Traci Hutton's art-T-dolls' News and More...
art-T-dolls' Classes, art-T-dolls in print, and more!
art-T-dolls @ Funky Finds Spring Fling, Fort Worth.
March 13, 2010, 9am - 3pm in the Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3409 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Small Exhibit (Poultry) Building (Click for map).
art-T-dolls @ Urban Street Bazaar, Oak Cliff.
October 10-11, 2009, in the Bishop Arts District (Click for map).
art-T-dolls Introduces Happy Hollow Birdhouses™.
Garland, Texas (Mar. 30, 2009) -- Traci Hutton, Tightly Wound Artist, announced the release of her Springtime collection of fabric birdhouses, Happy Hollow Birdhouses™,on her web site, art-t-dolls.com.
"Happy Hollow Birdhouses are meant to capture the newness and rebirth of Spring with a visual twist of fabric construction," Hutton said.
Traci Hutton begins each Happy Hollow Birdhouse with a selection of fabrics built around a loose color theme. Each fabric is carefully chosen for its contrasting characteristics as well is its complimentary attributes.
"I try to combine fabric colors and patterns in unexpected ways," Hutton continued. "Each birdhouse is unique and created as a one-of-a-kind expression of color, texture, and contrast.
"When complete, each Happy Hollow Birdhouse is adorned with an avian resident created especially for the individual birdhouse. Each bird is matched to a specific birdhouse," Hutton said.
"One of the enjoyable aspects of creating Happy Hollow Birdhouses is experimenting with different combinations. Be it colors, fabric, shapes, or form, I enjoy seeing how each house evolves and what the end results reveal. Some are meant to be simple in nature, sometimes just subtle touches, and then there are those that you want to touch and have a close look at. Visit art-T-dolls.com often and see what is new on the block," Hutton concluded.
Art-t-dolls.com is also the home of Whimsi Gourd People, Hutton's signature art dolls created with dried gourds.
Coming this soon to art-T-dolls.com are Traci Hutton's newest creations - Pinheads™.
art-T-dolls Launches Web Site.
Garland, Texas (Mar. 17, 2009) -- Traci Hutton, Tightly Wound Artist™, announced the creation of a new web site to showcase her creations, art-t-dolls.com.
Art-t-dolls.com is the home of Whimsi Gourd People™, Hutton's signature art dolls created with dried gourds of several varieties.
"The creative process starts with each gourd being hand-picked, with a glimpse of a personality already emerging. The process leading to the completed doll is a labor of love with that twist of creativity needing to be unleashed," Hutton says.
"Gourds are cleaned and dyed. Shoes get hand-cut, sanded, and painted to coordinate with those ever-so-colorful legs. Some get a brightly stitched collar, fun hat, or some other special feature that helps develop his or her personality. Creating their faces is the final phase, using elements of nature, button and beads, and whatever else I have around," Hutton continued.
"When finished, many times a name pops to mind for that gourd. No two finished gourds are alike. Each one is different so that you know you truly have a one-of-a-kind doll."
"Whimsi Gourd People are meant for year 'round enjoyment and smiles," Hutton declared.
Also featured on art-t-dolls.com are other Hutton works.
Coming this Spring are Traci Hutton's newest creations - Pinheads™ and Happy Hollow Birdhouses™.
art-T-dolls in Stuffed: A Gathering of Softies...
(Reprinted from Stuffed: A Gathering of Softies)
Stuffed Gallery - Purple Passion
"I wanted to make something fun and colorful to look at.
"Something that would make me smile.
"Birds are great because they offer such a range of things you can do to make them fun."
Click to view Stampington & Company's Stuffed: A Gathering of Softies.
art-T-dolls in Art Doll Quarterly...
(Reprinted from Art Doll Quarterly) "The artist painted fabric in a random fashion. Once dried, a doll shape was cut out of the prepared fabric. The pieces were stitched, seams trimmed, turned right-side out and stuffed.
SHOW & Tell - Whirlwind Doll
"Fabric-wrapped wire was attached to the hair area of the wooden head.
"Narrow scraps of painted fabric were wrapped around a long piece of cording. The cording was sewn into the fabric in a spiral fashion.
"The doll was placed on a stand for support."
Click to view Art Doll Quarterly.
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