Thursday, August 7, 2008

Artist of the week-Kerijoy

Kerijoy has an amazing story, and she details in it in her profile so much better than I could paraphrase it. Here is a small sampling:

I began the 'Wall Dancers' in February 2003. After 15 years of being a Senior Designer, I lost my "passion" for my art. Just when I said 'No Mas!' and 'I knew' where my life was going (silly me!)- Our Higher Power decided to display a sense of humor and I've been 'along for the ride' ever since! I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease in February 2002 that kept me literally bed-bound. It's been a 6-year tough battle but my ‘choice’ was not to take the victim role. The first dolls were actually made in bed with me in my jammies! I was told by all of my doctors that "these were impossible to do" and still to this day they still wonder 'how I do it.' ~smiling~ You just have met the 'Rainman-Of-ETSY!'


I think the one that speaks to me the most is her Peace Destiny Serenity doll. 2 things that I want and one that I try to understand. Maybe by finding peace and serenity, I will understand my destiny. Cheesy, yes. But that comes with the territory.

2 comments:

Ginny Baker said...

Hi Amanda,

Thanks so much for exchanging links with me! I really enjoy reading your blog.

I'm tagging you! If you would like to participate, please create a blog post listing 7 random facts about yourself most people might not know. When you're finished, please tag 7 people yourself you would like to learn more about.

Check out my blog, http://designsbyginnybaker.blogspot.com for more info!

Hugs,
Ginny

PolymerClayTutor said...

What a beautiful story! And a beautiful dancer! I loved her the moment I saw her... knowing what she represents makes me love her even more!

I hope you find the peace and serenity you are looking for, which will in turn provide you with your destiny!

(I can dish up a little cheese too!) :-) ~Cindy Lietz