycled 70's fabric.

new shop!

Come on over to my new etsy shop! I've closed the Artofme shop. Well, I've not closed it but I wont be selling my Dollz there anymore. It will remain open, as I plan on listing my other artsy fartsy stuff there. Anyhoo, there is a link to my new shop in the righthand column!

Maddy the Monster and baby Mud

This is Maddy the Monster and her newborn monster Mud.

The first mother and baby monster set I've ever done. I think they are sweet together.

Plush Team STEAMPUNK Challenge

I made this doll as part of the Etsy Plush Team's STEAMPUNK challenge. She was indeed a challenge for me. I'm not used to working with watch parts and wire and gears. After two days of work I finally finished her. I think she turned out pretty rad but I'm partial I guess. What do you think?

Her name is VIDALIA VON STROUSE. She's available in the plushteam shop

Been gone for a long time.....

I have been missing in action from this blog since January. I really need to try to stay up on things. Yeah right. I will attempt to write something at least twice a week. We'll see how that goes. Until then, enjoy some new photos of recent dollz I've been working on.

The Plush Team in CANDYLAND!

What happens when a guild of internationally recognized plush artists descend upon Milwaukee in Winter for January Gallery Night? Candyland! See works created especially for Hot Pop Gallery by members of the Plush Team.

Please join us for the opening of Candyland at HotPop. Enjoy musical treats and an amazing candy buffet with samples of Plush Team favorites sent to MKE from all over the globe.

Plush Team artists have been featured in galleries all over the world! Including: Schmancy- Seattle, Chromeo- Vancouver, Gallery Hanahou-NYC, StitchWars, Bear & Bird Gallery-Miami, OHNO! DOOM, and many more. Numerous Plush Team members are featured in STUFFED Magazine every issue.

See the photo's I took at the event here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/themdollz/sets/72157625764429701/

Read an amazing blog about the show and see more photos here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/notes/plushteam/plush-team-in-candyland-see-it-for-yourself/486007647734

SOFT SERVED: A GROUP PLUSH SHOW featuring 32 plush artists and ME!

Wanna see ThEm DoLLz up close and personal? Well, if you're in the Chicagoland area stop by OHNO! DOOM gallery on Milwaukee Ave between now and January 11th and see "SOFT SERVED". Not only will you be able to see my DoLLz but you'll be blown away by the plush works of 32 other talented and smart artists!

If you don't live near Chicago you can also view the online gallery at http://ohnodoom.enstore.com/browse/ss/1?menu=ss


A show that celebrates all things sewn, stuffed, knit, felted or fluffed! Lana "Plushinator" Crooks curates a rag tag

group of fiber enthusiasts. Behold a bevy of wall mounted and huggable pieces by: Amanda Louise Spayd, Alisa Ross, Boom Plush!, BoRo, ChrisCreatures, Cimmerii, Cleo Dee, Denise Ferguson - Yummy Pancake, Diane Koss - Cutesy but not Cutesy, Dingogirls Den, Heidi Kenney - My Paper Crane, iamhome, in-TIMID-nation, Lana Crooks, Love & a Sandwich, Melissa Sung, Michal Wright-Ward, Missmonster, Nichol Brinkman - Pink Cheeks Studios, Out of the frame Pidpenky, Plush Goodness, Pock-it palz, Pollynation, Robyn Fabsits, Scrumptious Delight, Shannah Burton - daskaninchen, Shawnimals, Steff Bomb, Stephanie Laberis, ThEm DoLLz, Tyler Poncho Toys, Veggiesomething & More

Skele Claus the monster Doll- By ThEm DoLLZ

This is Skeleclaus! He's the much thinner/ Skeletal version of Santa Claus. He's available in the ETSY PLUSH STREET TEAM'S shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62040077/skeleclaus-the-monster-doll-santa-plush

He was handmade entirely by yours truely

He's a pretty big art doll, measuring in at 24" long, 16" when seated, 8" wide, and 4.5" thick

Winter the snow elf/ Monster

This is Winter! She's a snow elf. She loves wildchill factors and below zero weather! Blizzards are her favorite. Read more about winter at http://www.themdollz.com/

Suzette has attitude! I love her

Suzette The Monster Doll Zombie Plush

Suzette measures 21" tall with legs, 13" tall when sitting, 6" wide and 4" thick.

She is made with new and vintage fabrics (pre-washed and clean), new and vintage buttons, and new polyfil. She is machine sewn. Her embellishments are hand sewn with embroidery floss.




These original designs are copyrighted and are not to be reproduced in anyway for either personal or commercial use.

© ThEm DoLLz

Siouxie the Spider

This is Siouxie the Spider Monster. She is the protector of all Spiders. She resides in my basement. Siouxie and I have made a deal. I wont harm her spider friends if she promises to keep them in line. No bitting anyone, No human contact, and when company is over they all must hide. So far she has kept her part of the bargain.

Siouxie measures: 15 inches high sitting, 24 inches long with legs, 7 inches wide, and 4.5 inches thick.

She is made with new and vintage fabrics (pre-washed and clean), new and vintage buttons, and new polyfil. She is machine sewn. Her embellishments are hand sewn with embroidery floss.

Not meant for children under 3. Embellishments may pose a choking hazard.

These original designs are copyrighted and are not to be reproduced in anyway for either personal or commercial use.

© ThEm DoLLz

Breast Cancer benefit doll auction for Tia

PLEASE HELP MY FRIEND'S LITTLE SISTER BEAT BREAST CANCER.

Tia was diagnosed with breast cancer on September 22nd, 2010. She's already had her 1st surgery and the bills will start rolling in. Her current financial situation could mean that further neccessary surgeries may be postponed. Please help by either donating directly to her fundraiser
http://bit.ly/aBm0OU

OR by bidding on my SIMONE DOLL on Ebay. ALL PROCEEDS OF AUCTION TO BENEFIT TIA EVANS.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190458067396&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Awesome creepy treasury featuring my DOLLZ