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Shades of Red

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Posted on July 16, 2018 by Debra Maerz

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I love challenges ! So when the Art and Antique Gallery in Eau Gallie Florida presented the challenge Shades of Red I was motivated to create a doll. “Ruby” is an all cloth doll made with muslin that has a … Continue reading →

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Thought for today

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Posted on June 6, 2018 by Debra Maerz

Here it is June, almost a half year into 2018, time just flies by and the older I am the faster it seems to go by me.  Yesterday I heard this and loved it because in this era of vile … Continue reading →

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Getting things done

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Posted on February 20, 2018 by Debra Maerz

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Right after Christmas I have to get started on my entries for the 2018 State of Florida Gourd Festival which is February 23rd – 25th in Eau Gallie.  For some reason it has taken me a little longer to get … Continue reading →

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Sincere thank you

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Posted on January 4, 2018 by Debra Maerz

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To everyone that purchased  my Christmas ornaments, Santa Coke bottles and Santa wine bottles a sincere thank-you !!   The new mermaid ornaments were very popular this year and if I can find the right gourds I will have more … Continue reading →

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Christmas is almost here –

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Posted on November 13, 2017 by Debra Maerz

and I am so far behind in my holiday painting !  It is so hard to get anything to dry with all the damp, rainy, humid weather we have had the past few weeks.  Anyway, I should have some ornaments … Continue reading →

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New pieces for First Friday in September

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Posted on August 30, 2017 by Debra Maerz

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It has been awhile since i updated this blog however I have been busy creating some new pieces for the September First Friday and Gallery Walk in Eau Gallie on September 1st.   I absolutely love the shape of this very … Continue reading →

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New Pieces and some news

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Posted on June 2, 2017 by Debra Maerz

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These are new pieces I completed that are displayed at the Art and Antique Gallery in Eau Gallie for tonight’s First Friday, hopefully it will not be raining! The first gourd is a simple flower design that I drew on … Continue reading →

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Monday and Mandalas

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Posted on April 24, 2017 by Debra Maerz

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Mandalas are all the rage lately, the one above I created many years ago.  I may try and rework it just for the fun of it. I still have the original ink drawing and I painted the original  with acrylics … Continue reading →

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Art Doll Quarterly – 2017 Autumn Issue !!

Welcome to my Blog !

As mixed media artist there is not a technique or surface that does not interest me! I should probably be a little more focused but diversity in mediums, surfaces and techniques has kept my interest and creative process expanding over the years.

Artwork:

2017 Presidents Award      Ribbon
Best of Theme Division-Gourds Go Southwest
1  First Place Ribbon
2 Second place Ribbon
1 Third Place Ribbon

2016 Best of Adult Gourd Craft
2 First Place Ribbons
1 Second Place

2015 Hoffman challenge “Curator’s Choice Doll ”

2015 Florida Gourd show
Best of Adult Crafted Gourd
2 First Place Ribbons
1 Third Place Ribbon

Hoffman Challenge Best First Time Entry Doll 2014

2011, 2012, 2013 Grand Prize Winner of the
Plaid Enterprises “Trick Your Pumpkin Contest”

Art Doll Quarterly Spring 2008,
Autumn 2011
Winter 2011
Winter 2013

2006 Library of Congress Christmas ornament

2007 State of Florida White House Easter Egg

The House That Faux Built

Welburn Gourd Farm

HGTV

I have also contributed art to many charities throughout the years.

Thank-you for visiting my blog. If you so desire please leave a comment, it is always fun to see who is visiting my blog!

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  • angels of light
  • art doll
  • Art Doll Quarterly
  • Art Dolls
  • Art Show
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Christmas
  • Christmas crafts
  • Christmas Decoration
  • Christmas Gourds
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  • Christmas Ornaments 2008
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  • Holidays
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