Introducing Bennie the Bearded Lady

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Introducing Bennie the Bearded Lady  

Whose to say what is normal?  What is beautiful?  ........we are born this way.  

   The year was 1897 when the circus came to Bennie's little town.  Her father bought tickets and treated Bennie to her very first stick of cotton candy.  She was in heaven eating the lovely spun threads of colorful sugar.  As they waited for the tent flaps to open for the main show Bennie was happy to run around the grounds  and peek into the side show tents.  She heard laughter, she felt happiness, and she saw people who were "different" like her.  Even at her young age, she could feel the magic.  This magic stayed with her long after the circus packed up their tents to move on to the next town.

For the next several years Bennie spent her days being ignored, pointed and laughed at when she walked into town.  Then on her 18th birthday, the circus returned.  Sadly, Bennie's father died years before in a coal mining accident.   Choking back the tears, standing there with ticket and stick of cotton candy in hand, she  realized the time had come to make a change in her life.  She needed to be a part of something magical.  So this time when she walked the grounds of the side show, she knew she was looking for more than entertainment, she was looking for a place to belong.   It didn't take long to be welcomed with open arms by wonderful people and she knew she was home.

 From that day forward Bennie entertained the crowds, made a living, traveled the world, and loved her new family for years to come.  No longer being ignored, this time when people pointed they had paid their coin and were curious.  They shyly asked questions and found that Bennie and her side show family were really no different for themselves.  We are all born the way we are, don't let others try and change that. 

Bennie will be available for purchase at Hauntizaar 2017 on October 21st

 in St. Pete, Florida

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Circus time!!

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Here's a little sneak peek of some of my latest doll sculptures.  It's beginning to look like a circus in here.  

Don't count me out.....

Don't count me out........I'm still here and creating unique characters.  I will be posting items for sale online here, on my facebook and on Etsy.
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This is my latest creation.  I'm so excited to have come across the ribbon jointed doll.  I bought a tutorial by Dorote Zaukaite to learn the "jointed technique" and then I created this dancing circus performer.  I love everything about her, from her ballet pointe slippers to her Vegas style head dress.

Soon she will be all finished and available online for purchase.


A big thank you to all of my wonderful customers and artist friends who lift me up throughout the years.

XOXO
Susie K

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Pulling it together

Today is the first day in many months that the sun is what woke me up instead of an alarm.  Happy to have the whole day to work on my art and NOTHING else.
Pulling it all together today.

Getting back on track

My very first mixed media on canvas - and my daughter's Christmas gift from me.  

To me the holidays keep us so busy and happy that I don't get back into the groove until late January.  Well this year is no different.

I have started an intense yoga teacher training to add to my collection of things I can do when I'm retired.  This year is going to be the year of changes for me.  I am moving forward to do everything I can to prepare to be an independent self employed happy person.  I'm super lucky to have an amazing husband who is in strong support of my decision.  (I think he'd like to see me in a better mood at the end of the day).

Stay tuned as I create new art in many mediums and get back to what makes me whole.

Of to yoga school!

Crazy Charlie Christmas Art Doll

Crazy Charlie is a one of a kind piece.  He's all excited because the Christmas season is approaching and he can start draping himself with tinsel and bobbles.  Now if he could only keep his head on straight!


Sculpted with creative paperclay, Charlie came to life.  He stands steady on a wooden platform while he gets busy with his decorations.  

Approx 14" tall with the base at 10" wide
$175.00 plus shipping
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Designed and created by me, SusieK of Willow Hollow Creations

New floor / oil cloth for your Holidays

2' X 3'

The holidays is when a lot of our homes become a  B & B.  What a fun piece to have at your entryway welcoming your guests.

All of my floor cloths/ oil cloths start with raw canvas.  It's a long multi step process to get to the finished product.  You can see the process in my bio.   The heavy canvas is protected with several coats of polyurethane for years and years of enjoyment.

you will receive simple care and storage tips with your order.

Thank you for stopping by my little shop.

Designed and created by Susie K of Willow Hollow Creations
$100.00 plus shipping
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**stencil for lettering by American Stencil Co.

New Floor/Oil Cloths just in time for Chirstmas

27" X  30"

 27" X 30"

Frosty's Peppermint Snowflake Cookies are welcoming you into the kitchen.  What a fun way to add a splash of Christmas art to your floor.    I visualize this in front of the kitchen sink of a bustling holiday kitchen.  Not to worry about splattering the cookie dough, it's an easy wipe off.

