Teddy got tattooed, then he was published for it!

I made “Nested and Vested” for the Artful Teddy Bear challenge for Stampington’s Art Doll Quarterly magazine. His photo was published in Winter 2008, Volume, 5 Issue 4. One dozen bears were chosen as “the most delightful standouts” for how the artists “infused new creativity into the classic bear”.

“Nested and Vested” wooden bear is tattooed with my Snappy Art Stamps line, polymer clay vest & hen, beaded nest, feather & velvet leaves. 7″ tall. Private Collection.