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Lura

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About Me

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A Little about the Artist:Lura began her artistic endeavors at the tender age of 5, when forced to sit in church on Sundays with her loving parents. In order to keep her still, her mother (also an artist) would shove a pencil and some scratch paper in her hands and she would be content for the rest of the sermon, drawing all sorts of fanciful things. One day Lura discovered the theatre and fell in love with designing, mostly sets and lights, but she was also fascinated with costume design. She also began performing the art of belly dance and began designing and sewing all of her own costumes, but then a physical condition made it so she could no longer perform. While doing some internet surfing, she discovered a woman who transformed fashion dolls into fanciful creatures and gypsies. The gypsy dolls made her long for her days of belly dance and suddenly she got an idea! “I could make dolls into belly dancers!” Her first attempts were rather awkward, but she soon found books and cd’s teaching the techniques of re-painting, styling or re-rooting hair and as she practiced she became more and more accomplished at her art. People began asking to buy her belly dance dolls and soon she was also being asked to do dolls of other persuasions as well.Lura says,” It is my goal to bring the dolls to life. I want people to look at this doll, not as a re-made fashion doll, but as a character with a personality and life of its own. I view the doll as a sculpted form on which I can place my own interpretation of the character that manifests in my imagination. People tell me they feel a connection with certain dolls and I know it is because the personality of the doll shines through to them. I want my dolls to bring joy to people.”SOME FACTS:I. The costumes are designed and handmade by Lura. They are sewn, glued and sometimes pinned on, (usually the hats) and are not meant to ever be removed. II. Lura is not affiliated with Mattel, or any other toy manufacturer. III. Most of the dolls are rescued from thrift stores and yard sales, but only if they are in near perfect condition. Some are purchased new. IV. Lura spends many hours on each doll, and bases the prices on the complicity of the costume and hair. V. Lura will do custom made dolls if it is something she feels she can accomplish, please feel free to contact her if you have something in mind.TECHNIQUE: The doll’s face is completely removed and an entire new one is painted, to create expression and character. The costume and expression depend on how that particular doll manifests itself in Lura’s imagination. The costume is designed for each individual doll. You will never see two alike. She uses good quality acrylic paints mixed with a high quality sealant. Often the hair is styled, cut, sometimes dyed and sometimes completely removed and re-rooted with new hair. You can see my dolls by going to my pics and looking in my albums titled: "Dolla Palooza". There are a few different albums there, so don't miss anything!If you see one you would like to buy, just send me a message and I'll tell you how you can go about owning one of my fine, One-of-a-kind creations! I sign and date each and every one in a discreet place and they all come with certificates of authenticity!a href="http://dollapalooza.etsy.com"
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Belly dancers, aging rock stars, retired carneys,old school chums...I'm always in to making new friends!
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My Blog

More money saving ideas implemented...

I invested most of my grocery money into planting a veggie garden! It'll be lean for a couple of weeks, but then I'll have fresh veggies and save sooo much on groceries, it will pay for itself in no t...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:16:00 GMT

Hi, my name is Lura and Im a shopaholic...

I got my first paycheck yesterday, which was way cool; how often do you get a paycheck on your 5th day on the job? Now that I know how much my take-home pay will be after taxes, I did a budget. First...
Posted by on Sat, 24 May 2008 05:49:00 GMT

Stuff Happening

Long time no blog, guess I'm just not too good at this! The new meds I'm on seem to really help. I have much more energy and much lower pain level than just 2 months ago. I started looking for full ti...
Posted by on Sat, 03 May 2008 08:37:00 GMT

Gonna be a fabulous new year!

Man oh man, so much is happening....My head is still spinning! All of these old friends re-appearing, music stuff happening, etc. Can't wait to see how it all pans out! Nuttin' but good stuff! Mixed i...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:42:00 GMT

Lots to talk about

Haven't blogged in awhile, and so much is happening my head is spinning. Ex Boyfriend/Bandmate, Lorne found us on here a couple of days ago. We hadn't heard hide nor hair of him for nigh on 14 years....
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:06:00 GMT

Home, sick with Sixx

Had to call in sick today, just couldn't do it. I was supposed to be in at 9AM but I hurt all over and my IBS is acting up too. Dammit. I hate this. Having a "condition" sucks...Anyhow, enuff whining....
Posted by on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:09:00 GMT

Post Turkey Day Bloggle

Ah what a wonderful world I live in...Ashlandia! My b/f Bill and one of his daughters went to spend Thanksgiving with his son from a previous marriage, his 1st ex-wife and her current husband. I staye...
Posted by on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:31:00 GMT

My Celebrity Look-alikes

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Creating a family tree
Posted by on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:53:00 GMT

Ground Control to Major Tom!

Holy shit, Tommy is alive!  Abbey messaged me today that Joe G had stopped by her shop and told her that Tommy is playing in a band called Miss Crazy. So I googled 'em and they seem pretty succes...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:12:00 GMT

Yum yum Crow Pie

OK so immediately after I posted that last blog, a couple of my neighbors showed up to help! Dang! Not sure what to make of that. Perhaps venting is a good thing, especially NOT at the people you are ...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:03:00 GMT