This tiny, almost 3 and 1/2 inch doll is just one of the marvelous creative endeavors being produced by the talented Denver, Colorado artist, Twentypoundtabby.
This very diverse lady is also a photographer and was kind enough to answer a few questions for me to share with you here.
1.In the range of over 50/under 50, where would you place yourself?
I'm exactly at 50.
2.How long have you been a member of the Quilts and Heirloom team and what made you decide to join this group? Are you in any other groups?
I believe I joined it right at the beginning which was the summer of 2008. I belong to EGADS - Etsy Guild of Doll Artisans, FAE - Fantasty Artists of Etsy, EtsyFAST and the Mile High Club (Denver Etsians). Right from the start this group was friendly and social so I wanted to join.
3.What do you consider your fiber art passion?
That's going to be hard to pin down. I sew, quilt, dye, embroider, felt, lucet chord, and do a little bit of weaving. Sewing Art Dolls is my biggest passion. I don't knit, which some people find strange because I have so much fiber.
4. Where or when did you learn this art?
I learned to sew from my mother at a very early age. My first sewing machine looked like -->this.
5. Do you have any encouraging suggestions or tips for someone new to your skill?
I've met folks who say they can't sew. To those I say anyone can sew if they take the time to take classes and practice. Very few people are going to be great at it right away - anything worth doing well takes study, practice and time.
6. Do you enjoy any other creative endeavors? And if so, could you tell us a little about them?
I paint, draw, sculpt, do calligraphy (SCA scrolls), bead, garden, and play a variety of instruments. I used to dance.
7. What is your shop and do you have other shops at Etsy?
I'm at twentypoundtabby.etsy.com and tabbytoo.etsy.com
8. As you look in your shop(s), what would be your favorite item in the bunch? The one you almost hate to part with?
Probably my dragon. I really like dragons.
9. Do you have any suggestions or advice for someone just starting out on etsy?
Not really. I could use more advice myself.
To see more of her work, in addition to her etsy shops, you can also find Twentypoundtabby on Myspace, Flickr and blogspot:
MySpace:
www.myspace.com/twentypoundtabby
Flickr:
www.flickr.com/photos/twentypoundtabby/
Blog:
twentypoundtabby.blogspot.com/
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