Hi Melani and welcome to you and Willa!

I apologize for my delay in answering…. my Mom had just passed away.  Family came in from out of town for yesterday’s funeral.

That is very funny about your first bear.  Heck, I couldn’t even figure it out from a book – I was fortunate enough to have been able to find  local class almost 20 years ago.  That’s why I started this website.  I thought if I had trouble learning from a book, then others may have the same problem.

I think it’s wonderful that you were able to learn from so many great bear artists!  I happen to personally know Martha myself – I just love her!

You sound a lot like me.  I tend to go “whole hog” in whatever happens to interest me as well 🙂

What kind of dolls do you collect?  I know that the doll collecting hobby is quite diverse.  My best friend (who happened to introduce me to the artist bear world) is also a doll collector.  I love going to her home to see how she has arranged her displays.

I hope I am able to help you with your goal of supplementing your income with bear making 🙂