Funny thing is that I wasn't interested in this hobby at all. My mother was/is and has collected many amazing sculpts that to us kids, looked like creepy empty eyed heads. Last summer a class at a doll show my mother was to attend needed more people to fill the class, in which I was volunteered into the spot so the class could go on. I did not expect much, however, this chance experience lead me to a whole new, therapeutic avenue. I say therapeutic due to the long history of my mental health and depression. Reboring and painting has brought a new passion to my heart due to believing I wasn't artistic and never would be. As I get better I feel more connected to each doll, learning from mistakes, and sharing my compassion here with you all. Thanks for taking the time to read, and as always, take care! I am now officially an intermediate painter! Wild as this may sound, I entered into the contest at International Rose Doll Expo as last minute!! Wouldn't you low and behold, I won third place within intermediate bracket! I was not expecting this and was able to meet all the wonderful artists/sculptors at this show. Thank you all for your kind support in driving this wonderful community. Cheers!
