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Art Dolls: Figurative Art Meets Mixed Media |
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| Age: | 100 years old |
| Sex: | Female |
| Location: | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE |
| Country: |  United States |
| Height: | 1' 2" |
| Zodiac: |  Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22) |
| Last Login: | Jun 26, 2008 (522 days back) |
| I am Here For Friends and Networking. | |
About Me |
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| "They came from all over the known world to parade down Main Street on gaudy, ten-hitch wagons or caparisoned elephants..." The Magic Cavalcade ~ Edward Hoagland Welcome to the Big Top!
Currently I am a staff writer for Faerie Magazine, a quarterly publication that covers faerie artists and writers, fairy festivals, related music and other mythic events. A member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, Artists United, and the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists, I am an artist specializing in figurative art. My work and writing has been published in Contemporary Doll Collector, DOLLS, Belle Armoire, and ArtDoll Quarterly magazines, in the new book Aphrodisia II: Art of the Female Form, and I recently appeared on the HGTV program "That's Clever". I graduated with Honors from Middle Tennessee State University in 2003. My BA is in English, with a double minor in Medieval and Classical Studies.
CLICK HERE TO GET A PRE-MADE MYSPACE LAYOUTFor me, part of the excitement surrounding dollmaking is the opportunity it offers to explore modern and traditional techniques and materials. For instance, I often employ a modern technique known as free-motion embroidery, in which I manipulate fabric beneath a moving sewing machine needle to literally draw with thread. However, I am equally interested in the ancient craft of felting fabric, or exploring methods such as the sixteenth century raised embroidery technique known as stumpwork. This combination of the old and the new keeps me invigorated, and affords me fresh perspectives when approaching traditional forms. |
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My Interests |
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| One of my pieces, entitled The Fairy Godmother, was accepted for inclusion in the new publication, 500 Handmade Dolls, from Lark Books. The book is available through Amazon here:http://www.amazon.com/500-Handmade-Dolls-Modern-Explora tions/dp/1579908675The book was juried by fellow Southern Highland Guild member, Akira Blount, and includes quite a few other Guild members, myself among their numbers! There were over 1900 pieces submitted for consideration. Two of my pieces, After the Masquerade and The Fairy Godmother, were selected for inclusion for this art book from Aristata Publishing, available through fine book retailers. The jury included Danielle Bedics, Julie Bell, Iain McCaig and Robh Ruppel, and approximately only 200 pieces were chosen from more than 1000 entries! artdolls, Edward Gorey, stop-motion animation, the Symbolists, the Decadent Movement, The Pre-Raphaelites, Oscar Wilde, Victorian Fairy Artists such as John Anster Fitzgerald and Richard Dadd, Cirque du Soleil, antique glitter glass, Surrealist Movement, commedie dell'arte, vintage clothing, William Morris, literature, R. Crumb, Akira Blount, reading, The Arts and Crafts Movement, mythic fiction, Endicott Studio, mermaids and sirens, kindness and compassion, drawing, underground comics, anime, video games, Dadaism, environmental issues, Brian and Wendy Froud,Serena Valentino, Nancy Wiley, friends... | |
I'd like to meet:The type of people who are equally happy talking about the arts, literature, politics, history, shamanism, voo doo, comic books, plain chant, William Morris, Hammer films, punk rock, and William Shatner...http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=us er.viewprofile&friendID=67463882 .."http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/Chandrasboxofstars/ 20040568-5.jpg" border="0" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket"New Masters of Fantasy: Volume IIIChandra's piece, "After the Masquerade", has been included on the CDRom, "New Masters of Fantasy, Volume III: A Collection of the Year's Best Fantasy Art". Juried by internationally celebrated artists, including Donato Giancola, Jeff Easley, Don Maitz, Janny Wurtz, Larry Elmore, Boris Vallejo, and Julie Bell, the CDRom features over three hundred works of art by one hundred talented artists. "New Masters of Fantasy" is not only a collection for fans of fantasy art to enjoy, but it is also a resource for art directors, publishers and buyers seeking rising stars in the industry. Produced in conjunction with Epilogue.net, the CDRom can be purchased at www.mastersoffantasy.com. You can see my name (alphabetized by first name) listed here:http://www.mastersoffantasy.com/vol3_artists.phpFantasy Art at Epilogue.net RetailersThe Doll BuggyCarolyn Larsen 234 Water Street Excelsior, MN, 55331 952-474-1861The Toy ShoppeBarrie Shapiro 11632 Busy Street Richmond, VA, 23236 http://www.TheToyShoppe.com 804-379-7995 The Folk Art CenterMyra Brown 382 Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville, NC, 28805 http://www.southernhighlandguild.org/location.php?location_i d=3 828-298-7928Parkway Craft CenterRachel Elldrige Milepost 294, Blue Ridge Parkway Blowing Rock, NC, 28605 http://www.southernhighlandguild.org/shop.php?shop_main=3 828-295-7938Carlton GalleryToni Carlton Director/Curator 140 Aldridge Road Banner Elk, NC 28604 828 963 4288 www.carltonartgallery.com
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Music:I was commissioned by Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Darrell Scott to create a portrait marionette for the cover of his CD, Theatre of the Unheard. The CD was a Top 100 Critics Pick for 2003 by Rolling Stone Magazine. Darrell has wriiten songs for the Dixie Chicks, who won a Grammy with his song Long Time Gone. Darrell fondly refers to the piece as his "Mini Me"! The Jam, Pentangle, John Renbourn, E-1s, Rasputina, The Lost Octobers, Dead Can Dance, The Clash, The Pogues, The Tiger Lillies, The White Stripes, The Hives, The Beatles, The Who, David Bowie, Kate Bush, The Secret Commonwealth, The Shakers, The Church, The Cure, Joy Division, The Replacements, The Dbs, Dexter Romwebber and The Flat Duo Jets, Talking Heads, REM, Big Audio Dynamite, The Other Mothers, The Style Council, The Yardbirds, The Animals, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, The Beach Boys, The Baltimore Consort, Anonymous 4, Loreena McKennitt, Elvis Costello, X, Julian Cope, XTC, Jimmy Cliff, Big Star, Blondie, Television, Madness, T Rex, Fun Girls From Mt. Pilot, Phantom 5ive, The Zombies... |
