Dolls traveling everywhere!

After an absolutely insanely wonderful time during One World One Heart I guess I just dropped off the face of the earth. Sorry about that. I've been totally scatter brained for the last three weeks.

First I had to mail out B-Wilder to Dolly. She won B-wilder in the ADO drawing)  Tracking says she's there, so I'm hoping I'll hear from Dolly soon...

I'm working on Shelle's new doll for the OWOH give away. She's in Australia and I couldn't mail Tas-Elmish to her due to custom regulations. So I'm creating a doll just for her. No hints Shelle LOL It's going to be a surprise.

I also had to get my doll & journal finished for ADO's Traveling Art Doll Project 2011. This is my first year and I'm so excited to be a part of it.

Here's a quick chronicle of  my doll, who is currently on her way to Mary Palmer of Starry Nite Farms to "get herself together" 

Here is how I started. I made a base head form and started building up the facial features. Just look at those big bright eyes!

OOPS!  Where did they go?

Here's what things looked like after I smoothed things out and opened her eyes back up.

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Here it what it looked like after adding ears and detailing the wrinkles and such

And this is the finished product

She's off to Florida to visit Mary Palmer and find out more about herself and what she looks like. 

I can't wait to see what Mary does with her. 

You can keep track of Bent Willow Woman's travels on ADO's 

Traveling Art Doll Project 2001 Blog

Until next post...

Moonbeams & Blessings

Jesi 

& Mac, who is guarding the back of the sofa from the birds outside.

The winner is .... well ....

The time had come to draw for winners on my OWOH giveaway. I put all the numbers down on tiny bits of paper and scrunched them into balls. Then I tossed them out on the floor and Mac, the ultimate fetching cat, chose one of the papers to be the winner. He brought it over to me and it was:

# 116 Shelle from sunshineshelles.blogspot.com   from Australia.

However, I have checked with customs in Australia and they won't allow Tas to enter the country. He is made of plant materials and will be destroyed if I mail him. I was crushed.

Sorry Shelle, I had no idea I couldn't get him to you.

But never fear!  I will be making a new piece for Shelle. I have emailed her and will post a photo of the new custom doll  I will be sending her as soon as it is completed.


Thank you all for being a part of OWOH and visiting my blog. I hope you keep stopping in and please leave comments. I love them so...

Moonbeams & Blessings,
Jesi & Mac, who is eagerly awaiting the next giveaway so he can pick the winner again. :)

She has hair!!!

For all of you who have been oh so patiently waiting from my newest Wild Woman to be finished. I thank you.
She has finally picked out her clothes, her accessories and has a lovely new hairstyle. And she announced today that her name is "Mother Herb"  in honor of my dear friend & soul sister, Cerri Ellis. (http://www.cerriellis.viviti.com)   Stay out of the pyramids, girlfriend!  (long LONG story LOL)  

Without further ado, here is a quickie photo of "Mother Herb" 

She is wearing a long green under dress with a paisley over skirt. 

Her shawl is hand woven by me. 

She carries a basket of green things gathered in the forest. 

She walks with a staff, for her days are many upon the earth. 

Around her waist there is a turtle shell pouch. 

( made by Barbara Kopang of https://www.oddestgoddess.com/ ) 

Mother Herb's feet are bare so that she can stay grounded and close to the earth. 

My blog readers and Facebook friends are getting a sneak peak tonight. 

If you are interested in her, feel free to email me.

As always I'd love to have your feedback on "Mother Herb"

Until tomorrow,

Moonbeams & Blessings

Jesi & Mac, the snoring kitty

One World One Heart 2011

Welcome to Once Upon A Moon Studios. My name is Jesi Ferguson and I'm a mixed media artist specializing in Art Dolls. 

Ok, so much for the stuffy intro line. Thanks for stopping by to see us! The fuzzy guy is SiR T. H. McAnally, art critic extraordinaire. He pretty much runs the place. I'm just the hired help. 

My dolls are all flights of fantasy that escaped from my head and onto my work bench. If I sculpt them fast enough I can capture them. If not, they may wander around the studio for days or weeks before I get them tamed down and sculpted.  

At the moment there is a root dryad that is pacing around waiting on clothes and a wise woman with no hair who is not very happy with me at all. ( I really should be in the studio LOL but I wanted to make sure to tell you hello)  You can see more of the things that wander out of my imagination by clicking on the GALLERY link at the top of the blog.

OK, enough about me.  Let's talk about One World One Heart.

