Bramble

For anyone who has asked me who "Bramble" is, this is Bramble.

Bramble is a Project Ariadne customized by the Queen of Slantways for the pleasure of the inhabitants of Little Cow Harbor.

Bramble made her debut at the "Uncanny Dream" show in Seattle this year.

Bramble

Bramble, the swamp fairy who falls in love with the errant frog Prince Laurant, will be revealed in Seattle at the Uncanny Dream articulated exposition.  This event is being hosted by the Queen of Slantways who painted Bramble.
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Crazy Frog Dance

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Laurant is back in the States; his sojourn in Vancouver has come to an end.  The Queen of Slantways will be overseeing his care here.  Laurant will not be completed in time to be shown with Bramble this May.  He is a rather large bullfrog and he is a very large project.  But, I am excited to tell you that "The Frog and the Fairy" are still underway.  I have never tired  of  the story of the Frog Prince.  Laurant and Bramble give us a chance to present our rather unique take on that story.
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Bramble, the fairy who falls in love with Laurant, will be available for viewing at the articulated fantasy show in Seattle at the end of May.  Bramble has not yet been "seen".  She will be "revealed" at the show and will be amongst the very fine dolls that you will see if you attend.  You can find the Queen of Slantways as well as  information on this show which is entitled "Uncanny Dream" here: http://candygears.livejournal.com/17238.html .
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Join me in the excitement of "The Frog and the Fairy" and watch a rather crazy frog dance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BLYJjRncJw
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A very special thank you to the artists who have been taking such good care of Laurant.  He means a great deal to me and I look forward to the "someday" when he will be completed.

Uncanny Dream 2011

"Uncanny Dream" will be held May 29th, 2011 in Seattle, Washington.  If you simply cannot get enough of the dolls, you will not want to miss this event if you are in the vicinity of Seattle this May.  A number of very fine artists will be exhibiting their articulated dolls.  Vendors will definitely be around with some lovely doll goodies.  We are expecting this to be "the" doll event of the west coast for 2011.  One of those 'be there or be square' sort of things.
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Rumor has it that DaisyDayes will be on hand with, perhaps, goblets galore.  Ignatz is incredibly endearing.
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You will be able to see more than one of my dolls that the Queen of Slantways has been working on.  Please tell Clyde and Bramble that I said hello.  I am very proud of them.
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For more information visit: http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?435297-%26%2310006%3B-Uncanny-Dream-Discussion-Seattle-Doll-Expo-May-29th-%26%2310006%3B

Calendar

You can find behind the scenes chit chat and keep up with us here: http://catcara.livejournal.com/ . My deviant art page is here: http://catcara.deviantart.com/ . As always, the main web page is here: http://www.cathycara.com/ . I thank all of you for your interest in our work, your never failing support, and your gracious invitations.

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The following are the upcoming exhibition and show dates for the east coast. You can see 'our dolls' in person at these events:
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September 2009
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library
"Orchid goes Oriental again"
Plainview, NY
Nassau County


no fee



http://www.nassaulibrary.org/plainv/



The dolls will be on exhibit for the entire month of September and available for viewing whenever the library is open. This is the last time to see Orchid before she gets married.

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Sunday, January 24th 2010


UFDC Doll Fanciers' Show

"Orchid's Wedding"

Patchoque Manor
Railroad Avenue
Patchoque, NY


Suffolk County


@ $6.00 entrance non-profit donation
http://www.ufdc.org/

All are invited to come celebrate; Orchid and Doug will have their own table in the show competition salon.

Information on the hall, Patchogue Manor, is here:
http://www.longislandcateringhalls.com/li/patchogue-manor.html
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010


Fashion Institute of Technology


"Cathy Cara and Friends"


UFDC New York Doll Club

As far as I know right now, this presentation is 'UFDC club members only' . However, if that is not the case, I will keep everyone posted. The focus of the presentation will be on our creation of the dolls and ball jointed dolls in general. Members will be asked to bring their ball jointed dolls..
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June 2010

Volks USA Dolpa New York

I plan to attend Dolpa this year. If you go, I hope to see you there.
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August 2010
"Outsider Art" in West Hampton, New York . Inside the nicest gallery in West Hampton you can find the dolls.
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October 2010

"Wild Horses" preview

Harborfields Public Library
Greenlawn, New York

One of the "Wild Horses" will be on display for the entire month of October.
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Further on down the road:

2011


Seattle Soom Meet


I think 2009 is too early for us to be ready, but if you are "soomed" expect a major gathering of Herd to occur in Seattle. Edgar and Clyde will be ready. Will you?
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January 2011
UFDC Patchogue Doll Fanciers Show
Railroad Avenue
Patchoque, New York
http://www.ufdc.org/
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2011

"The Wedding of Bramble and Laurant"

The frog and the fairy meet in a Louisiana swamp. After a hard life and upon escaping from a Canadian jail, Laurant meets Bramble and lives happily ever after. The date for this event has not been set.