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NEW PROFILE
Adele Sciortino, ODACA
Figurative Artist
www.artillusionsetc.com
How did you get into doll making?
I started making dolls from patterns back
in the late 70’s. These were dolls
that were made especially for my children.
How long have you been a doll artist
and what inspires your creativity?
I started making one-of-a-kind art figures
in 1990 but professionally I started in
2000. It was a natural media for
me to incorporate all of my creative resources
that I had accumulated through my years
of working in watercolors, ceramic,
basket weaving, fashion, history, photography
and sewing.
Where do you get your inspiration? It
can be anywhere or anytime but mainly
from my travels and costuming research
that I love to do.
How did you develop your techniques?
I have taken classes and master c
lasses from other teachers. After
a time I started working on my own technique
that gave me what I wanted to create the
figures I create today.
What kind of theme(s) do you like to
explore in your dolls? I work in cloth
and my figures style lean towards an Asian
flare entwined with Art Deco and
Elizabethan. Sometimes my
style will veer off into the unexpected. I like
elegance to project when a person sees
my works.
What media do you use? I mainly
work in cloth but do like to experiment
with other media if the figure requires
a different media.
What other artistic endeavors do you
explore? Yes. In between my figure
projects I will do sculpting or beading.
I find this relaxing after such long
concentrated hours working on a figure
project.
What is your first memory of creating
art? I can remember back when
I was about 6 that I like to draw. From
there it progressed to playing with dolls
and creating my own costumes. I
received my first sewing machine when I was 8.
Which artist has had the most influence
on you and gives you inspiration?
There is not one particular artist.
When I view another artist work I always walk
away with some sort of inspiration.
I admire an artist that can capture an emotion
or that creates a fabulous costume.
I am also inspired when I see an artist that
pays very close attention to details.
What do you consider to be “special”
about your dolls? I feel that my
strong point in my figures is the costuming.
I pay close attention to detail
fabrics, trim and embellishments.
What advice would you give to aspiring
artists? My best advice to aspiring
artist is for them to continue to challenge
themselves. When you stop
challenging yourself you stop growing.
What is your biggest challenge as an
artist today? Finding the time to work
on my projects. Also finding the best
venue to display and sell your works.
What are your goals as a doll maker?
I have many goals which some
I have already met but strive to achieve
higher goals that I have set for myself.
Goals Met: Web site, Gallery Showing,
Member of ODACA, Executive Board
of CDAA, Teaching what I love “Creative
Costuming”, Featured in a major
doll publication, Artist Statement
Goals to be reached: Become a NIADA member,
Attend and display at a
Russian show, Study under master artist
in Europe & US, Have my figures
accepted as permanent works in a museum,
Have a one person showing
at a major gallery, Judging and critiquing
other works, Mentoring
Do you sell your work and if so where
can it be see? Yes I do sell
my works. I do private showings
and attend conferences such as ODACA
and Canadian Doll Artist Association.
I also have a website where my
works can be viewed www.artillusionsetc.com
Describe your typical day? My husband
and I have a business in
Montreal, Quebec (Canada) we manufacture
promotional product
calendars and diaries which is a full
time business. Since I work 9 – 5
I mostly do all my creative arts in the
evenings and weekends.
What else do you do (day job if any,
classes you teach, hobbies,
pastimes, interests)? I teach a
“Creative Costuming” and “Mystical Chair”
Workshops and on occasions I also teaching
my beaded cuff bracelets
on special request. I have many
interests but I try to stay focus on my
art figures. I love to read and
do photography.
Any tips on storage and stash? Storage
is always a challenge for any artist.
I just re-did my studio and could
not believe the stuff I had accumulated over
the years. I strongly suggest that
if you want to get organize…pull everything
out of your work area and filter through
all your stash. It is best to get rid of items
that you have not used in years and create
more space for the items that you use
the most. I sorted out everything
and put them into clear plastic label boxes.
