Back From Artistic Figures In Cloth

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Howdy to everyone out there in blog land.  I am back from my trip to Columbus to attend the Artistic Figures In Cloth art doll conference.  It was a blast and I really did learn some great new techniques from Susie McMahon who was my teacher.  She hails fro Tasmania Australia.  The class was a three day sculpting workshop and I learned how to use paper clay in a more efficient way.  Needless to say it was well worth it to me.  I am tired, but energized too.  Here is the figure I created.


She is tentatively called "Petitioning Nature for Mercy" and is a paper clay head over stuffed armatured body built on top of a brick.  She has real twigs and decorative papers applied to create her skin and hair.  Then painted with acrylic paints and mediums.  I am trying to decide if I am going to offer this for the upcoming bricks along the journey auction or make another.  It may be hard to give this one up.

Well, I am really pooped.  So, I am off to get some rest before work starts tomorrow.

Comments

Anonymous said…
She looks fabulous Cody! I love Susie's work and would loved to have taken a workshop by her!

Glad your home safe and sound
XXX Pattee
5:30 AM
Cody Goodin said…
Thanks Pattee. It sounds like you are having fun too.
7:30 AM
C. said…
Susie's work is amazing to me. What a great opportunity to take her class! Now having said that- you're no slouch, either! This is a great piece.
9:41 PM
Cody Goodin said…
Thank you Christine, I appreciate the compliment.
11:07 AM
As Seen Thru My Eyes said…
Cody, it's so nice to meet you. :)
I really like this piece you created at the workshop. I love the texture and the power and feeling you have captured. It's not easy to capture emotion, but you have accomplished it in this piece.
11:56 AM
Cody Goodin said…
Thank you for your comment and it is nice to meet you too. I have followed your blog for some time.
12:58 PM
Carla Trujillo said…
Awesome looking doll Cody! Glad it went well and that you are getting your artistic mojo back!
Are you planning to attend doll camp?
1:21 PM
Cody Goodin said…
Hi Cat, no I am not planning on it. I am going to the joint meeting this Saturday though.
4:17 PM
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