http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com Deb Mackie, IGMA Artisan Tue, 25 May 2010 19:58:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Two commissions that I just finished: This one is a portrait of the buyer's sister. She was a schoolteacher in Scotland, and is retiring this year. Her sister has built a miniature of her classroom as a gift for her, and had me make the portrait doll of her sister to ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2010/05/25/commissions/ This doll thing is starting to feel like theater--as soon as the closing night curtain comes down, I'm running around looking for the next show. I hadn't planned on it, but now I'm doing Molly Cromwell's Sturbridge Massachusetts show on June 5th & 6th. She had a cancellation, and I'd ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2010/05/25/yet-another-mad-scramble-sturbridge/ Well here it is a full week after the Chicago show. The mad scramble paid off. I sold FIVE dolls at the show, and picked up a $200 deposit on a double commission. I actually MADE money on a show for the very first time. Three of the new dolls ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2010/04/27/chicago-success/ Only 4 days left til the big show--the race is on. I've manage to finish three new dolls since my last post. Even with the ready made parts, it still takes me forever. But I definitely like the costuming part better. Two Tudor ladies, inspired by the TV show, an ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2010/04/12/the-chicago-scramble/ I've been spending a lot of time on Dana Burton's minidolllist site and such. I even bought her costuming and wigging cds. She works mainly with porcelain dolls from commercial molds, but her costuming is very inspired and beautifully done. I put together one of her kits last year just ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2010/03/29/cheating/ Rochester Erotic Arts Festival--much fun, no sales. I may attend next year, but not as a vendor. It was relatively cheap compared to some--probably spent about $350 between the table fee, hotel room, food, gas and tolls--but that's still a chunk of change to just throw away on a "fun" ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2010/03/29/another-throwaway-show/ Good Gods, so much has happened since my last post. I actually finished sculpting the Mermaids yesterday. They never made it to Faeriecon. Gotta post more pictures. Got the museum display done, show is over, it's back in the workshop. Today begins my 8th week back at the Big Bad Bank. ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2010/02/22/gotta-stop-ranting/ The other of two dolls in the mad scramble to finish for FaerieCon! If I can get these two done in addition to finishing my Pyle Horse diorama, I'll be in good shape. I still have that cool green bottle I want to use for an Absinthe Fairy, but I ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2009/10/22/pinup-mermaid/ One of two works in progress that I'm scrambling to get done for FaerieCon. Also my first attempt at an african figure. Haven't decided yet what color her tail and fin will be. http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2009/10/22/african-mermaid/ I have got to stop going back to bed in the morning after Jim leaves for work. An extra couple of hours of sleep is nice, but for the past couple of weeks, all it gets me is weird dreams. Can't always remember them, but they involve me searching for things ... http://blog.whitehorsestudio.com/2009/10/22/weird-dreams/