Spotlight on Maggie Newman

Central New York Doll Is Art Guild  member Maggie Newman not only makes dolls, but delightful character bears and stylish handbags as well.
When asked about her first doll-making experience Maggie replied:
"I took a class here in Fabius, NY given by Nancy Dennis who taught
polymer clay sculpting. The doll was successful for my first attempt
at sculpting! I was amazed. What prompted me to do this?? I don't
remember now, except that I was wanting to LEARN NEW THINGS!
The name of the doll was "Maggie's Alter Ego". She had red hair and played the violin; she wore a Victorian whites (antique/vintage) dress and sat in a chair. I sold it (amazing!) for $375.
Since that time, I haven't done much sculpting lately, since I
subscribed to Art Doll Quarterly and found SO MANY OTHER WAYS to
create Art dolls! Nancy Dennis is a wonderful sculptor; she has
sculpted pieces all over her studio, but the dolls are not completed
since Nancy does not like to SEW for costuming. So I did one doll
just by gluing all the costumes to see if it could be done. I've
decided I'll have to revert to HANDSEWING for my costumes but
 I HATE hand sewing!! LOL....
But I was hooked because of diversity in materials and the creativity.
The doll world has provided that for me."
 Maggie Newman
you may find some of Maggie's art for sale at:
dolls: http://www.dollpile.com/
bears: http://www.bearpile.com/
mcbear@dreamscape.com
http://www.bagsbeadsbears-maggienewman.blogspot.com/
http://www.bagsbeadsbears.etsy.com/

Helen Grossman's latest doll

Helen Grossman recently finished a wonderful doll. Here is what she has to say about it:

  " I recently finished doll from Sherry Goshon pattern "Charmed". Actually, it was a wonderful class that I took some time ago. The doll is made from muslin, I painted her body and drew flowers on the body also.

I am also attaching link to my blog for this entry

helldg.blogspot.com

This year at the New York State Fair three of our members won awards for their work.

Catherine Lau's "In the Sky - The Eight Immortals" took the
Best of Show in the Professional Fine Arts division.

Jean Burlingame took third place in the senior division for her D'Artagnan.

Also in the senior division Barbara Gilcher's Gypsy won the first place ribbon. ( She also created a lockerhooked rug which won a second place ribbon.)

Congratulations Ladies!

back to blogging

Sometimes great ideas take a pause in their creation as this one has. BUT!!! We are back and ready to blog. This blog will keep you updated on Central New York Doll is Art Guild activities as well as the individuals accomplishments, publications, awards and endeavors.
You will also find posts here by various members, giving you a glimpse into their individual creative journeys.
We hope that this blog will become an often viewed inspiration to figurative sculptors, doll makers and doll lovers. Please come back often , post comments and join us as we explore the wonderful world of art that is known as Doll.

Wiltwyck Quilt show

This weekend there will be a wonderful quilt show that also includes a doll exhibit. Many of our members will have dolls in the exhibit.Here is a link where you can find out all the information. http://www.wiltwyckquiltersguild.org/quiltshow.htm
This is a Biennial show. the dates are:
October 18 and 19, 2008
Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
it is held at SUNY Ulster
Cottekill Road
Stone Ridge, New York
Admission: $6
Special exhibits: Keepsake Challenge Traveling Exhibit Hello, Dolly: Dolls of Stage & Screen (art doll exhibit)
Judged & display quilts and wearables Demonstrations, door prizes, guild boutique Raffle quilts & baskets and other great prizes Quilting vendors, food concession Free parking, buses welcome.

Little steps to a great journey

CNYDAG is made up of wonderfully talented doll-makers. Both individually and as group the members have had images of their work in many publications, and galleries. This blog will endeavor to post such accomplishments. Announcements of exhibits, publications and events that involve our members will be listed here.

But even more than the "big" news we will report on the little successes that when combined create great progress. This Guild's members are skilled at cheering one another along the doll-making path. "Atta girls" are a constant part of messages sent from one to another. When one stops to look at how we have grown from the beginning of our guild until now it is easy to be caught in a moment of awe. Little steps put together create great journeys. Share with us here as little steps are recorded and journeys begin!

A new blog for CNYDAG!!

Welcome! Thanks you for coming to visit our Blog.
Central New York Doll IS Art Guild is made up of wonderfully creative and talented doll artists working in many varied media, united in the desire to create and share those creations with the world! From whimsy to awe inspiring, our dolls have graced the pages of many publications. We exhibit our dolls in guild shows, and individually at galleries and art events.
Please stop by often to catch up on the latest news of our guild!