Monthly Archive for July, 2012

Renewed from day to day – No1

Published on July 24, 2012 in Abstract Art, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Butterflies, Flowers, Originals, Sketchbook diary and Sunflowers. 1 Comment

I had a day of depression and anxiety so I picked up the phone and called a friend. I tearfully explained how I was feeling about my situation with Lupus and Fibromyalgia. In friendship she read to me a scripture from the Bible about how I may be wasting away on the outside but I am being renewed by the spirit from day to day. Her expressions of support were worth their weight in gold.

Several days later I began to sketch and paint the scripture in my art therapy sketchbook. The two pieces became the first in a series that will follow called “Renewed”. Continue reading ‘Renewed from day to day – No1′

May Bell African-American Art Doll

Published on July 23, 2012 in African-American Rag Doll, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Crafts, Originals, Rag Doll, Sunflowers and Women. 0 Comments

May Bell Sunflower African American Folk Art Doll I stopped calling May Bell a rag doll because she has so much character that she falls more into the art doll category. This isn’t my usual type of doll but I have to admit, I enjoyed making her.

May Bell is a beautifully elegant art doll who is handmade and hand painted. She stands approximately 8 inches with a rust and gold flowering dress that falls at 12 inches. May Bell’s hair is up in buns on both sides of her head, twisted perfectly and able to hold ribbons or flowers if desired. Her accenting Anne Klein II sunflower brooch is removable and can be placed where desired.

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Ophelia African American Handmade Rag Doll

Published on July 20, 2012 in African-American Rag Doll, Art, Art by black women, ART GALLERY, Art Sale, Black Children, Children, Originals and Rag Doll. 0 Comments

Ophelia Rose- African American Rag Doll Ophelia Rose is an 18 inch doll with big, brown eyes and soft pink lips. Her hair is long and black. When sitting by a fan it whisks across her face lightly. She’s hand painted solid black but has gold and turquoise facial details. She’s got long eye lashes and a cute little nose.
All facial features were painted on after the initial painting of the cotton fabric.