By Ashby's Artful Designs April 17, 2008
KImberly is a superb artist, who definitely is gifted in many mediums. I would highly recommend stopping by her e-shop for a look! Heidi ...read more
By Kimberly Madson Art & Design April 16, 2008
Heidi has the most awesome dolls. She is very creative with each one. If you haven't viewed her web site take a look and see for yourself. Kimberly ...read more
Hi everyone, I want to say thank you for dropping by and I am excited about upcoming events at Kimbelry Madson Art & Design. We will be adding more to the web site as we go and have made many pieces of art available to the public, which have been previously on hold for sale. We are working on Photo Shop brushes, backgrounds, and textures for your artistic Photo Shop needs. Some really great brushes that are eunique to be sure, and backgrounds you will want for your collection of tools. Take advantage of the coupon that is available here on Merchant Circle. Upcoming Event: Please come and visit the tour. Love to meet you. Untill next time, Kimberly ...read more
By Kimberly Madson Art & Design June 13, 2008
Hello everyone! My name is Heidi Ashby, and I create Soft Sculpture Art Dolls. It is a passion that I can not ignore. I believe this passion began when I was a child, and my mom created a simple, willowy red-headed doll for our cat. Yes, it was quite a sight to see him carrying her in his mouth, with legs dangling out of one side and her long red hair trailing on the ground on the other. It inspired me! You can see my Artist's Statement by visiting my website atwww.ashbysartfuldoll.com as well as view my art dolls. I also display some of my work onwww.etsy.com I hope that you will see in my dolls, the passion that I feel when I create them. On a personal note; I joined a Bunco group which meets once a month, and my turn to host is in May. I wanted to put my "flair" on my hosting opportunity since we each have our own style. I made up little score cards, via one of my other creative outlets, scrapping, and then it hit me. I decided that I would make a Bunco doll. You know, the object that gets passed around each time "BUNCO!" is yelled. Some people immediately told me, "But Heidi, It might get messed up! The way some of these women toss the Bunco toy around. She'll get abused" I answered, "Well, yes, but this dolly is for fun, and so be it if she gets a little mussed up." It's funny how your passion for your art sometimes outweighs your knowledge that your art may suffer. She will be a donation to the "cause." I am so excited about the concept that I want to make her, regardless her outcome. I will be starting her next week. It's so hard to wait when I have other things I need to get done, but I must wait because chores can't get done if I'm sewing all day! Artfully Yours, Heidi ...read more
By Ashby's Artful Designs April 18, 2008
If you have a love for the arts and are creative, consider a career as a visual artist. This type of position allows you to specialize in a range of areas, some of which include multimedia and animation. In order to become this type of artist, there are certain steps that need to be taken. ...read more
It often takes many years to make a full-time living as a fine artist. The demand for the type of work the artist creates will often affect how long it takes to make a full-time living. Many fine artists also work other jobs until they are able to find enough regular clients willing to buy their creat... ...read more