The move is on!

Well we have been very busy packing up the apartment in anticipation for our move into the new house in Jeffersonville. This weekend has just flown by and I'm stating to feel the pressure of living in transition while working full time and raising two wild little boys. Let me just say that there are boxes EVERYWHERE and the apartment is starting to look more like a storage shed then an actual home. (Ha-ha). Thankfully, we will be getting the keys to the new house this Tuesday and will be able to start moving the smaller things & boxes in then. Phew! My goal is to pack my Jeep up in the evening and make runs up to the house in the morning after I drop the boys off at school and before I go to work. This way I'm able to spend my evening hours at Baseball & T-ball practice but will still be pulling my weight when it comes to moving the smaller items. Mike is also planning on making trips during the week, and quite possibly faining ill on Tuesday afternoon so that he can leave work early to get a head start on me. Stinker! Friday, May 15th, is the big day though. My grandfather is coming over from NY with his work truck & a 12' flatbed trailer. Then my two dads, bio-dad Ken, and adoptive dad Mike, will also be joining us and spending the entire day on Friday hauling what's left in the apartment, along with the larger pieces of furniture. We are very hopeful that we will be completely out of Fairfax and in the new house this coming Friday. We'll keep you posted!

Note, we will not have a Internet connection at the house right away but I will do my best to bring my laptop into work so that I can keep you updated & post pictures.

Sample of Jenn's Art

I have my BA in psychology, not Art.

I never thought of myself as an Artist....But here I am.

When I starting sculpting back in April of 2006 I did it for me -- no one else. I thought of my new found hobby as odd and very private, I mean good God how many people do you know that sculpt babies out of clay?

My work is just as selfish as it is giving. My main motivation for sculpting these tiny figures really is all about me and the moment that I find myself in, but instead of keeping these naked babies in a box in my attic for my grandchildren to discover after my death -- I instead offer my services to other families who might want them. I don't push, I don't promote, I just let things happen on their own. Think of it like this: They have a path. Sculpting lets me loose myself in my heart for awhile...and then I'm done. A stopping point. BUT instead of packing it away it moves on to another family who needs it --- A knick-knack of sorts.

It's not Art for Art's sake --- it's Art for the heart's sake.

Peace,

Jenn

I create One of a kind (ooak), collectible, Newborn Art Dolls.

I love babies, I always have, they completely amaze me.

And when I discovered my passion for sculpting the newborn form I was instantly sucked into the world of dolls.

My goal is to create the most realistic doll that I can. I pay great attention to detail to make sure that every wrinkle, every crease is in it's proper place. Each sculpt has all 10 fingers & toes, light veining & is anatomically correct. Some are even created with a slight "cone" shaped head and clamped umbilical cord -- Really just a pint sized version of the real thing.

Each piece is hand built out of a professional grade polymer clay. I hand paint each sculpture with Genesis Heat set oil paints which brings the dolls features to life. It gives them a newborn, mottled skin tone and really enhances their realism. Being completely hand sculpted makes my babies very special because just like you an me there will never be another one like it.

A true one of a kind never to be repeated.

Links to media attention that I have received:

August, 2007

Seven Days, State of the Arts Article with audio slideshow:

http://www.sevendaysvt.com/nc/columns/state-of-the-arts-art/2007/a-vermont-artist-finds-healing-and-an-income-with-lifelike-infant-sculptures.html

WCAX-News Channel 3 (Vermont) August 24th, 2006

Video

Direct link below:

http://www.wcax.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1=1697117&h1=Made%20in%20Vermont%3A%20Moving%20Memorials&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=188300&LaunchPageAdTag=Homepage&activePane=info&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//www.wcax.com/&rnd=4236352

November, 2006

St. Albans Messenger Article:

http://www.samessenger.com/112506.html

Liam's first day of T-ball

Well Monday was Liam's first day (ever) of T-ball, and I must say that he was besides himself with excitement.

My happy boy!!

Playing catch with the coach.

Just look at that face. I'm so proud of him.