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Movies:Jan Svankmajer's films, Tim Burton films, Terry Gilliam films, Jean Cocteau's films, Froud/Henson films, Brothers Quay, David Lynch's films, Fellini films, Woody Allen films, Goddard films, Melies's films, Miyazaki films, Amelie, City of Lost Children, Mirrormask, etc... |
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Television:Black Books, Green Wing, Mighty Boosh, Doctor Who, Lost, Star Trek (original series), Farscape, Firefly, Buffy, Babylon 5, Twilight Zone, Blake's Seven, EastEnders, Sopranos, Deadwood, Rome, Carnivale, Hamish Macbeth, The Muppet Show, The Storyteller series... |
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Books:C.S. Lewis, Terri Windling, Dark Is Rising series, William Morris, P.G. Wodehouse, T.H. White, Lewis Carroll, John Crowley, Evelyn Waugh, Dickens, Rabelais, George MacDonald, Christina Rossetti, Andrew Lang, De La Motte Fouque, Tennyson, Shakespeare, Marie de France, Christine de Pizan, William Blake, Robert Browning, Walter Pater, Swinburne, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the Romantics, books by Alan Garner, Charles de Lint, Neil Gaiman, Susanna Clark, the works of Plato... |
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Heroes:William Morris, Oscar Wilde, E. Nesbit, C.S. Lewis, Terri Windling, Brian Froud, Marie de France, Hildegard of Bingen, Christine de Pizan, all of my friends, my husband... |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| Ethnicity: | Other |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Hometown: | Nashville, TN |
| Smoker: | No |
| Drinker: | No |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Education: | College graduate |
| Occupation: | figurative artist, freelance writer |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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Marionette Tutorial |
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| Marionette Tutorial
A couple of years ago I appeared on the HGTV show "That's Clever!" to demonstrate how to make a marionette. I have posted the tutorial that originally appeared on the HGTV s... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:44:00 PST |
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Mention on Dantes Heart |
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| Mention on Dante's Heart
Hey Folks! Another quick blog: just wanted to let you know that the wip of Julia's Queen Mab in the Fairy Market along with a link back to my Typepad and excerpt from my... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:44:00 PST |
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A Scottish Fairytale: Image Update |
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| A Scottish Fairytale: Image Update
Julia has sent me another work in progress image of Mab in the Fairy Market for my Scottish Fairytale. Please check it out at my new weblog at:
http://chandras... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:07:00 PST |
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Wind in the Willows and Floyd’s Piper at the Gates of Dawn |
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| Wind in the Willows and
Floyd's Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Hey Folks! I've got a new blog over at my Typepad account, and I'd love to hear some feedback from you. You can read it her... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:18:00 PST |
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New Weblog at Typepad |
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| New Weblog at Typepad
Hey Folks! Just wanted to let you all know that I have started a new blog over at Typepad. Now that the first draft of my book is finsihed I can start to get back to ... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:44:00 PST |
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Work in New Issue of Dolls Magazine |
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| Work in New Issue of Dolls Magazine
Greetings, folks! Once again, Punch and Judy are making an appearance in another doll magazine, this time the August 2008 issue of Dolls Magazine. The ... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:14:00 PST |
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Book Update: Mab in the Fairy Market |
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| Book Update:
Mab in the Fairy Market
To celebrate the completion of the first draft of my Scottish fairy tale, Julia and I have decided to share a preview of Mab in the fairy market, and an ex... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Mon, 19 May 2008 01:37:00 PST |
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Spring 2008 Issue of Faerie Magazine |
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| Spring 2008 Issue of Faerie Magazine
Greetings, folks! The new issue of Faerie Magazine is finally hitting newsstands, and in it I have written one cover story and one cd review.
Holly Black, ... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:08:00 PST |
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Orchestral Maneuvers For a Lark and a Jesters Staff |
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| Orchestral Maneuvers For a Lark
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A Jester's Staff
I know that this has nothing to do with my writing or my art, but I really wanted to share this with everybody! My daughter Anastasia perfo... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:47:00 PST |
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Earth Day, Ian McHarg and My Dad |
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| Earth Day, Ian McHarg and My Dad
(My Mom and I, looking at our property in North Carolina. Behind us is the house my father designed, based on principles he learned from Ian McHarg. ... Posted by Chandra's Box of Stars on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:16:00 PST |
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