I went through all of me fabric and donated
fabrics that I knew I would not use
and than placed what I kept neatly in
one area so I can view all the fabrics
at-a-glance.I added more light and because
of the long hours that I stand working over
my pieces I increased the height of my
worktable. The most valuable suggest to
better organizing: Is to remove the clutter
first, draw out a quick plan of the
out work area and see where you want to
add shelves and storage. Don’t put things
back in the area until you have fully
evaluated your stash before placing it back in
your work area. I also suggest have
good light.
Any tips on making better use of your
studio space? Clutter free
and organized
is my first tip. Create storage areas
that you can easily see what you have in stock
to work with…this will keep you from buying
more of what you already have.
Layout your studio where everything is
accessible and not hidden this will save
you time and energy when you are working
on a project. At the end of the day
put things back when you are no longer
using them.
Do you belong to a group or club?
I am an ODACA member
(Original Doll Artist Council of America),
VP of the CDAA
(Canadian Doll Artist Association) and
a member of the All Dolled Up Club
of Ottawa, Ontario.
Are you presently working on a new project
and how many hours will
it take to complete this new figure?
Oh
yes! I always have at least one project
going. I am very focused and will
stay on that project for several months until
it is completed. I do a lot of research
and planning prior to starting so my
figures can take several months.
Tell a little about yourself: I
am originally from New Orleans, LA but most of
my adult life was spent in Mobile, Alabama.
I am married to a wonderful
Canadian (Italian born) husband, Frank.
We have two wonderful adult
children and three grandchildren; they
all reside in Mobile, Alabama.
My artistic abilities are a direct result
of a strong heritage of creativity.
I was fortunate to have been surrounded
by grandparents and parent’s,
who were master tailors, quilt makers,
and music teachers.
Adele Sciortino, ODACA
Figurative Artist
www.artillusionsetc.com
http://www.creditcardschoice.com
http://www.mellowmenopause.com
Here are some pictures of Adele's Studio
The first profile I bring to you
is of the fabulous
ALLISON MARANO USA
1: What is your name and what creative work
do you do?
Allison Marano Business name: Faewyck
Studios
The bulk of my work is creating original cloth
figures
2: How has your work evolved over time?
It’s certainly evolved from simple to more complex
forms, utilizing a
larger array of products and materials to achieve
desired results.
3: Do you sell your work and if so where can
it be seen?
Pieces for sale are offered through Studio 7 Gallery
in Erie, PA, and
other regional galleries that host shows, primarily
fiber art shows.
4: Describe your typical day?
It starts with filling pattern orders,
updating the website and tending to all the “business” things. After that
I may work on new designs, existing pieces, or writing lessons for patterns
and classes, preparing workshops, etc.
5: Any tips for storage of your stash ?
I’ve found it very helpful to get my general fabrics
out of containers,
cabinets, etc, and keep them on open shelves were
they are all
VISIBLE when working. A real time saver, and more
inspiring.
Special or delicate fabrics remain under cover
for better protection.
6: Any tips on Making the best of your studio
space.
I think it makes sense to arrange your work area
similar to the
layout of well designed kitchens – major workspaces
set in a
triangle or U-shape, with good traffic flow throughout.
Good
general lighting is a must, with extra task lighting
at each “station”.
7: Do you belong to a group or club, if so
please name it and
tell us the details?
Our small local doll club, the dollERIEous dames,
meets monthly
and is very informal and always fun. We have show
and tell and
spend the rest of the time bouncing ideas off
one another. I also
belong to the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild – an
established organization
of very diverse artists.
8: Do you travel to teach? If so please tell
us about that?
Yes, I’ve been teaching for six years and travel
regionally to conduct
workshops and classes. I like to present new workshops
every year,
some of them never published as patterns.
9: Where do you get your inspiration?Observing
nature mostly,
and reading – ancient history, fantasy, myth
10 What motivates you to work?
An unrelenting deep need to create. Most of the
time I don’t even
realize I’m “working”.
11: What is the best thing about doing what
you do?
Complete artistic freedom and the ability to control
my work
environment.
12:What are your hopes and dreams for the future
( related to your work)?
I hope to continue designing and showing cloth
figures, and
hopefully can find the time to concentrate on
more O-O-A-K pieces!
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