It's time for a spring update to the blog! Lots going on in the studio and garden around here =) First of all, there is a new doll named Silas in my Etsy shop who goes along with the other Woodland Children. Two other little girls from the series have found homes already.

 Meet Silas! His woodland friend is a fox. He is a spirited redhead (he reminds me of my little brother when he was a child).

This is Robin, a lovely springtime child and her small feathered friend.

And here is Sylvia and her Angora rabbit - an Easter inspired girl.

Portrait of Eleanor

My little one at two years old =) This watercolor is from a photo I took when we were hiking in our favorite woods. She burrowed in close to this tree and declared in her 'tree house.' She played happily there for quite a while.

Knitted Cowl Pattern

Head on over to my new blog, Magic and Moss,  for a pattern I just designed for a super quick and easy, soft and cozy, earthy and mossy cowl style neck warmer!

Magic and Moss Teaser

Coming Soon: Spring 2012



   New Years Day is the perfect time to announce a new project in the works here at the Theatre! I am developing a new Etsy shop called Magic and Moss which will be geared towards children and the young at heart.

   I am writing and illustrating books based on some of the dolls I have recently made and am currently making. The shop will carry my self-printed books and soft, waldorf inspired play dolls and animals to go along with them. Also expect whimsical knits and accessories to outfit you, your little ones and thier doll friends for woodland adventure (as well as indoor cuddling).

  My little one must think every day is Christmas, as I shower her with prototype playthings. Ah well, it is only fair, as I am sure she will be asked to do some modeling work in the coming weeks =)

 Stay tuned for more info, a new blog, specials and giveaway contests!

  

Happy Holidays!

Here is my holiday display in the dining room this year!

And this is my new exciting endeavor! Ceramic clay =) I used to use this clay in school, but when I didn't have access to a kiln, I switched to air-dry clay. Now I have a place to fire, so I bought 50 lbs of white clay to experiment with. I had forgotten how touchy it can be - Creative Paperclay is so forgiving about adding on to already dry pieces and carving back into it without cracking. But when these are fired, they will be more quite sturdy and I will feel more comfortable approaching galleries with pieces that are a more traditional. I am LOVING the new feel, the smoothness I can achieve and the challenge of something new!

Fawn

Fawn joins her friend Ursula on Etsy

Indian Hill Church Art Show

I am very pleased to be participating in this show along with so many talented artists! I will be bringing a couple portrait samples as well as some fall and winter themed landscapes. I am particularly excited about my 2 new series of paintings from my wanderings in Red Bird Hollow (here in Cincinnati) and in Southern Vermont this fall!