another Vicent van Gogh

This Vincent van Gogh figure is the smallest I have made, at 22" high.

I used one of his self portraits for inspiration, done after he cut off his ear.

He is made from paper clay and cloth. Painted eyes. I just put him up on ETSY.

I'm Back!

After being in the hospital 5 times this year, the artery problem has been fixed with bypass surgery. So soon I will be able to go on my favorite walks without pain, and I am looking forward to that.

But I can always sew! I just finished a new type of Santa, an Old World Snow Santa, about 22" high. He has a painted paper clay face, and wool beard. Soft blizzard fleece overcoat with a hood.

I like his old fashion look, and will make a few more.

But, Henry the V111 is waiting to be finished. Every night as I sit in my chair, he looks out at me from his perch, wanting his coat.

Santa Time!

I feel like making an uplifting fellow, who is happy and gives things away , and promotes good will among people. That would be Santa Claus! So that's my theme this year. You can see some of my new Santas on my etsy site... http://lynnery.etsy.com/

I'm trying all sorts of full of joy faces and expressions. A first for me is a closed eyes smile. And a big laugh with open mouth. It's good to spread joy in any way.

Jolly Traditional Santa

The time of the year to think about Santa Claus! I love Christmas, so I do enjoy making a few Santas every year. This one has paper clay head and blue glass eyes. He looks very happy and I like that. His suit is soft blizzard fleece, trimmed with faux fur. He's about 25" sittimg down in a child's chair.

Japanese Santa

I just finished a Japanese Santa. It was a challenge to stretch the ordinary limits and do something different. I'd like to make around the world Santas! He has paper clay head and hands with cloth body. Glass brown eyes, which I think bring his face to life. He has a armature that allows him to carry the weight of a garland I made of felt, crammed with Japanese toys. He's on a wood painted and glossed base. He is about 27" high. My client sent me wonderful Japanese fabrics and toys.

Roberta in Orange

This is my Roberta, in her orange party dress. Her head is paper clay with glass eyes and sculpty teeth. Her dress is vintage recycled silk, and silk scarves for added prettiness.\ She was included in a Treasury on Etsy recently. I am glad she's getting attention. She's always very happy and fun to look at. Now I am working on more paper clay figures, pretty much letting them be who ever they want.

Missing my Art

Last week an old friend from high school came to stay with me for a whole week. It took my 2 weeks to get ready for her, to clean and decluter the guest room/ "storage" room. I stashed my art projects away, in closets, etc. Nothing left around my sitting area to work on at night. Instead on sewing or working in clay, we talked and watched movies. Otherwise we were gone alot traveling. I saw places in Oregon that I have not visited yet, so it was fun and interesting. My daughter joined us a few times. Now, she is gone but my brother and wife are coming for the weekend. So I will keep the house tidy til they are gone. But some is creeping out now. And I'm glad it is. I have to be doing something with my hands if I am sitting. I love to have some form of art on my plate for the day!