• It is open to everyone world wide. Yes, this mean you! :)  
•  All you have to do to enter the drawing for the door prize is leave a comment on this blog. Be sure to leave a way that I can contact you if you are chosen the winner.  (Your working email address would be great! ) 
• That's all you have to do! Cool, right? 
• The winner will be announced on Feb. 17
• I will post the winner's name on my blog and I will also email the winner. (That's why I need your REAL email address  LOL)

Now, let's see what you have a chance to win!!

 

Click on the photo to see a larger image

His name is Tas-elmish. He is a twig sprite who has taken up residence in my yard. He's a very happy guy considering he just lost his home. He used to live in a small run of trees near here, but the neighbors showed up with a bulldozer, and, well, he felt a move was in order. I have an inkling that a few of his friends will be moving in also.
Tas-Elmish is one of a kind (OOAK). He was designed and sculpted entirely from my imagination.
No molds were used during sculpting. None were made after the piece was finished.

Tas-Elmish is a mixed media piece. His body is a found twig and smaller ones make up his arms as well. His head is a goldenrod seed pod that was sculpted over to give him his quirky smile. His dark glistening eyes are black glass beads and he wears a lovely moss ensemble to protect his modesty.

Tas is approx. 15 inches tall from the tips of his arms to the bottom of his... twig. He is about 6.5 inches wide at the arms. There is a small wire loop on his back so that he may be hung up for display.

I'm so excited that this little guy will be finding a new home. 

Well, Mac is telling me it's time to go give a wise woman some hair. He's such a slave driver... LOL


Stop back by anytime!!! We love company!

Moonbeams & Blessings,
Jesi & Mac


P.S !!!  I also have a doll in the ADO One World One Heart give away, so you have a chance to win 2 OOAK pieces by me.  Just visit the Art Doll Only blog at  http://artdollsonly.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

Time For The Traveling Art Doll Project with ADO

This year I'm going to be a part of the Traveling Art Doll Project with Art Dolls Only. It's kind of a round robin where each person works on the other team members dolls. There is also a journal that travels with the doll and each artist that works on the doll, journals about it. So when the event is over each participant has a lovely doll that has been created by several amazing artists.

The team I'm working with is listed below. I'm totally excited to be working with such talented artists. Click on their names to visit their sites.

The American Pies (United States)
Lisa Johnson
Helen Fern
Jesi Ferguson
Jan Paula Brinkman
Sandy Nowell

If you'd like to keep up with what's happening on the TDA project you can check it out at the Traveling Art Doll 2011 Blog

I hope you'll follow along as our dolls travel the US.  Now off to start my doll for the adventure! 

Moonbeams & Blessings,

 Jesi & Mac ( who is doing nothing in particular today but taking up oxygen LOL )

Welcome Wise Woman #1 of 2011

There's a new Wise Woman on my work bench. I'm not sure what her name is or much about her yet. She's been rather quiet. She spends a lot of time whispering to Poe, my raven muse that sits on my book case. I think they might be planning something, but I'm not sure.

WIP #W1-2011

She's not dressed yet, but I don't think modesty is a problem for her. She muttered something under her breath about "take a good look." But I'm not sure if I heard her right.

She seems a bit feisty if I do say so myself. She wasn't supposed to be a full body doll, but she pitched a fit ( southern girls know what I mean ) until I promised to finish her out.

Now she's waiting to have her "spray tan" finished and get some clothes on over those wrinkles. LOL

I have to let her wander through the fabric and pick out some clothes. I'm sure if I did it it wouldn't be the right one. She seems rather outspoken and opinionated. I like that in her. LOL I think perhaps she will talk a bit more now that I kept my promise of a full body so that she can wander around the studio.

She looks a bit intimidating they way she stands, but when I look into her eyes I think she may have a real heart of gold. Tell me what you think.

I'll keep you posted on our progress. Tomorrow we start on her tan and doing something about that lack of hair! LOL

Thanks for stopping in. I hope you check back soon for an update.

Moonbeams & Blessings
Jesi & Mac ~ who has learned to open the kitchen cabinets... *rolls her eyes**

Sunday Sketches

I've been a bit slow in posting this week. Things are moving along in the studio. I just haven't taken any photos. **bad Jes**   But I am here with Sunday Sketches again. Just a couple of things I have in mind for the next week or so. I'd love to hear what you think.

 

Hopefully I'll have some actual dolls in progress for you tomorrow. 

Moonbeams & Blessings

Jesi & the ever napping Mac