Creative Characters

ATC's NOW on eBay!!!

2008-07-24T09:51:00.004-04:00

Just wanted to give everyone a sneak peek at what I will be putting up on eBay later tonight.

These 3 girls were created with watercolors, ink, acrylic, decorative paper, and sealant. The soft pastel colors were inspired by the beautiful Asian decorative paper I happened to stumble across the other day.

Enjoy!

Dahling NOW on Etsy!

2008-07-17T22:12:00.010-04:00

Dahling is now available on Etsy. Click HERE.

HOUSTON!!!

2008-07-15T02:13:00.009-04:00

Sweet Marlene shows off her doll which is "Hot to Trot"

The Very talented, Camille Pratt. Thanks for sharing your beauties with me... Keep me posted about what we talked about... LOL!!!
Norma and Laura share their incredible DIP(S).

Laura and her lovely gal.
Nancie and Carol show off their 'hotties'.

Nancie added hair---WOW!!!
This is Stephanie's first doll. Amazing!
Kerry making a Very elaborate headdress.
Laura showing her lush, lavender lady.
Veronica incorporated vivid blues, burgundy, and gold for this beauty.
Brilliant color and lots of beading went into Trudi's lovely lady.
Joyce and Liz, in a "world of their own" LOL!!!

Joyce (left) created this soft, subtle beauty with the most angelic eyes and Liz worked my techniques on an Awesome flat face. My buddy Dorothy, from MM&M, joined me again for another workshop. She zipped through the face and did a Beautiful job. Adrienne flew in from Chicago to join us for the workshop. She did an Amazing job on her face sculpting, I cannot wait to see how she completes her.
OH, what a Terrific time I had. This past weekend, I taught The Material Girls of Houston and loved every minute of it!!! The ladies were so kind and receptive, I couldn't ask for a nicer group. As you all can see, the dolls turned out fantastic! Each one looks different and has a personality all "her" own. I am so proud...
I stayed with Marlene Slobin and must say, she could possibly be the most sweetest person one could ever encounter. She and I had such fun talking, working on her doll, watching HGTV, shopping, and cooking.
Ladies-I'll cherish these memories for a long time. Thanks for having me!

Houston Workshop

2008-07-09T13:14:00.003-04:00

Wow-

I cannot believe it's been over a month since I posted. Truth is, I have been SWAMPED with work. So busy, that I haven't had time to take a decent photo of my workshop doll, until this morning. Her name is "Dahling" and I will be teaching her to The Material Girls of Houston this weekend. She's a fun piece, with lots of bling going on. I cannot wait to see what the members will create. I'll be sure to share photos on Monday.

Stay tuned................

Mr. SandMan---available on ebay

2008-05-31T14:06:00.002-04:00

My interpretation of The SandMan. This is a OOAK, 8" x 10" acrylic painting.

If you're interested, he is currently being offered on ebay. Click here for more info.

"Beauty" ACEO on ebay!

2008-05-30T16:12:00.004-04:00

Just finished this fabric ACEO. I painted the face as part of my "Aldora" workshop and decided to create a collectible card embellished with all sorts of goodies.

Stop by and take a look by clicking here.

Paper DoLLs on ebay!

2008-05-24T00:21:00.004-04:00

Just finished these two gals.

They were created for my Nissa online class and will be offered as an "early bird" sign-up special throughout the month of June.

The originals are now up on ebay. If you're interested, check them out! DOLLS

Mixed-Media collage on eBay

2008-05-18T20:53:00.003-04:00

I started this piece about a month ago and just got around to finishing it this past weekend. Various mediums and media went into this collage and I'm thrilled with the way it turned out. If you're interested, check her out on eBay...

Back to Normal

2008-05-16T17:08:00.004-04:00

Well it's been awhile since I had time to myself. Family has been in town since MM&M and I had to be most hospitable.

I am catching up fast, (thank-goodness) and managed to send off some items in the mail today.

Wormie/Snail Girl is one of them. She was made for an altered article of clothing round robin I'm involved in with some Wonderful artists. This piece was designed for Sue and consists of hand painted sateen, Angelina film, glass baubles, micro beads, and glass beads. I think she looks quite at home amongst the beautiful beaded flowers done by Cherie and Jacque...

Cheers!!!

Magic, Mischief, and Mayhem!!!

2008-04-30T01:45:00.009-04:00

Magic, Mischief, and Mayhem---April 2008

Students from Group #1 Mary, Pam, and Jan...
Rebecca and Dorothy...
Judy, Fran, Beth, and Pamela...

Photos of The Texas Trio

(members of Group #2)

Dena!!!
Kimber!!!

Rock'n Robin!!!
"Double Trouble" NJ (Nancy Jo) and Velda!!!

MM&M, was an absolute Blast!!!

I had a terrific time, met some fabulous people, reunited with a few folks, and loved sharing my techniques with fellow artists.

The ladies hustled right along and the pieces they produced were Amazing!!! I hope to have photos of the finished dolls soon---I look forward to sharing them with you.

Annie is the BEST host one could wish for. She is cordial, professional, hilarious, honest, and humble---LOVE that woman!!!

MM&M was a great teaching experience for me and I am so grateful to those who joined Barb and I for this conference.

I look forward to attending the next MM&M in September. Doll Artists Cyndi Mahlstadt and Cindee Moyer will be teaching this time and the class samples are BEAUTIFUL!!! I'm counting the days...................

