There are just a few days left until the show! The countdown is on and all of our artists are hard at work, finishing up one-of-a-kind works of art for you. These two artists are no exception...
Donna O'Brien of The Ribboned Crown
The irony is not lost on Donna O’Brien. Although her art reflects a regal side of life in her creations of crowns, scepters, heraldic-inspired boxes, for example, she knows that she really is just the court jester in her everyday life! “Both sets of my grandparents immigrated from Europe when they were in their teens. Lots of old writings and little antique treasures and art came with them and I was ‘head over heels’ with all of it from early on." Hmm…Head over heels…must be a jester thing.”
Realizing the scarcity and luck in coming across similar collectibles in antique stores etc., Donna started creating art that brings about that same feeling of the old-world regalia.
To see more of her art and her off beat view on her creativity, visit Donna’s blog. donnaobrien.typepad.com.
Colleen Moody
A love of hand sewing, vintage treasures and old dolls is what led Colleen to the world of doll making. She took her embroidery art and expanded it to add sculpting, painting and costuming.
By doing this she was able to include one of her other loves. Collecting! Old buttons, fabrics and trims all are included on her one-of-a-kind creations. They bring much inspiration to her work.
To see more of Colleen's work, please visit her blog or you can email her at Colleen.Moody@yahoo.com.
Your blog is definitely a land of treasures... Love your pictures!
Posted by: Acai Optimum | January 24, 2010 at 03:01 PM