Saturday, March 14, 2009

It's official...

I am now a memeber of TAODA.. Texas Association of Original Doll Artist...YAY!!!!.
I was so nervous last night that I must have gotten only 2-3 hrs. of fitful sleep.
But I was pretty calm on my drive there despite the nasty, cold and wet weather,I had a lovely time!!!
Everyone's getting ready to start the meeting in these two pic's


From l-r Donna Sims,Joyce Patterson, Neva Waldt, Pepper Hume,Karyn Jewell,
Janet Bodin and Wilmer LaBorne

From l-r Pepper's wonderful sculpt " Thinking Outside the Box ", then Karyn Jewells sweet whimsical "Sunny" and a adorable crown she said she was "itching" to make..hehehe!!.. next is Neva Waldt's tiny but gorgeous cowboy boots, then Joyce Patterson's fabulous vignette " Lazy Dog Saloon" She was featured with other great artist such as Lisa Lichenfels, in a Russian publication and last but not least my dolls.

Here's Pepper with the Thinking man, next to Karyns whimsies and Donna.

A few close ups.

Neva Waldt's tiny boots,you would not believe the detail in these little boots!!!
She is meticulous about everything on her dolls!!!

Joyce's very detailed piece!!

Gwen Ross demonstrating her puppets, Michael Jackson a real hoot, with a bobbing head and...

A doughnut puppet, she would go to the schools and encourage children to read using her puppets!!!

A few of us decided to get something to eat at "Skeeters" funny name huh? GREAT burgers!!!! I felt like I was with old friends.


The ladies were so gracious and kind about my doll art I took Marley, The Gentleman, my older art the "Gourd babies" and Punkin' Pete & Joe
I wanted to remember the names and tried really , I'm sure I didn't get them all.
I sure do hope I can keep up!!
blessings,Flora
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37 comments:

  1. Zan AshaMarch 14, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Wow, looks like a fun and fine day with fellow artists!!

    Again, I can't believe you were nervous, your art is amazing, Flora! :)

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  2. BoneyLittleFingersMarch 14, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Congratulations Flora! I am still lusting after Marley. You are an amazing doll sculpter and your costuming is spectacular!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Yea!!!! I'm so glad for you...
    Donna Simms is one of my bestest friends. I met her a long while back at a retreat at Marilyn Razdat's.

    Please tell her the "Poddess Goddess (Pat) says hi!

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  4. PEAMarch 14, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Well Ofcourse they wanted you to be a member Flora you silly goose. You are very talented and such a sweet gal. Congrats lady! Soo what is next? You will keep up, don't worry.
    Blessings,Pea

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  5. FloraMarch 14, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Thanks everyone for stopping by to comment,these wonderful ladies
    made me feel very comfortable, so I was silly to be nervous,Pattee I'll see Donna in May and I will tell what you said!!!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  6. Marie Patterson StudioMarch 15, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Looks like a wonderful group of artists to be a part of! Your work is so amazing and you've really inspired me to try harder. This weekend I've sculpted my first set of "real" looking hands....gotta a long way to go.(LOL!)

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  7. vivianMarch 15, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    thats awesome Flora! And of course they want you to be part of them! your dolls and art work ROCK!!
    Congratulations girlfriend!
    hugs
    vivian

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  8. Creager StudiosMarch 15, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    A Great Big Congrats Flora.... Your work is outstanding...no possible reason for you to be so nervous... But then I guess that is part of the 'Applying Game'..I was that way with NIADA...almost threw up (oh wait...I did)!!!

    Donna Simms is a WONDERFUL Lady...she came to our Classes here in Arizona...absolutely delightful!! Tell her "HI" for us as well.

    Again, CONGRATS!!!!!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Waaaa hooooo.... How totally awesome.... It will be great for you, make you keep on pushing the bar higher and higher...but, then again...how high can you get it, you are pretty amazing already... Hugs!!! MO

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  10. FloraMarch 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Thanks again ladies, it's always wonderful to hear from all my friends and it's easy to realize how lucky I am because of y'all!!! I can't wait to see those hands Marie!!!
    Vivian,your comments make my day !!!
    Jodi,You inspire me. I can't help but get a good chuckle out of it but it's hard to imagine that someone with your incredible talent did that!
    Mo,You are so sweet,thanks a bunch!!!! But I do have far to go....
    Blessings,Flora

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  11. Creepy Creations by Jamie MooreMarch 15, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Congratulations Flora!! It looks like a fun and talented group!! You are awesome at what you do, you deserve it!!

