I want to invite you to join me and take part in this new series I am teaching this year at A for Artistic called Children of the World. The classes will cover the subtle differences in features and bone structure of children of different ethnic backgrounds. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time and this is the year! There will be 4 or 5 different subjects covered. This is a bust; 11" tall overall including the base- so we can focus on the facial features. Class is filling now and starts March 2nd, so come and join us! Feel free to share-and thank you ! 

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Night Circus! 

Live Seminar with Deb Wood in Fort Lauderdale Florida 

May 14-17, 2015 

Come and join the fun! We will be creating this fun and whimsical piece in the 4 day seminar in Florida. For more information, contact me at deb@debwood.com

Update: The seminar is full, but we are taking names for a waiting list in the event we have a cancellation. Get in touch for more information!

Hello everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know I have finally updated by Available Artwork Blog- with the sculptures I have available for sale at this time. Please take a moment to check that out and if you are interested in any of them, I would be happy to send you additional information!  Here is a peek at some I have listed.

Thanks so much,
Deb
http://debwoodavailableart.blogspot.com/

It's a lot of fun when I have a new piece to share- it's been a while since I have had a chance to add new work. This is Fallon- and she is modeling the accessories I am teaching in my new class! Come and check us out at International Art Doll Registry isn't she gorgeous!! Love it! Thanks for stopping by.

Our Retreat in Fort Lauderdale Florida 

May 14-18, 2014

We had such a good time! 

Cinderella, What if the Show Hadn't FIT?? was the theme of this class. We had 12 in attendance. Here is a link to the web pages: 

Florida Retreat

Thank you to everyone for making it such a fantastic week! 

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Mark your calendars! May 14-18, 2014, in Ft. Lauderdale Florida! A Seminar with me- conducted through A for Artistic!

Cinderella.....poor overworked Cinderella. It's a good thing she had mice to look after her! 

Imagine what would have happened if the shoe hadn't fit?! Come and join me and create a fun, elderly, but classically beautiful, posable character doll, complete with funky costuming and unique accessories!

I will be teaching a 4 day seminar in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, beginning on May 14th, 2014! I don't conduct many seminars in person anymore- so why not take this opportunity to join me? The class will be held in a private studio right on the water. Its a beautiful setting, relaxing and conducive to creative energy.

I will continue to post photos here as this class develops, and also will update with prices etc. Students will stay in a nearby hotel, with transportation to and from the studio provided. The hotel provides free shuttle service from the airport and the hotel has free continental breakfast served each morning!

Most materials will also be included in the seminar. So mark your calendar! Come and join us as we consider poor Cinderella, if the shoe hadn't fit!  
You will need to bring your own clay. More about this later; each person develops their own preferences for brands of clay. Deb will have a limited amount of conditioned and aged clay on hand for purchase as well as packaged clay to buy. 

Registration is now open at: A for Artistic Don't wait too long, seats are filling fast! Go to A for Artistic, click on Live Classes and you will see the information there. 

UPDATE: 
This seminar is filled, but we are taking names for a waiting list in case we have some cancellations. Thanks to everyone who has registered! More information will be coming soon. 

Hello there! Just wanted to remind everyone that "Wisp", the posable cloth bodied doll class is going to be starting at A for Artistic soon! there is still time to sign up for this fun and informative class. Email me at deb@debwood.com if you have any questions- thanks! Hope to see you there!!! 

Our show at IDEX was a great success for us at International Art Doll Registry! Below you'll see a few photos- with more to follow. The artists enjoyed some great sales!

Home from IDEX- what fun!

Home from IDEX! Just got home last night- late. Came home to a mountain of snow at the end of my driveway, thanks to my son in law, I expect it was he who plowed. This is getting ridiculous. All the warmth and sun of Florida- to come home to another 10 inches of snow. But! It is good to be HOME.

The show was very successful for our group. I was amazed and thrilled for everyone who sold work. I will post a slide show here when I get one done- still have to transfer the photos to my computer.

But, just happy to report that the show was a success and some of our artists won awards too! Double bonus!

