Friday, May 10, 2013

Some New Things and Updates

I'm really excited about my upcoming trip to the John C. Campbell Folk School on May 19-25. This time I'm taking a class with Leslie Molen...the 3rd time (Santos Cage Doll the first time, and Marionette the second time). She's a wonderful teacher, and I always have a good time!! And I always learn something new and I come home inspired creatively!! I can't wait!!! Mark is coming with me this time...he'll be painting. When we get back his mother will be visiting. It's always nice to see her. I'll also have to finish my gallery piece for TBAI. More about that later. So much to do, so little time.........

Here are some of my newest creations  that debuted at the D.C. Big Flea Antiques and Collectibles Show. They are still for sale: If you are interested in purchasing any of my bears or bunnies send me an Email for more info, or give me a call at (703) 263-0622:

"Bunting"                                                                                          "Dashwood"

"Jane Russell" 
                  "Ozma"

"Prim Tiny-Companions (T.C.)"
        "Rory"
 
                                                           *He can sit in these different poses*


"Russell"
"Suede & Berry"
 
"Suede Russell"

"Nougat and Tatoo" 


Tuesday, April 30, 2013

New Info

Hello blog viewers. Just a couple updates.

I will be selling at the D.C. Big Flea at the Dulles Expo Center again this weekend (May 4- 5). I hope you come and see me and all the wonderful bears, rabbit,s and other odds and ends. Check out their website for more info: http://www.damorepromotions.com/

I also had another picture, posted in Art Doll Quarterly!!!! A beautiful bride doll made of polymer clay. (There is also an article about one of my favorite doll maker, Leslie Molen, with whom I will be taking another class with at the John C. Campbell Folk School in a few weeks). I also submitted a picture to Soft Doll and Animal Magazine again that you can see also!

So I'll be keeping busy finishing up all of my new projects. So see at the Flea!

Monday, February 25, 2013

Upcoming Shows

March 2-3 I'll be at the D.C. Big Flea Market in Chantilly, VA.  Saturday 9-6, and Sunday 11-5.
For more info go here: http://www.damorepromotions.com/

I'll be sending a consignment of bunnies to the Frizellburg Antique Store for the Spring. March 22, 23, and 24 is the kick off weekend for the season.
 For Directions: http://www.frizellburgantiques.com/Home.html

April 6, is the Teddies Spring Show at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center in Timonium, Maryland( I-83 Padonia Road Exit) from 9-3.  I'll be there with lots of other talented artists. For more info call (919) 460-1082 or email robinsnestgifts@hotmail.com.

I recently had one of my creations published in Art Doll Quarterly!  My year is off to a good start.  Hope to see you at one the shows.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Seasons Greetings

Seasons Greetings to family, friends, and bear lovers. I hope and pray for all to have a wonderful holiday season. I'd like to thank all of you who have given homes to my bears and animals. I'm very excited about 2013. My first show will be the DC Big Flea the first weekend of January... I'm in the same spot in Aisle I. I'll also be in Timonium Maryland @ the Teddy Spring Show at the Holiday Inn on April 6, 9-3. Also I'll be taking bunnies to the Frizellburg Antique Store (TBA).
I'll also be working on the gallery piece for TBAI. Check that website at the end of March. I'll also be going back to the John C. Campbell Folk School (NC) in May to make another doll with Leslie Molen. ( There will be a March and May DC Big Fleas in the mix). There are also photo contributions to publications, like Soft Doll and Animal and Art doll Quarterly. So visit me at the shows, lots of new stuff planned and events to look forward to.

Bear Hugs,
Marty

Friday, October 5, 2012

Happy Fall

Welcome to Fall!

Lots of changes happen this time of year--weather, trees,t.v. shows, work schedules, etc. For me it's the time to buckle down and get serious. I'm scheduling everything from classes, shows, movies, and shopping, to get everything done. As usual  I've probably planned to make more than I can complete. However this is how I usually work. Anyway I'm buckling down!!!...

Another change is that I said "See you later!" to a friend and bear maker Milvi G. She was supposed to leave/move to Denver. I hope she had an uneventful trip (except for viewing lovely scenery). I', hoping to go visit her in the future...maybe coincide a trip with taking a class with Leslie Molen who is one of my favorite doll artist/teacher (I've taken 2 classes with her at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown N.C. My plan is to to take a class with her in May 2013?). It's a nice thought that Milvi can take classes in Denver. Anyway I hope M.G. is settling into her new home.

Now for some new changes...My Fall Schedule:

Mouse Class

Come and join us…

What: A class to make “Fyodor” Mouse—10 inch mohair mouse accessorized with collar, tie and key, taught by bear artist Marty Bumala from Chantilly, VA. “I was inspired by the illustrations by Sir John Tenniel from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”

Where: At the Rocking Horse Gallery
803 Caroline St. (Old Town)
Fredericksburg, VA
When: 13-14 October 2012. Come at 10AM (we’ll start soon there after).
Cost: $190; includes lunch, pre-sewn kit and instructions
            Kit includes
¨   1 pre-sewn “Fyodor” Mouse
¨   5 joints
¨   1 pair glass eyes
¨   Perle cotton and upholstery thread
¨   Stuffing
¨   Beads for weighting
¨   1 set unfinished collar (with button and snap), tie, and key charm
Bring
¨   Pliers to turn cotter pins
¨   Nut drivers size ¼ and 3/8 inch for turning lock nuts and bolts
¨   Stuffing tools (chop stick, cotter key, forceps, or whatever you have
¨   Scissors with sharp point like Fisker’s grey spring handle
¨   Cotton darners or large eyed embroidery needles 3 and/or 5 inch
¨   A smile and  positive attitude
¨   Not required but would be fun, a tea pot at least 8 inch tall to pose him with (“If you are familiar with Lewis Carroll’s book, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare put him in a teapot”).

*The teacher’s tools and needles will be available for use*

Call Faye Lee @ 540-371-1894 for details and to reserve your space

Monday, August 6, 2012

Folk School Paper-Clay Class

Look at what I did at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Sculpting heads in paper clay with Kathryn Walmsbey. She's a wonderful teacher!