    Jamie

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  12. FloraMarch 15, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Thanks so much Jamie,the were fun and funny ladies and very kind to me.
    blessings,Flora

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  13. FairiesNestMarch 15, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Congratulations! And it looks like a wonderful time was had by all!

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  14. FloraMarch 15, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Yes indeedy FairiesNest!!!..at least I hope so..hehehe!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  15. KristineMarch 15, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
    As If there were any doubt!!!!
    NO doubt at all here!!!!!
    hee,hee!!
    xox
    ;-)

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  16. FloraMarch 15, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Hey girlfriend where ya been?
    Thanks for the sweet comment Kristine!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  17. yoboroboMarch 16, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    What a fun group, Flora! Your pieces are so amazing - you have absolutely no reason to be nervous, EVER!! :)

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  18. FloraMarch 16, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Hello Yoborobo!!!Thank you for your kind words, yess they were a fun group!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  19. The Studio at Crow Haven Farm, LLCMarch 17, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    Flora, congrats...this looks like a lot of fun! Well deserved my friend...your Art Dolls are freaking amazing!
    Cheers

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  20. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    That looked like a lot of fun and congrats to you!
    Caroline
    :)

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  21. FloraMarch 17, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Michelle and Caroline!!,
    Thanks a bunch for visiting me and leaving me the kind comments!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  22. whimsymoonMarch 17, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Hi!
    Knew you were a shoe-in! Welcome!!!! Hope
    to meet you next month Flora!
    Hugs,
    Angela

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  23. FloraMarch 17, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    Hello Angela!!!
    Thanks for the welcome! I will probably see you there then !!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  24. twinkle teachesMarch 17, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Congrats on becoming an official member! I am such a fan of your work!! :)
    tina

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  25. FloraMarch 18, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks a bunch Tina!!
    blesings,Flora

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  26. PepperMarch 18, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Phillane E'lee said it best, of course we'd want you, you silly goose! You're our kind of girl and we're proud to find artists of your caliber here in Houston. I ADORED your gourd gentleman caller and your Marley. Keep 'em comin'!!!

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  27. PepperMarch 18, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Forgot the main reason I wanted to leave a comment! Dumb blonde strikes again. I wanted to thank you for showing our meeting on your blog! Why didn't I think to do that?? Some other comments show how valuable that is. Now I have to take pix and talk up the meeting each month on MY blog. Thanks for the idea.

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  28. LDWatkinsMarch 18, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Flora, so glad you have joined us as a member of TAODA! Hope to meet you someday----don't live in the area so I've not met most of the members but look forward to someday. Again, congrats, welcome! I love your blog and your art, such a remarkable imagination! Love it! Lynda Dunham-Watkins

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  29. FloraMarch 18, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    AHAHA!!! Yes Pepper, Pea has a way with words, how wonderful to have you come to visit with me,I thought
    it was appropriate to show all the talent in that room!!! Thank you very much for taking the time to do so!!!Many thanks for the kind comments you left!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  30. FloraMarch 18, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    LD ,I'm so glad you stopped by!!!
    I hope to meet all of the wonderful members in this group
    soon too, I'm sure I will eventually!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  31. Chicken LipsMarch 20, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    What a wonderful opportunity! I'll bet the ladies were just bowled over with your talent!

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  32. FloraMarch 20, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Yes it was a great opportunity but I was bowled over with their talent !!! they were very gracious about mine.
    blessings,Flora!!!

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  33. Robyn Coburn Writer/ArtistMarch 23, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Congratulations, they look like a great guild.
    Best wishes,
    Robyn C.

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  34. FloraMarch 23, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Hello Robyn and WELCOME!!!
    Thank you s much for visiting with me and for taking the time to comment!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  35. KimmiMarch 23, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Congrats. Flora!!!!!! Your work is FaBUlous!!!!

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  36. FloraMarch 23, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Kimberly!!! how are ya?
    good to hear from you!!!
    thanks a bunch!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  37. Huckleberry ArtsMarch 27, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    Congrats !!!!! looks like a lot of fun

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