Jeanette Leary: Art Treats for Grownups
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Jeannette Leary thinks of her art dolls as \\u201clittle art treats for grownups who don\\u2019t ever want to grow up.\\u201d When she started Sugar Bright Studio she pictured a colorful candy store, but instead of candy, one filled with bowls of pocket-sized art dolls. \\xa0
After growing up in Ohio, Jeannette and her twin sister moved to Florida and commenced working at Disney. Her role as a backstage tour guide helped her grow her confidence and swept her into the Disney magic. Another favorite job was painting eyes and lips at a mannequin refurbishing shop.\\xa0
She has always been interested in art and has tried just about every medium out there. The book \\u201cDollmaking\\u201d by E.J. Taylor introduced her to the world of art dolls. Now she is \\u201cheld hostage by my dollmaking because I love it so much.\\u201d She enjoys working in spun cotton and paper clay. Interior design\\xa0works its way into her work \\u2013 a color scheme from a beautiful room can become the color palette for a doll.\\xa0
Travel obsessed Jeanette is always planning her next trip. One of her favorite adventures was in\\xa0Vietnam, where they had a firsthand encounter with leeches. She once stayed at a haunted hotel in Virginia City, Neveda, only to come up against arguing humans \\u2013 no ghosts. She used to make fairy dolls out of vintage travel postcards. \\xa0
Jeannette encourages all of us to make our homes \\u201cmagical places to be\\u201d during Halloween season. \\xa0
Mentions\\xa0\\xa0
- Arbutus Hunter-Spun Cotton Ornament Co\\xa0\\xa0
- Maria Paula \\u2013 Spun Cotton Girl\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0
- Sarah of Curious Pip\\xa0
- Stephanie of Leather and Jade \\xa0
- Book: Dollmaking by E.J. Taylor\\xa0
- Travel: Markoff\\u2019s Haunted House in Maryland and Silver Queen Hotel in Nevada\\xa0
Visit Jeannett\\u2019s Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/sugarbrightstudio\\xa0
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