March 1, 2016
I was recently contacted by my daughter’s H.S. art teacher, Ms. Kristen Spano. She was planning on having her students work on a Marionette project and, having seen my work, thought that my coming in to show my dolls and share some of my armature techniques might be beneficial to them. I came in armed with dolls in various stages of completion, various clay samples, wires and tools as well as samples of fibers I use for hair, plus whatever tips I thought might be helpful in this creative endeavor.
Ms. Spano, a talented artist herself, was very generous with her time and I enjoyed answering any questions the students had. Above are some pictures from the classroom as well as some really great close-up pictures of my dolls (taken by Ms. Spano). Finally a very nice shot of me and Ms. Spano together. It’s been a while since I was “in front” of a classroom and, I admit, I enjoyed it! I really hope to get my work schedule ironed out so I can fit teaching back in…lol!
Happy Doll Making!
Boy, do I love your dolls!
Hi Elizabeth! Happy Birthday! So nice to hear from you…I hope your doing well. Have a great night 🙂 Hugs, Lillian
Wonderful! The expressions and the costuming and the postures! Lucky class to get your expertise.
Thanks Jen! Hugs, Lillian
Your work is exquisite!!!!! Will you be holding any workshops any time soon? Thank you so much. Nancy N. Ewing
Thanks Nancy! Hugs, Lillian
I would love to have you in a classroom again. good to see young people interested in continuing the arts.
Thanks Gwen! Teaching again would be great if I could swing it…lol! See you in Philly, Lillian
Wonderful that you were able to share your gift with the students. Great close ups of your dolls too! Would love to attend class with you as teacher.
Mary Poindexter
Hi Mary…thanks for your kind words! Hugs, Lillian