Featured Artist – MemeBev’s Creations by Gifted Grandma

Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 November 2009 02:04 Written by Manic Butterfly Friday, 20 November 2009 06:00

Born and living in Maine most of my life with a large family taught me to learn many skills very young. You become a Jill of all trades and sometimes a master of none. I have been sewing for many years starting in high school. Continuing to sew for my three daughters as they grew so fast. Then came the grandchildren 16 and counting! Now, I create just about anything. It is a joy to know God has given me talented hands to work with and create in his marvelous world.

 My most creative stage started after my grandchildren were born. First a couple of rag dolls, then some bunnies and finally a bear for a granddaughter to my son. Since then many creations have come into the picture. Handbags, pillowcases, doll clothes, pocket pals and so much more. 

Find my work on Artfire.
Check out my Etsy shop.
My other website Gifted Grandma.

Featured Artist – Heather’s Haven

Last Updated on Sunday, 2 August 2009 02:53 Written by Manic Butterfly Sunday, 2 August 2009 12:00

My name is Heather, I’m a self taught artist, and while I’ve dabbled in many mediums over the years, I really love people and colored glass.

I’m a mother of four and step-mom to two more (ranging in age from 2-16), I feel that I’ve done my part in making people and will someday learn how to make colored glass items, so right now I make dolls, and embellish things with colored glass.

My dolls represent people, not necessarily people that I know, more like a representation of the human experience. I love to put a face on art. Once I do, it gives the piece a personality. I prefer working with my own faces which I will draw, paint or sculpt, although I am open to using other artist work especially if it ‘speaks’ to me. And my dolls do ‘speak’, often times ‘argue’ and ‘insist’ on a different version of what I originally intended. All of my pieces are one of a kind, I would not and probably could not reproduce them. Color invokes emotion; glass is just mesmerizing. Many of my dolls are covered in glass beads. I also dabble in jewelry, and make big bold pieces that I would like to wear.

If Art is a visual expression of emotion I prefer to share a positive feeling. I feel that I have a responsibility to make this world a better place for all the wonderful people in it. Because of this, I find great satisfaction in upcycling discarded jewelry and repurposing found objects. I keep a box of such Treasures just waiting for inspiration.

My husband is also an artist; he’s in school working on a degree in fine arts. He does amazing things with oil paint and dabbles in computer graphics and photography. I have this dream to one day wear long flowing skirts and big bold jewelry and play hostess at our own cafe/art gallery where I will also teach classes on creative expression.
Until then I’ll continue to create and do my part in making our world wonderful.

I offer my work at Heather’s Haven.
See what I’m working on at my blog.