I have been a working artist for over 20 years, and a soft-sculpture artist for over 12 years. My goal is to create handcrafted, artisan pieces that can be cherished for years to come.
My work has been featured in numerous magazines in the U.S. and abroad, and has been featured 3x's on the cover Prims magazine. I was selected as one of the top 100 craftsmen in America from 2007-2013, by Early American Life magazine. I was also nominated in 2008-2010 for a TOBY(Teddy Bear of the Year) award by Teddy Bear & Friends magazine.
Each one of my animals is created from either German mohair, German viscose, vintage feed sack fabrics, or other materials. Each piece is created in an antique, primitive or whimsical style based on my love of art, history and antiques.
All of my creations are one-of-a-kind and created with care & attention to detail. Even though I reuse my patterns, each piece turns out with it's own unique style. I spend many hours in my studio, surrounded by things I love, creating each piece to be an heirloom treasure for my collectors, and something special that be can passed on for years to come.
To purchase my work, or to see past examples, please visit my other pages.
I also send out a newsletter to let my customers know when new work is available.
I was selected by the editors of Martha Stewart Living as a finalist in the 2015 American Made Awards for my feed sack animals.
I'm so honored to have had my work featured 3x's on the cover of Prims magazine.
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***I have been 7x's selected by Early American Life magazine as one of the top 200 Craftsmen in American.
***I have also been nominated 3 times by Teddy Bear and Friends magazine for TOBY(teddy bear of the year) award.
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~*~ Press ~*~
My work has been featured in these great magazines....
Prims
Artful Blogging
Folk
Teddy Bear & Friends
Early American Life
Southern Living
Country Woman
Teddy Bear Review
Teddy Bear Times(UK)
Teddy Bear Scene(UK)
Teddy & Co(Germany)
Prims magazine
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Spring/ Summer 2018 |
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Winter 2018 |
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Fall 2017 Alice in Wonderland |
Spring/Summer 2016
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Winter 2015 article features my woodland creatures |
Prims magazine
Spring/Summer 2014
article features my birds
article features my birds
Teddy Bear Times UK 2014
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Prims magazine
Winter 2014
article features several of my doggies
article features several of my doggies
Prims magazine
Spring/Summer 2013
Features my bears & article about French Fashion bears.
Features my bears & article about French Fashion bears.
Prims magazine
features my one of a kind, custom art clothing
Summer 2012
features my custom, paper clay, mixed media pieces
Winter 2012
features my paper clay, circus bottle animals
Teddy Bear & Friends
Fall 2010
Teddy Bear & Co, Germany
Spring/Summer 2012
FOLK magazine
Spring 2012
FOLK magazine
Winter 2011
Banner photo courtisey of Prims magazine.