Further news ...

I was over the moon on Saturday to receive The People's Choice Award for Horatia, in the Miniature Dressed category of the 2013 Excellence in Bear Artistry Awards! Everyone had a wonderful time at the Gala dinner, and I would like to send Thanks to the event, and competition organisers as well as all the Judges' Choice awardees!

The final winners can be viewed here

Happy Beary Hugs, from Horatia and me!! :0)

Excellence in Bear Artistry Awards 2013

I am truly honoured and delighted to share the news that I have been given a Judges' Choice Award for 2013! (Cat' 1: Miniature Dressed Bear under 3.75") I would like to thank all the professional Judges, and congratulate all the other artists who took part. If you would like to see the winning three entrants in each category please click here -   where you can vote for your favourite pieces in the Peoples' Choice Awards until 31st October.

Here is "Horatia" - my 3" bear, created from Vintage Long Pile Upholstery Velvets, with antique lace collar, and silk reticule handbag.

Excellence in Bear Artistry Awards - please see this website link for further details  :0)

Teddies Worldwide Online Show:

I will be participating in the next online show with Teddies Worldwide so please add Fri 28th June to Sun 30th June to your diary! Online previews will be available from 12th June.