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Gritty Arts Studio

Name: Jane DesRosier

Location: Washington

Art I Sell: Original Paintings and Folk Art Dolls

I am a full time artist best known for my angel paintings and unique folk art dolls. My favorite mediums to work with are wood, fabric, paint, clay, paper and wax. I find inspiration in the concept of “life renewed” and I love to find old rustic items to paint on.

These are examples of some of my artwork:

To view more of my artwork visit me on eBay or view my website: Gritty Arts Studio.

I’d like to share with you all the delightful & awe-inspiring works of PWGL member Bonnie Jones. We are very fortunate to have such a talented artist in our group! I, for one, could spend hours looking at her work & am just mesmerized by the delicacy of each creation– the tiny feet, the realistic hands, the detailed wrinkles.

Here is how Bonnie describes her work:

I am passionate about creating one of a kind figurative art dolls. My love of art and music gave me the desire to create my own art, and the art doll gives me an arena to create pieces of art that evoke emotion. When I see someone smile or shed a tear while looking at my figures I know I have accomplished my endeavor. My journey in doll making or figurative sculpture has been so very satisfying, and I hope to continue along this path improving my skills and hopefully transferring my love of this art form to the person who decides to have one of my pieces in their life.

Bonnie is a member of two juried organizations: Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi and Original Doll Artist Council of America (ODACA). Her work has been published in numerous publications. Bonnie & her husband, along with their Scottish Terrier, Barney, reside in Natchez, Mississippi.

Feast your eyes on these visual delights.

Frost and the Pumpkinhead

Ana, Gypsy Fairy Queen

Belsnickle #1

Mother Angel

Pumpkinhead

Please visit Bonnie on eBay. To view more of her impressive work, please visit her blog, Studio of Bonnie Jones.

Thank you, Bonnie, for being a member of PWGL! We are blessed to have you.

Just Listed & A Giveaway!

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My Little Robin Red Breast original collage painting has just been listed. Please visit My Blog for more information on this piece and my other work & venues. While you’re there, be sure to sign up for my newsletter! I will be hosting an April giveaway drawing for members of my email list. Thanks for takin’ a look! ~ Jamie ~* Peach*Street*Primitives *~

Our latest featured artist is Laura Sederstrom Mishefske of Prim Penny Designs.

She creates fantastic primitive felted items & the prettiest little birdie pin cushions that I have ever seen.

Here’s how Laura describes her work:

“My creations have found homes all over the world. They are a way to send a little bit of prim happiness into the world. Each item is created with quality materials such as hand-dyed felted wool, aged muslin, vintage buttons, swarovski crystals, or other “found” objects such as vintage drawer pulls, door knobs, and hat pins. Lots of detail, handstitching and care goes into each work of art. Stitched and stuffed with love. My work has appeared in “Early American Life” magazine.”

Here’s a sampling of Laura’s beautiful work.

Please take a moment to visit her current eBay auctions & please visit her website www.primpenny.com.

…Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater…

Miss Katie of Punkin Doodle Boo Folk Art is having a give away on her blog to celebrate her new PFATT adventure!One lucky winner will receive Mr. Pumpkin Eater (shown below).

All you have to do is visit Katie’s blog by clicking here, and comment on the post. ‘Plug’ the give away on your own blog, let Katie know & she’ll enter you twice! How fun. The drawing for the winner will be held on May 10th. Now scoot. Comment & take a while to look at Katie’s lovely new items.

Peter Pumpkin Eater

The Adorable Mr. Peter

A Primsical Flip Flop

Our Primsical Flip Flop was a success! It was so much fun seeing what each designer created & how they decided to step outside the box.

Here are the participants’ creations:

Chickadee Primitives

Crafts with Care

PieCake Primitives

WildWoods Studio

Punkin Doodle Boo Folk Art

Miller Campbell Designs

Thank you all for participating in such a fun challenge & if I forgot anyone just email me a pic & I’ll include it here!

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