Decorative Hang TaG on eBay

2008-03-06T10:03:00.005-05:00

Auction Link

Paper DoLL on eBay

2008-03-04T19:17:00.003-05:00

Auction Link

Another Round Robin leaves

2008-02-28T16:12:00.005-05:00

It's been a s-l-o-w week for me. I have been having way too much fun with my allergies, NOT!!!

I did manage to finish (finally) my contribution to Cherie's denim jacket. She's such a petite gal, there wasn't that much space to work with. So, I opted to make a collaged face pin. This way, she can stick it where ever she wants-LOL!!! No pun intended.

Jacque did the beautiful bead work, doily, and dye job. She started a Victorian theme and I went along for the ride...

I hope you're liking it so far Cherie.

WINDOWS

2008-02-20T08:35:00.006-05:00

Girl Window
Gypsy Window

I just received word that once again, Angela Jarecki will be offering her "Windows" class on Doll Street.
I took this class nearly 5 years ago, (photos above) and it was filled with valuable information. Angela is a Brilliant artist and a Fantastic teacher. She was the first person to introduce me to using watercolor pencils on fabric and I've used them ever since. Thanks Angela.
If you're interested in taking this class check the link below over the next couple of weeks for details. You'll be glad you did!
http://www.dollstreetdreamers.com/creativecollege.htm

PRINCESS ATC on eBay

2008-02-05T08:21:00.000-05:00

Just finished this ATC and listed it on eBaY. I am involved in another ATC swap with an online group and I figured why not make an extra while I was at it-LOL!!!

This is an ATC I created using a variety of mixed media. There are collage papers, glass baubles, embossing powders, and the little face (fabric transfer)is a reproduction of an original "flat" fairy I made.

If you're interested click "AUCTION" and you'll be directed to eBaY.

Cheers!!!

ALTERED Round Robin Sweatshirt

2008-01-23T17:43:00.000-05:00

Here it is, Jacque's altered sweatshirt. I am the first artist who worked on her shirt and am quite pleased with the results. I dyed it with Jacquard dyes, then painted it with acrylics, textile paints, and sealer. The little flower was done with a variety of mediums, then stitched in place 3 times round-LOL!!!

Jacque loves earth tones-hope she likes the direction I took.

FINALLY!!!

2007-12-19T08:32:00.000-05:00

Well here she is, my "I'm All Heart" doll I started in September for Magic, Mischief, and Mayhem. Di McDonald taught this wonderful doll---Thanks Di.

I had originally intended to make her for my daughter, but after the colors grew more and more vivid, I decided she would go much better with my little sister's decor-LOL!!! So, of course I'll have to make another for my sweetie. Hers will be shades of pinks and purples.

Enjoy!

Another on eBay

2007-12-12T09:17:00.000-05:00

BaH HumBuG!

Acrylic on board.

Available on eBay.

On eBay

2007-12-11T15:41:00.000-05:00

Mixed Media Collage

Whew, after several months of relaxation I finally became inspired to create a little something.

This 8" square collage is available on eBay.

A Round Robin goes Bye-Bye!!!

2007-12-06T00:27:00.000-05:00

My jacket, artwork, etc., before altering.

Vegas Artist finishes her "spin" on Nissa

2007-11-06T16:27:00.000-05:00

Maurine Adrezin

has finished her Gorgeous doll from my Nissa class. Maurine is a Brilliant fiber artist and she wanted to put her own "spin" on this design. Instead of the mosaic base, she created one from a cone of yarn. Isn't she just Darling!!! I LOVE HER!!!

Maurine-she makes me smile each time I look at her.

A million thank-yous for sharing her with me.

"In The Clouds"

2007-10-08T14:08:00.001-04:00

I've been playing with my acrylics and creating some 'flat' art.

~NEWS~

2007-10-01T23:46:00.000-04:00

It is an Honor for me to announce:

Magic, Mischief, and Mayhem: Art Gone Wild, 2008! April 18, 19 and 20, 2008, in Richmond, Kentucky
Barbara Schoenoff and I will each teach a day and a half class of never before seen creations. The projects are fabulous.
Classes are limited, and are on a first come first serve basis. Make sure to reserve your spot Today.
Click here to join in the FUN!!!

What I've Been Up To---

2007-09-23T02:44:00.000-04:00

Aldora ©
“A Winged Gift”
Natalie Hamade

A unique design consisting of a variety of mixed media.
Paints, pastels, pencils, pigma, polymer clay, fabric, Tyvek, felt, cheesecloth, tissue paper, decoupage, Apoxy Sculpt, & sealers.
Aldora is a splendid cocooned doll measuring approximately 13”. Sewn from a simple shape, her head is made of polymer clay, covered in fabric and hand painted. Layers of tissue paper and paint are decoupaged onto the fabric body. Aldora is displayed in a suspended cone of Tyvek, cheesecloth, and felt. Hand painted cheesecloth dipped in Mod Podge and tied to an Apoxy branch serves as a wonderful nesting home for Aldora

I've been Name Tagged!!!

2007-09-06T08:47:00.000-04:00

The Ever-Talented Ellen Haytas (aka Auntmoonie) has name tagged
me!!!
I have to describe personal traits using each letter of my first name.
So here goes:

Natalie
N is for nit picker (I am a bit of a nit!)
A is for Artistic
T is for Trustworthy
A is for Affectionate
L is for Loyal
I is for Innovative
E is for Easy---LOL!!! Had to throw something funny into the mix.

I have to tag a few people too so be watching your emails-LOL!!! I'll post the names here over the next few days.
Thanks Ellen!!!
XXOOXXOO