Diary 2009 Project

A great project for all of you artists!
365 artists and crafters around the world can design 1 page in this beautiful and artistic diary, a free participation and a free publicity.

To participate, you need to have a website or a web space (e.g.. Etsy, Flickr, MySpace, any blog,...) from where you sell or promote your art.

http://www.fantazya.ca/diary2009.html

Here are some page examples http://www.fantazya.ca/diary2008.html

A medieval animal:Griforena

Griforena. A fantastic medieval creature.
He has a human head, His intelligence has the animal instincts and the human concentration.
His body is of a bird and specifically It is the body of a Griffon. He has a siren tail, He has Lion legs. He flies, He swims, He walks, He runs. Audacy, intelligence,lightness, power!

Sculpture: a new Pupazza

After the sketch, my new sculpture is born


This is the particular of the base

Sculpture: a new Pupazza

I'm sketching...my new Pupazza has a voluminous skirt and She has a hat like a crown...She will be...

What is a doll for you?

(Artemide or the Good Harvest, 2007)

I interviewed many dollmakers on what is a doll.The replies are very interesting...

Griselda "For me a spirit doll is a form of meditation, as simple as that...It is not difficult for me to just gather any materials during a walk to the park and produce a little doll, it is freeing and cleansing experience, in times when I thoughts might be in confusion the process of maing a little doll manages to somehow 'change the channel' by focusing on this 'craft' even for half an hour i come out of it with a general feeling of peace and contentment. I never imagined that my love for assemblage art would touch so many people, it is very rewarding experience".

Kris says:" When I first came to Art Dolls, just a year ago, I was interested in a definition. I can't remember where I found this one, but it seemed to say how I understood Art Dolls. Altered slightly to my words, nut its basically a definition I read online.

(Arlecchino and Pinocchio, papier-maché and fabrics, 2004)

What makes an art doll is the search for meaning.A doll may be a small representation of a human being or a fantasy character, but it must carry with it something much more important than its form;its soul. In other words, an art doll is a unique work of art that claims its own existence, no matter what the form, medium or subject. It can touch someone's heart or provoke intense felleings. Beyond the artist's contribution it exist by itself. And being a 3D work of art adds to this reality.

Another interesting aspect of art dolls is the way we relate to them.The art doll is not a plaything. When we hold a play doll we are the dominators. We play with the doll, we dominate the play. An art doll is not a plaything.

Since it exist by itself, the doll tends to eliminate a need for boundaries or barriers. It is an extraordinary way we relate to an art doll we have created, or one create by another artist."

...Yes...but if a doll isn't a plaything...why we play when we create a doll?

Messengers and Storytellers:a class with Dayle Doroshow

5 lessons and a wonderful group! These are my Messengers and Storytellers:Rich, Balance, Storyteller,Water,heart, heart1,Spring.

Wow! Stef! They are wonderful. I love your use of fiber and all the mixed media (silver etc ) parts. And the shapes/gestures you put into the torso are not only lovely design-wise but very emotionally evocative. I am a big believer of working in a "series"- so much to learn as you work on a number ofpieces in the same family- you did just great! xoxo Dayle

Oooh Stef! They're all wonderful! Your style is so creative and fun. And you were very bold in your media mixing. The way you wrap the fibers around the bodies is great. One reminds me of a tree with vines climbing on it. And using the tin is brilliant. Bravo! Karen

Messenger

'Oh mi gosh- it is wonderful!!! The colors are fabulous, the feeling is very organic- like something from a garden. I love the way you did the edges.
It's just super! Dayle Doroshow'


'Hi Stef- I can't get onto the message board at the moment- but wanted to let you know your dolls are FANTABULOUS!!!! Dayle Doroshow'


Thanks Dayle...but your class on Messengers and Storytellers is a great class!

Bread Fairy at CreativFestival in Toronto!

This is my Bread Fairy, She'll be at CreativFestival ->


'Cited as "one of the best" in the 2003 issue of Vogue Patterns, the Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival was established in 1988.

Today, the fall festival, the world's largest public event of its kind, covers 200,000 square feet of exhibit space (twice that of 2001) and the spring show has grown larger than pre 2002 fall events. Here you can learn how to put your own one-of-a-kind stamp on everything from clothes and curtains to greeting cards and accessories. From embellishing off-the-rack-items to constructing custom clothing and jewellery, the Festival is known all over the world as the premier consumer show for creative individuals who craft-it or create-it themselves.
Whatever the art from or medium, you can see, touch, feel and buy the latest fibre, paper, textile, craft, decorating and other creative arts related supplies, equipment and services in an interactive retail marketplace and educational forum...'( from http://www.torontoplus.ca/home/creativfestival/1056173)



the Creativfestival and CDAA (with my Bread Fairy) at:

Metro Toronto Convention Centre on October 26, 27 and 28.
your Challenge Dolls,
your Round Robin Dolls and
your Original Dolls for display!

She is absolutely beautiful and very original. She will get the place of honour in the middle of the table on a riser with her name and your name on a card at her feet.
Thank you for going to all the trouble in sending her to me
PS: Your doll deserves the best place!! Kathy White

Where:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
When:
Oct 26, 2007, Fri 10:00 am-8:00 pmOct 27, 2007, Sat 10:00 am-6:00 pmOct 28, 2007, Sun 10:00 am-5:00 pm