Remember When?

A few blogs ago I talked about a bear that I didn't like and I re-did. Here he is. I like him better.

I'm getting ready to leave for a bear retreat in Fredricksburg, Texas. Just eight bear artists getting together to share ideas and take a few classes. It will be a lot of fun.

When I get back the Bid4Bear auction will have started and I will start listing the 6-8 bears I've committed to. I'm starting off with a rabbit. I'm also going to list another rabbit on the Teddy Patch.

I also just finished a double jointed bear from the material I got from the Netherlands. No picture yet.

Sticking My Neck Out

It's been a while since I've posted. I guess I've said that a time or two! I've been trying to balance life with my creationing.

Now I'm getting ready for two shows; an auction; and possibly putting some rabbits on the Teddy Patch.

The auction is Bid4Bears Artist Power campaign. Several artists are getting together to provide another outlet for bear collectors to bid on bears that isn't e-bay. I've signed up for the first group which is one bear (or critter) every week or ten days. It's no guarantee of a sale but I hope it will bring some attention to the alternative auction sites and breathe some life into the bear community.

I'm about to finish a double jointed bear that I'm making from my Netherlands mohair and a giraffe. I thought I was a little farther along on the giraffe until I realized I hadn't put in the mane or the tail. I guess I need a little more experience with them so I don't miss any steps.