All of my floor cloths/ oil cloths start with raw canvas.  It's a long multi step process to get to the finished product.  You can see the process in my bio.   The heavy canvas is protected with several coats of polyurethane for years and years of enjoyment.

Designed and created by Susie K of Willow Hollow Creations 
$90.00 plus Shipping

contact - Susiewhc@gmail.com

**stencil for lettering by American Stencil Co.

Halloween Table Runners

Available for immediate delivery. Each table runner is 30" X 15"

$30.00 plus ship

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Magical Necklaces

$15.00

$22.00

  Mini magical wands and broomsticks to wear around your neck.  You never know when you need to cast a spell or make a quick get away.

The wands are wooden with a sculpted clay handle, and are about 3" long on a 15" cord.  Each have glass beads the coordinate with the color of the wand and a hand stamped moon charm.

The broomsticks are hand sculpted from prosculpt clay and painted and sealed.  Each is approximately 4 to 5" in length hanging from a 16" cord.

What a fun accessory.
Designed and created by Susie Krichbaum

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Published in ADQ take a lookie

This is the piece I made for Art Doll Quarterly Magazine by Stampington Press.  The magazine hit the stands on May 1st and I was so excited to see my work on the pages in between.  I had a lot of fun making this piece and am looking to continue making unique and original pieces of art.

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Zahara - Zen Art Doll

$150.00   contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Zahara is an art doll that stands about 10" tall.  She is standing on a sconce that hangs easily hangs on a wall with a light weight nail.  The whole piece is about 14" tall by 12" wide.

This one of a kind doll was created and designed by me using vintage fabrics and thrift store finds.  

 I sculpted Zahara out of paperclay and attached her to a candle holder/sconce I found at a thrift shop. This little red head is draped in beautiful gold toned clothing made from vintage fabrics. She meditates silently with her hands to heart center; her mala resting around her beaded wrists.
She peacefully holds a tree pose in the middle of a lovely lotus. The lotus was created by sculpting each petal out of wire and filling with pink shear fabric, and finally embellishing with natural elements of moss and fern.

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Works in Progress AKA WIP

A rainy day in Florida is just perfect for a day spent in the studio painting.  Two commissions and one new design are on the table today.

My dream is to do this everyday for my full time job.  One day it will happen!!!

Wonderland OOAK Sculpture

$250 plus ship

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This is a one of a kind sculpture. Standing about 20" high is my version of Wonderland.

It all started with a thrift store find.  I spied an iron candle stick with a blue half-moon made of glass and saw the Cheshire Cat smiling back at me.  I couldn’t wait to get started, only to find out I would have a hard time stopping………………

As I worked in my little place I call a studio/laundry room, my mind kept willing me to add more and more to this simple candle stick than just a cheesin’ cat.  I began to build upwards making the teacup take the place of where a candle would naturally stand.  The teacup representing the infamous Mad Tea Party, and painted with hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades as to not forget the Queen of Hearts.  Nestled inside the teacup and sitting on his mushroom, is the hookah smoking, cantankerous yet wise old caterpillar. 

Taking center stage wearing a Mad Hat is a Cheshire Cat smiling in his wicked way.  This is where a battery flicker candle makes his smile even more illuminating.  Just below is the small vial of a special potion and the all-important key to Alice’s imagination, along with the pocket watch representing the illusive White Rabbit. 

I hope you enjoy this is a one of a kind sculpture. Standing about 20" high is my version of Wonderland.

It all started with a thrift store find.  I spied an iron candle stick with a blue half-moon made of glass and saw the Cheshire Cat smiling back at me.  I couldn’t wait to get started, only to find out I would have a hard time stopping………………

As I worked in my little place I call a studio/laundry room, my mind kept willing me to add more and more to this simple candle stick than just a cheesin’ cat.  I began to build upwards making the teacup take the place of where a candle would naturally stand.  The teacup representing the infamous Mad Tea Party, and painted with hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades as to not forget the Queen of Hearts.  Nestled inside the teacup and sitting on his mushroom, is the hookah smoking, cantankerous yet wise old caterpillar. 

Taking center stage wearing a Mad Hat is a Cheshire Cat smiling in his wicked way.  This is where a battery flicker candle makes his smile even more illuminating.  Just below is the small vial of a special potion and the all-important key to Alice’s imagination, along with the pocket watch representing the illusive White Rabbit. 

I hope you enjoy.