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I have
a passion for bears. To make them and to collect them. I love to design bears
that have a display or to me more of an art form like the "Watcher of the
Woods". I enjoy not only making the bear but finding interesting things to use
with it.
I have been making bears full-time for a number of years now
and have met some wonderful people. I have won several awards at shows in
Ontario including placing First with two bears entered in the competition at
May Madness.
I enjoy using any fabrics to make bears. I use mohair,
alpaca, real fur and upholstery fabrics. I like to stuff the bears firm unless
I use glass beads to make squishy tummies. |
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Watcher of
the Woods
Watcher of the Woods won First
place at the May Madness Show (Toronto, 1998). The bear, about 16 inches, is
hand painted and sits on a natural fungus throne. It has glass eyes, wool paws,
and has polyester and glass beads for stuffing. The bear wears a collar of
feathers, flowers, oak leaves and lace. There are six birds, three frogs and a
porcelain fairy that sleeps on the display. |
Willoughby
Willoughby is made from extra dense curly mohair, suede paws, and
glass eyes. He has an apple wreath on his head, a robin and a bag of apples.
Willoughby is about 24 inches tall. |
