Henry VIII , wating for dinner

I have been working on Henry theVIII for some time, and I am going to make him a dagger and gloves for his hands, but got an idea to use a fork and knife for the time being, and then it made me smile to see him serious about waiting for his food. Maybe I should add a bit of whimsey to some of my work. He is 26" high on his wood base, cloth body with paper clay head and hands. Glass eyes and mohair beard. My friend Roberta actually started a Henry 8th figure years ago and got tired of him, so she sent me his things, and I used the shirt she made, and some of her fabrics. Thanks, Roberta! It's been fun making him..so far.

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.