Bee Keeper in Art Doll Quarterly

Happy to say that my Doll B Keeper is included in the latest issue of Art Doll Quarterly magazine.

 This doll is up at Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery in Winston-Salem, NC if you want to see her.

It's always a really nice surprise to come home from work and pick up a favorite magazine and see my work. From dragging tail to chipper. My husband leaves magazines on the couch for me so I can drop and veg. (thank you Jody) And thank you to Jana Holstein for publishing my dolls.

Two Dolls included in Summer Issue: Art Doll Quarterly

I received my issue of Art Doll Quarterly in the mail today and was skimming through it when I saw two of my own dolls. Having forgotten the editor Jana Holstein requested a couple of images a few months ago. That sounds just like me to forget. But what a lovely surprise to see them. So if you're near a Barnes and Noble, look for Art Doll Quarterly and check out my kids.

Working While I am Away From Home

I wrote a blog entry today for Create Mixed Media. It's all about how I needed to challenge myself to make an piece of art while away. We've been in Ireland and leave for England tomorrow. Every year it's the same. Sobbing as I clean my studio and know I won't be working for a whole month. But not this summer.

 I made two doll heads and body parts out of fabric. I have a ziplock bag full of needle, thread and embroidery floss. I took pictures of the pieces in our hotel room. They came with me and it took a little planning and making lists but I did it.

Making art is a passion. I love it. Live for it and maybe I'll make something that'll lead me down a new road. Watch to see what becomes of these little lasses.

Summer Art Doll Quarterly Tutorial

My latest tutorial is available in Art Doll Quarterly magazine. It's in Barnes and Noble and on the Stampington website. Check it out.

Solo Show at Pence Gallery, Davis, CA

If you see me in the next few days you're going to see a humongous smile on my face. Why you ask? Spring break. What lovely words.

Over spring break I will be loading Missy (my car) full of art to take up to Florida Craftsmen gallery. They've asked me to put work in the Tampa Airport. Also, last week I was offered a solo show at Pence Gallery in Davis, CA for the month of December. How exciting is that? Also, part of an Art Doll show at Florida Craftsmen in April. Needless to say I will be a sculpting maniac for the near future. But being the workaholic that I am... sort of love it. Stressed, but enjoying the challenge.

So, be sure to stay posted. Lots of stuff going on. This piece is another life size (like a 2-3 year old child). I call her Lucky. She'll be sure to bring safe flights and good luck to anyone who sees her in Tampa Airport. So if you're passing by and see her snap a picture and let me know you were keeping her company.

Angel of Love Tutorial

Please stop by your local bookstore and ask for the most recent copy of Art Doll Quarterly because I have written a tutorial on sculpting a figure. You may notice on the cover it says Sculpting an Angel of Love by Victoria Rose Martin. It's actually the little angel figure you see accompanying this blog. I put her over in the gallery in Lake Worth and she sold, I keep meaning to give a shout out to Joyce at Clay Glass Metal Stone, to let her know if the persons who bought the angel buys the magazine they can watch step by step this figure being made. There are TONS of photos accompanying the tutorial. (FYI: I shoot my work with a Sony NEX-5)

 Aside from bookstores, you can also get copies online at the Stampington/ Art Doll Quarterly web site. A huge thanks to magazine Editor Jana Holstein for running the story.

You can be sure I will be ordering extra copies online.

Art Doll Quarterly Fall 2011 Issue

I am proud to say that I am the featured artist for the fall 2011 Art Doll Quarterly magazine and it is available on new stands now. Head out to your nearest Barnes and Noble, W. H. Smith, Borders, Books a Million or where ever and pick up a copy and take a look. Where Dreams and Memories Merge is the title of the story written about me by the ever fabulous Rïce Freeman Zachary. If you haven't visited her web site do, and yes she is as happy, sweet and wonderful as she appears to be.

I have included the image of the fall issues table of contents to this blog entry. You can also visit the Stampington/ Art Doll Quarterly web site to order a copy for $14.99 (USD). You'll also have to buy Spring 2012 issue of Art Doll Quarterly because I have written a step-by-step tutorial on sculpting a figure from terra cotta clay. So watch my blog and facebook for more information when that issue is available.

Podcast Interview with Ricë Freeman Zachary

Ricë Freeman Zachary interviewed me last week for a podcast that is now posted on her website. Please feel free to listen. Let me start by saying that I have been a long time fan of Ricë's. If you are familiar with craft books and magazines hers will be a name you will recognize. I know you'll find her interesting.

It was a fun conversation about making art, how to market yourself and your art. Do yourself a favor and download all of her podcasts. I have listened to every single one of them. It's like sitting back and listening to pals chatting about everything from art, crafts, publishing, you name it. Hope you enjoy it.