Wadsworth~Noll Studio: Vanessa Valencia

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A Walk Through My Wonderland

instead of partaking in my usual schemes, i thought i would take advantage of this year's Mad Tea to offer a glimpse into my own little *wonderland*; so if you would care and like to indulge, we are off to take a stroll.

Welcome to my *Wonderland*

my *wonderland* is a place that is thick with green wonders, of curious things
and of some i am quite uncertain;

where on the first day of summer, snowballs bloom deep within its thickets.

Where the walls are splattered with polka dots,

and the floors are in tangles of vine and white trumpet.

it is a place where *fairy hats* appear out of nowhere

(seriously. they showed up last year. i still have no idea what they are so, i have

named them *fairy hats*- since that is the only thing that makes sense. to me)

to showcase their own splendor

and offer a resting place for weary travelers.

a place where even the most serious of guardians
have a sense of humor;

and the rocks can't help but show you some love.

a place where grand old trees whisper secrets to the wind

and curiosity gets the better of everyone.

Time is measured by the rust on a wheel

and daisies try to touch the sky.

dragons have breath

chickens stand guard

and all is right with the world.

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if you look closely and believe in your own *wonderland*

i'm sure you will find

a smile lurking off in the distance.

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be sure to check out the many wonderful *wonderlands* on your

way to Grand Mad Tea! You can find the guest list over at A Fanciful Twist

and be sure to send greetings to our delightful hostess Vanessa!

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For Mad Tea Guests and Participants Only

use coupon code: MADTEA2011

in the art shop on etsy (whisperings13) to receive 23% off your entire purchase!

offer expires July 01, 2011

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While you are here- take a look around the newly revamped website! multiple tabs, more information, and a *new* location featuring fresh from the studio work available for purchase. expanded schedule coming soon-

STUDIO NEWS::: The studio was invited to the *Spirits in Sanford* show in early October! More details coming soon. Keep your eye out for details and show reveals in coming issues of Art Doll Quarterly/Stampington Publications! and check back here or follow on Face Book for up to date details and show listings. :O)

Also: Hot off the Press!! ; Mixed Media Artist and Guru Alicia Caudle's Altered Bits: Mixed Media Art Zine! 21 artists (including the Studio!), 2 themes- available now on Amazon! (for a direct link- go to the 'Exhibits and Publications' tab above)

until next time
.·*´¨)♥live well.
.·*´¨*´¨)♥love each other.

We have a winner! and get ready for Summerfest!

after counting and marking and chopping and tossing and reaching and reading...
we have a winner of the Mad Tea Party Giveaway!

{{{{{{{drum roll please}}}}}}}

Joyce! from Nanas Space and Nanas Little Hobby

Joyce was the lucky party guest who commented during

the Mad Tea Party and won this OOAK Hand sculpted Ornie-Mental!

{{{{clap, clap, clap, clap}}}}}}

i just want to thank all of my guests for making this an Loveeerleee Tea Party in the maddest of sorts! i wish i had a little something to give to and every one of you! *hmmmmm* now that is an idea For next year!!

Better get to work, eh? there are an awful lot of party goers! i'm going to need more clay!

Okay. time to get back to it then!

i am in the process of moving the studio and need till Monday to get everything situated~ but after that- make sure you stop back, mark it down!

i am hosting a summerfest of tutorials, how-to's and free e-classes thru july and august.

while i have a list of topics to be covered- but if anyone has somthing they really want to know how to do, or want the "secret of" - just drop me a comment or send me an email- and i will do my best to put it on the list!

Have a WONDERFUL and SAFE July 4th Weekend!

Live well.

Love each other.

Wondering Thru Wonderland~ Mayhem Mischief and Madness

We're off to see the sights.

traverse, a trek, a trip.

a quest, a tour, a wondering

of optical delights.

To wonder off thru WOnderland,

with rumor of a spree,

presented by the one and only

Fanciful Miss V.

Take a look around my friends,

we'll see what we can spy.

just keep your feet upon the ground,

while your dreams are in the sky.

Don't forget! Be well aware,

not all is cake and crumpet.

Lenny has been captured by the Red Queen!

that surly, little strumpet.

**DOWN WITH THE BLOODY BIG HEAD!**

All together now...

Twinkle Twinkle little bat, how i wonder where your at

Up above the world you fly

like a tea tray in the sky...

ohhh.. shiny!

