Laurie Hardin: Jackie at Fat Jak Studio and TV Interview

Monkey-Cats Studio

These are the reason for "Monkey-Cats" Studio receiving the name. Pretty cute when they were kittens but they are now 9 years old, still think they are kittens and try to fit in the same spaces on my studio table. For some reason these two have very long tails like a monkey and received the nickname monkey boys from my husband. We are sure they can swing upside down by those tails! Their real names are Jake and Elwood, after the Blues Brothers, because they try to do the right thing but they are just naughty.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Jackie at Fat Jak Studio and TV Interview

In our lives we meet special people with terrific talent and Jackie of Fat Jak Studio is one of those people. I am the proud owner of a new piece by Jackie called "Scaredy Cats". This little sculpture is a visual delight and Jackie's eye for detail and polished finish are something to marvel at. Below is the piece on top of the Trick or Treat box she sent me with the sculpture. The box makes a perfect sculpture base just in time for Halloween!!

The detail doesn't stop on the front of the piece, the next photograph shows that each "Cat" has a different shaped tail...what a stitch!!!

The 2 little figures each hold a "purse" or trick or treat bag made of elegant paper to coordinate with their partner's little pointed hat.

And those faces, love those faces!! Below are the close ups of Scaredy 1 and Scaredy 2. Can't you just imagine them saying BOO or making an oooohhhh sound with those little circular mouths!!! This piece is pure joy and I can't thank Jackie enough for sharing her talent with me!!!

A face anyone would love!! Thank you Jackie--thank you, thank you!!

Next, I did the TV interview this morning and mentioned SpookyTime Jingles and our artists' "blog-land". I hope I was able to get some interested collectors to come take a peek at our world. The 2 hosts were delightful and I had fun doing it so I hope it brings us some good fortune!!! Let me know if you get contacted by a Nebraska collector through this interview!!

Well, that is about it and I need to get to painting in the worse way!!
Happy creating all and have a great day! I plan on it!!

Laurie

14 comments:

Halloween Fanatic said...: These guys are too cute! What a nice piece to have!! Robert~Halloween Fanatic; October 30, 2008 at 2:37 PM
~dani~ said...: Oh, yes, Jackie's pieces are wonderful! I am the proud owner of her pumpkin juggler and consider myself lucky to have snapped it up before anyone else.

Thank you so very much for mentioning SpookyTimeJingles! If you have a way of sharing/showing it, let me know, I would love to see!

You are the best, my dear. hugs 7 fangs
Dani~; October 30, 2008 at 5:36 PM
Chicken Lips said...: Congratulations on the interview. You absolutely "sparkle" on TV! What a true pro!; October 30, 2008 at 7:42 PM
Monkey-Cats Studio said...: Robert and Dani~Isn't Jackie's piece just the best...and she is a dear to chat with!!! I could have a whole collection of those sweet works and never grow tired of them!!

Dave, thanks for the sparkle comment...HA!!! The pros were those poor women interviewing me.; October 30, 2008 at 8:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Great interview--congrats! :); October 30, 2008 at 9:09 PM
~Tonya said...: I too watched the interview Laurie, CONGRATULATIONS! You did sparkle.

Jackie does wonderful work. And always so much detail.

Have a wonderful evening Laurie.
Blessings,
~Tonya; October 30, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Ginny Diezel said...: Wonderful pieces, Laurie. I know you must be in love with them! AND, your tv spot was terrific! Bravo!; October 30, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Anonymous said...: Sparkle you did!!! Great Interview, very poised and professional. Your pieces from Jackie are very nice!! A grand day all total I would say. Happy Halloween!!; October 30, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Unknown said...: Laurie, Congratulations on your tv spot. I really enjoyed watching the video and look foward to seeing the book :)

Lori; October 30, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Carolee said...: What great pieces - and big congrats on the interview!!

Happy Halloween!
~ Carolee; October 31, 2008 at 8:22 AM
Unknown said...: Thanks Laurie for the kindest and sweetest words....your a special gal. I hopped over to the site with the interview...and you were great! I loved all your guys! Thanks for mentioning SPJ! I hope you have a great show :) hugs, jackie; November 1, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Fantastic Figments said...: Jackie's work is amazing and congrats on the interview. Did you happen to get a tape of it and post it anywhere. I would love to watch one of our own in live action!!!!!!!!!! Congrats that is soooooo awesome!

Smooches,
Steph; November 3, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Monkey-Cats Studio said...: I put a link to the interview on todays post. Thank you all for being so sweet about this. It was fun!
Laurie; November 3, 2008 at 10:56 AM
PJHornbergerFolkArtist.com said...: These are so fun! Love the tiny little faces... ~PJ; November 4, 2008 at 8:57 PM