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Welcome, my name is Sylvia Smiser. I am a self taught artist. I enjoy creating one of a kind art dolls and sculpted figures. Vintage Halloween styled artwork and Dia de los Muertos art dolls is what comes naturally to me and what I am most passionate about creating. I am a proud member of the wonderful art groups EHAG (Eclectic Halloween Artists Guild) and PFATT (Primitive Folk Art Talk & Tea). I am a participating artist at Ghoultide Gathering. I am honored to have been published in Art Doll Quarterly, Dolls magazine, Somerset Studio Gallery and Celebrate 365 Magazine. I am also a Physical Therapist and Mama to 15 year old Boy/Girl Twins. My husband is a wonderful man who is very supportive of my art and together with our two doggy fur kids we make one happy, busy family.
Showing posts with label Catrina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Catrina. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

SUPER EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE!

Hello everyone!
I'm just popping in to share some very exciting news!

My Day of the Dead Bride is the cover girl for this Autumn's edition of ART DOLL QUARTERLY!
I am still in disbelief that the editor and staff chose her for the cover.  There are always so many magnificent pieces by uber talented artists to choose from. 
I am so very grateful! 

Thanks so much to Jana Holstein and the staff at Art Doll Quarterly for such a huge honor!
These will be out August 1st at your local news stand, Barnes and Noble Bookstores, Michaels, etc. However, you can also preorder your copy directly from Stampington & Company. 

I will also have some copies available at Ghoultide Gathering. 
Preparations are underway for the best Halloween art show in the world! 
Come visit us in Chelsea, Michigan on Oct. 3, 2015.

Have a wonderful day! 
~Sylvia

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Last Two Day of the Dead Catrinas now on ETSY

Hi everyone! 
I hope you are all enjoying Autumn.
I know this month is zooming by way to fast for me. So many fun things to do and so many yummy treats to have.
I just wanted to let you all know that my last two mini Catrinas of the season are now on ETSY.
There are a Red and a Purple one left.
The orange and black has sold.
These little dollhouse sized darlings have a lot of detail work in them and they are posable! I hope you will check them out.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/165420058/day-of-the-dead-dia-de-los-muertos?ref=shop_home_active



Little red has just been featured in an ETSY treasury!
Here is the link to the beautiful treasury if you would be interested in checking that out.

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTk2OTgyM3wyNzI1MTI0MzQy/midnight-31

Have a great rest of the week!
(((Halloween Hugs)))
Sylvia

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Brigitte Bonedot is My Newest Catrina. Her Auction Ends Tomorrow on EBAY

Good evening! 
I would like you to meet Ms. Brigitte Bonedot.  


She is currently available on EBAY.
Her auction ends tomorrow night so if you are interested come see her on EBAY.




Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sylvia

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

New Catrina Day of the Dead Primavera Doll


New Catrina Day of the Dead Primavera Doll.  Just in time for this months PFATT Marketplace. 
She is a one of a kind cloth and clay doll that is up for grabs when the PFATT Marketplace updates this Saturday 3/10 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. 
Miss Catrina Primavera is a tall slender lady.  She is 21 1/2 inches tall and carries a Rosca (A traditional DOD bread/pastry).  Her dress is made of a Papel Picado pattern also a traditional DOD decoration.  These decorations typically hang in someones home like streamers only they are very detailed cut out images on tissue paper.  Her outfit also incorporates antique trims and lace to give her a vintage old world feel. 
Her arms are posable and she stands in a doll stand (included) or she can sit on a shelf if you prefer. 
After her photo shoot all she can do is dream about her new home.
We hope to see you at the PFATT Marketplace this Saturday!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

New Catrina & Catrin ornies- Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos

Boy

Meets Girl.

A little flirting.

The Happy Couple.  
She loves his gentle, sincere brown eyes and he loves her "beautiful" smile.
These two are available on the Halloween Queens Bootique "Sugar Skulls" theme page .
or you can e-mail me or leave me a comment if you are interested in bringing these guys home. 
They are $30.00 for an individual or $50.00 for the pair.
Shipping is Free!


I have shown these two ornaments on FB and have gotten an overwhelmingly positive response. All the wonderful comments make my heart sing! Thank you, most sincerely.
Have a good evening my dear friends, 
Sylvia


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

NEW Day of the Dead, Dia De Los Muertos Catrina Ornies & Pumpkinella Witch for PFATT Marketplace Update on 8/10/11


Hi Everyone! I'm pleased to offer these two little ladies, Violeta & Ofelia, on tomorrows 
These two Catrina ornies are stuffed muslin, needle sculpted, painted and antiqued.  They both have black wool roving hair and their hair is decorated with tiny paper roses.  
The PFATT Marketplace updates tomorrow 8/10/11 at 10 A.M. Pacific Time, Noon Central Time, and 1 P.M. Eastern Time.

Also offered tomorrow on the PFATT  Marketplace is Miss Pumpkinella Witch on a broomstick ride glowing in the moonlight.  This is my first painting on canvas.  I hope my offerings this month bring a smile to your face. : )
Have a great evening and I hope to see you tomorrow at the PFATT Marketplace Update!