Later,
Deb

Meet Wisp! This cute little impish Dragonfly Fairy is modeling the wings I will be teaching in the upcoming online classes! A for Artistic is hosting the first class, starting tomorrow! And then in May it will be offered at International Art Doll Registry so be watching for that.

Also, I will be bringing Wisp with me to IDEX this next month, April 11-14th in Orlando! She too will be the subject of an upcoming class on creating a posable soft bodied doll. This is just too much fun~ If you have any questions, don't be shy!

You can click on this image below to make it larger if you need to. Thanks,
Deb

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that I am teaching an online class on Sculpting the Female Torso. This class starts next Monday at A for Artistic so be sure to check that out! This is a continuation of my Sculpting the Female Face class, all part of my whole sculpting series, Back to Basics 101.

I felt it would be great to over basic sculpting techniques and the study of anatomy to both beginners and the more advanced as a refresher course. So come and join us! You will need an armature to build this on and that class is running right now, also at A for Artistic.

Come and check it out!

I seriously am embarrassed. I vow, my New Years Resolution, is to be more attentive to this blog!! Now, most people have resolutions that they are going to exercise more- and diet to lose weight- all that's great. I think I've had those resolutions every year since I was about 7!! Well, maybe 17, but you know what I mean.

This year my goal is to work on all those things that I have had to let slide because of life circumstances.

This is my year, and I am already grateful. Thank you God.

Well! I can see it's been a long time since I have checked in here on my Blog. Shame on me! Life has a way of getting in the way, doesn't it. Yes, it does. But it's all GOOD! I wanted to announce that I am back to teaching my online classes!! Right now I have a class underway at A for Artistic, the Sculpting the Female Face. There is still time to join us there! This class at A for Artistic includes sculpting the EAR, which can be difficult at times.

In addition, to my members of International Art Doll Registry, I am ALSO offering classes- the first one is underway right now, Armatures 101. That runs until January 29th. Then the Sculpting the Female Face class will be available to IADR members starting January 23rd!

For IADR, I am offering the EARS class separately so that members can take just that class alone if they choose to.

So! That's what is new with me!! I hope you'll consider taking a class with me- I would love to have you join us at International Art Doll Registry too. I will post links for you here! Thanks- Deb

A for Artistic
International Art Doll Registry

Another Online Class is available!

Hi everyone- I've been gone so much- went to IDEX for a great presentation for International Art Doll Registry-- then a bit of vacation! Now it's back to business with my next offering, an online class for A for Artistic- the Armatures Class with a Bonus of the Mossy Mushroom Base included.

There is also discussion about children armatures-- so be sure to check it out, ok? The class is 35.00 for three sessions.

I am happy to announce I will be teaching an online course for www.aforartistic.com beginning December 7th. We will be creating these exact Fantasy Film wings. The class runs for three weeks and the cost is 35.00. Please go to their website and click on the CLASSES tab on the left of your screen. There you'll see information on my class, as well as all the other wonderful offerings from AforArtistic. I am deeply honored and flattered to be in the company of such renowned artists! Come and see us there!!

Come join me for a Sculpting Seminar

Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know I am hosting a week long sculpting seminar in August here in Minnesota. It is from August 17th through the 21st, check in is the 16th and check out is the 22nd. The place is a rustic lodge on the Mississippi River! It's a wonderful get away. The price is all inclusive, at 875.00 per person. This is for the class, some supplies, your lodging, and all meals! The class is 5 days from Wednesday through Sunday. We will be covering sculpting a female figure from armature to accessories. So get in touch with me if you are interested! You can reach me at deb@debwood.com Thanks, looking forward to a relaxing and informative week!

Papillion-a butterfly fairy with a stained glass accent lamp

Hello again! Well, in spite of being so busy with my daughter and her new business venture, I still do find time to be in the studio. I think I would go crazy if I wasn't able to! It's just such a part of my life. This is Papillion- which is French for Butterfly. I thought it was a fitting name for her. Hope you enjoy seeing her!