Orbs of green and red and white grown straight up from the ground where ever you look around here the is something to be found it glitters and it glistens from the sky down to the ground impossible things really but they must be true because here i am seeing them but also seeing you

*breathe*

'have you any idea why a raven is like a writing desk?'

''There is a place. Like no place on Earth. A land full
of wonder, mystery, and danger! Some say to survive it: You need to be as mad as a hatter.

Which luckily I am."

'What is the Hatter with me??!!

no worries..

we're all mad here!

Oh dear- where was I- before the madness took over?

ah yes- the drinks that make you shrink (bitter but it works)

and little cakes that make you grow, made entirely of clover.

(how do you know? did you bake them? *giggle, snort*)

Leon! No! that's Not for you! you silly little elf.

the last time that you ate one

you picked me up

and stuffed me on that shelf!

The key you will need to

get through the door

but to find it is hard

you'll have to explore.

But wait! There it is- with Leonard and Brom!

Oh stop quarreling you two!

you can both hand it to them!

(when those two get together- it is nothing but mayhem!)

Oh I hope they behave, for the White Queen is watching!

Since the Hatter went missing, well, her hair it is... blotching.

(yes- i know she is bald, but we must be polite- you can't go up to the Queen and

just announce she's a fright!)

SPOON!

Hatter Chatter Pitter Patter time to skitter skat!

Batter Clatter Platter Scatter

Don't Forget the hAt!

***In Celebration of the Mad tea Party, any purchases made through Sunday, June 27th at the Etsy Art Shop Whisperings 13- see link above) will receive 15% off item list price. Put "MAD TEA" in the comment section and I will refund to paypal upon payment of invoice!***

check back as I will be adding new listings through out the weekend!

***And One lucky person leaving a comment will receive a OOAK hand sculpted ornament!***

Enjoy the Mad Tea PArty!

and remember,

if your feeling a bit on the bonkers...

All the Best People are!

my oh my- just one more day!

I'd better get moving- there will be guests on the way!

I'm in such a state- my head is so twirly!

I've sent out the sign man- just incase some are early...

Head on over to V's to scan through the tally~

You don't want to be late. Don't boondoggle or dally!

It's a Mad Tea Party, yes the grandest affair-

and now with so little time- i am off to prepare!

Raise your glass, tip your hat, for the toast to be made~

join in the march of the Mad Tea Parade!

And all of this fun

just couldn't be done

with out the assist

~ A Fanciful Twist

(the hostess with the mostess!)

Looking down the path, Wips and Exciting news!

A view from my window reminds me that the change of seasons has finally taken hold. Up until a few days ago, the canopy was thick with leaves and the underbrush still quite green. The dawn brought a new mystical look to the woods around the studio; the fog rolling up through the valley- now visible as the transformation of thicket to sparse winter cover has been completed. Yesterdays dreams of basking in warm sunshine have been replaced by dreams of the first snowfall. Anticipating the brisk air, the long quiet nights and glow of hearth fires I look forward to the upcoming change once more.

Prior to the wonderfully haunting and Magical Halloween party (hosted by our dear friend Vanessa at a Fanciful Twist)- we were in the middle of a few Wips- The conclusion to these Wips was the addition of the Opaque Flake Medium (Goldens)- remember how I said “go for the Flake and not the Opaque...” Once dried- the flake stands out and the medium disappears into the background (since we added nothing to it) giving the appearance of leaves, snow, etc. with three-dimensional values. A very cool effect.

For the color blocked squares- I went back and mixed a paint two hues off from the original base color- and individually painted the leaves in, leaving parts of the flake bare to give natural highlights and further the dimensional effect. A coat of archival clear gloss and a dark edge paint- and they are done! And it is time to move on to other projects~

I am working on a project entitled "Sideshow Freaks" with one of my groups- and this little darling will be the next WIP that I share with you. She was inspired by Josephene Myrtle Corbin, (1868-1928)- and is quite a fun piece to work on!

It is also time to start looking forward to the Christmas holiday rush- the Elves are on their way!

In other news from the studio-

I am very excited to share that The Canvas Project book has been published! Hoot!! And am even more excited to share this! :

Yeah!!

I also want to direct everyone to the link on the left side bar to the Where Women Create blog! If you haven't viewed their blog- you must run over immediately and check it out! What a magical wondrous journey. I am just over the moon that I have been included on their "Link" list (Wadsworth-Noll Studio)! Life is super good!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Hallo'ween and Blessed Samhain!

Until next time,

Enjoy each other.

Live well.