Hello! Another sunny day is coming to an end! I'm going to start getting blase about this nice weather if I'm not careful. (Note to self, be very grateful for every speck of sunshine, every teeny weeny sunny ray, weak or insipid, and then it might stay for a bit longer).
My pal Bob has just left after joining me for a cup of tea, and little Nancy was here too, (I think she's about nine-and-a-bit-months-old-now), with her ever sunny huge great big enormous grin. Nancy is very petite and beautiful, I love it when she grips my fingers with her tiny hands, to help support herself whilst she stands on her wobbly little legs.
I was giving Nancy lots of compliments, telling her she is just as gorgeous as my doggies, which she took very stoically, and even grinned more broadly. I imagine she's not that used to having the compliment of being compared to two Miniature Wire-haired Dachshunds.
Despite looking after Nancy full time, and running a home, Bob has recently opened an etsy shop, under the name of Nuttersby, selling some amazing cushions. I think they're beautiful, and very different. If you'd like to have a peek at them, click here.
Yes, it's been the most beautiful day here, and I've been glancing out of the window every now and then, longing to go outside and enjoy the garden. The Daffodils and Narcissi are blooming, there are splodges of yellow around the garden. I did contemplate picking a few stems and putting them in a jug to show you, but I have to get on with work. By the time Bob turned up for a cuppa, it was too chilly to sit outside.
I popped Mr. Woofs in my etsy shop today.
This little chap is demonstrating how my work is evolving, I'm starting to use more paint on my sculptures, which gives a different effect.
Mr. Woofs the Dachshund has won the competition for waggiest tail. It's not every dog that has a tail as waggy as Mr. Woofs. He's a very jolly little chap, always happy, especially where treats and mischief are involved.
Many of my pieces are attached to their stands, (for reasons of balance mostly), but Mr. Woofs isn't attached to his stand, and can go walk-about.
And now I'm going to potter off back to work.
Have a good weekend, hope this weather holds. Cheerio! Love Vanessa xxx
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love your blog and work!!!! such a nice dog and mouse!!!!!
Posted by: Cez | March 25, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Hi Vanessa
I love love Mr Woofs! What a character - how long does it take you to make one of your beautiful pieces???
Have a great weekend
Posted by: Gill | March 25, 2011 at 06:47 PM
How can you even bear to part with him - he is such a happy, happy doggy chappy. What good company he will be - I hope you are going to make a papery dog for you and Hugo too.
Posted by: kate is greedy | March 25, 2011 at 07:34 PM
You are so clever, I love your wonderful, whimsical creations, they make me smile.
Posted by: Barbara Simpson | March 25, 2011 at 08:13 PM
It's wonderful sharing this visual journey with you Vanessa and seeing how your work is slowly changing. I can't say I prefer one stage to the other, I love it all. Millie was just on her way up (as it's really bedtime and time for peace from children now) and saw your daschund. "Wow - I love him" she said. Little do you know I thought. Better go and hurry them up and then wine for us.
Have a lovely weekend.
Lisa X
Posted by: Bobo Bun | March 25, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Ooh, I'd love Mr Woofs. I do wish I hadn't spent all my money.
Posted by: Sue | March 25, 2011 at 08:47 PM
another absolute beauty....love every one but florence is still my fave
Posted by: ella | March 25, 2011 at 08:51 PM
Woof!Woof!
Excellent.
Posted by: Kate | March 25, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Gorgeous as always - I wish I had half your talent and imagination!
Posted by: Jacqueline | March 25, 2011 at 09:43 PM
I love his ears and raised paw; so alive! And his cheeky grin.
Posted by: Attila | March 25, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Oh, Vanessa and here I was thinking things couldn't possibly be any better than Evangeline...........
Katie x
Posted by: Vintage Squirrel | March 25, 2011 at 11:09 PM
I Love this one!Such a cute doxie :)
Posted by: andrea | March 26, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Vanessa,
Mr Woofs is adorable. I love him, gerat job.
Have a great weekend,
Meredith
Posted by: Meredith | March 26, 2011 at 02:24 AM
Hello!
Greetings from Ontario Canada!
This is an amazing blog...the fun blog name attracted my attention! Great and very admirable creativity and talent!
I shall add this site to my favourites and visit again soon, as there is so much more to see on this site!
Posted by: Raspberry Cookies | March 26, 2011 at 04:26 AM
OMG, I just love, love, love mr. Woofs.
Posted by: Pretty Nelli | March 26, 2011 at 06:17 AM
Never seen such a fabulous doggy! (love your blog)
Posted by: dutch sisters | March 26, 2011 at 06:36 AM
Vanessa, you go from fabulous to even more fabulous! I adore this little chap! I'm so excited about my you know what! Loads of love, Amanda xxxx
Posted by: amanda makes | March 26, 2011 at 08:15 AM
Hello Vanessa! Mr. Woof is amazing and beautiful! And Evangelie with her egg-pan and 'dishcloths' is soooo sweet! You are an unique artist and I love love love all these figures you make!!! They look so happy and joyful!!! Thank you for giving us something so lovely to see!
Have a sunny weekend! Teje
Posted by: Teje | March 26, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Thank you for making me smile once again, you are so talented, How can you bare to part with your creations, I would want to keep them all. I would like to have them all!!
Posted by: jeanette | March 26, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I don't know how you managed to create a sculpture of a dog that would make it obvious that he is happy and content - but you did it. There is so much personality in his face. My ABSOLUTE favorite part, though, are his ears. I had to enlarge the images (#5 and #9) on my screen to see it up close - his EARS, or more precisely the flowers on his ears! The flowers hint at the fact that he has been spending some time in the garden sniffing about all the spring flowers that are popping up. A little surprise for the up close observer- totally brilliant. Carolina
Posted by: The Muse of The Day | March 26, 2011 at 11:51 AM
i just love Mr.Woofles with his happy-flappy ears and waggy tail ❤
he has made me grin from ear to ear :o)
Posted by: amelie | March 26, 2011 at 09:58 PM
I love Mr Woofs, you have captured him perfectly!!
Posted by: Jenni at Baa-me Kniits | March 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Love Mr Woofs - reminds me of when I was a little girl and my mum had a dog like this called Rover. Have a good week. Leah x
Posted by: faith76 | March 27, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Loving Mr Woofs. He looks just like one of our mini wires, Tolly, except sadly Tolly doesn't hve such a lovely sweater.
Posted by: Annie | March 27, 2011 at 04:21 PM
Vanessa, I am in total agreement with the earlier comment about the Ears of Mr Woofs. They are to my eye the key to his personality. I love them! They are truly dog ears.
It's such fun to see what you are creating, and I continue to be astounded by how you are able to create these delights so quickly.
When do you sleep? xo
Posted by: Frances | March 28, 2011 at 02:45 AM
Oh Mt Woofs! Are you sure your name isn't Higgins? Vanessa, he's adorable and if you are making postcards of him I would like to put my order in now!
Love Pennyand Higgins xxx
Posted by: Planet Penny | March 28, 2011 at 08:38 AM
I absolutely love him! I've enjoyed all of your papier maché creations, but this one is now my favourite! He's so beautiful and makes me smile.
Posted by: Tessa | March 28, 2011 at 03:19 PM
Mr Woofs is wonderful! You keep getting better and better, Vanessa! Love his colouring, expression, shape, and decoration - just brilliant!
Helen x
Posted by: Helen | March 28, 2011 at 05:20 PM