It's been quite some time since I have posted on here and I am going to make an attempt to post more often. Today, I would like to share a couple of things with you. First off, I have successfully completed my first year as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools! This year I was working in a year-round school and our school year ended on Wednesday, June 30th. This year I worked with 8th grade students teaching mathematics and writing. I am so happy with the work I did this year, but I am also happy to have a little time off. Here is a picture of Zac and I out last weekend. We are standing in front of Buckingham Fountain in Chicago. We attended the Taste of Chicago and had tons of fun (and ate too much food!)
The second thing is that I have been trying out some new techniques and I have a brand new design to present. His name is Adama. Adama is a 14" teddy bear made out of a brown Schulte mohair. Adama has green glass eyes with wool felt eyelids that have been hand shaded and he has a hand-stitched nose made out of a brown perle cotton. Adama's paws and foot pads have been done in trapunto style with separate raised paws and fingers/toes that been airbrushed with dark brown shading. He also has airbrushing around his eyes and nose. Adama has a collar made out of raffia and various ribbons in animal prints and he comes with a magical wooden staff with a pendant and beading.
Adama, along with two more of my creations, Winston the Dog and Poseidon the Bear, are up for voting in the annual URSA awards presented by the Bears and Buds online magazine. Please take a moment to see all of the lovely nominees and place your vote in the competition!
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