Yay ... Who's Your Dada is here!

tah-dah -- It's here and we couldn't be more excited  

 
Inspired from the Dada notion of making art from materials that would not typically be combined, and written with our sense of irony and humor, this book features the work of 40 artists who define a doll AND share their process with you.

In addition, Opie and I offer step-by-step instructions for working with 5 very different substrates: a wood block - a two-sided canvas - tin - a book - and a box construction - and share our various methods of attachment and joinery and how we work with apoxie sculpt.
There are variation projects from our students AND an inspiring gallery of mixed-media dolls from some of the best artists EVER plus a bonus visual progression project from the amazing Keith Lo Bue.

This book has been described as a "must have" volume for anyone interested in found object art and the human form - but it is also a thoughtful and provocative exploration of the power, symbolism and cultural significance of dolls and representational figures -- and as is our style -- it's chock full of whimsy!

we hope you all love it as much as we do. signed copies are available in our etsy shop.

Comments

[Sam Marshall]

Congratulations to you both. This new book looks wonderful!!

[jane powell]

We have the book here in Saluda at Random ARts.Mark us down as the first ones to get it! lol

[Susan Bartolucci]

Well........I consider this the Bible of figurative and found object art...from just what I have seen, and heard you describe. Plus come on it's Opie and Linda......need anymore be said. Do you think if we finally met and I touched one hand of both of you......I could channel some of your creativity? I guess that sounded a little creepy.........ummmmm then think of it in the way of the Godfather......that's it............. you two are the Godparents of found and figurative art. I'm buying a copy, or two.....I actually tend to do that when I really like a book...naw in truth I sometimes forgot I already bought it and buy it again.cause I like it so much. Love youse guys Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[judy wilkenfeld]

Woohoo congrats. cant wait to see it,
xoxox

[Meg Fowler]

Just wanted everyone to know that this book ROCKS!!! I got it at Random Arts in Saluda, NC on Saturday ... and I can't put it down!!! It is SO full of fabulous things! BUY THIS BOOK!!!

[Linda Morgan]

I just ordered the book from you on Etsy - Congrats to you both. I love weird spooky dolls of all sorts. Hope to meet you in Hampton one day!

[Kerin Gale]

Hi we're just back from Art & Soul where I was able to get my first peek at your new masterpiece. This really is a fabulous book!!! I didn't realize the scope of it until I looked through and definitely will be ordering my own copy.

Charley and I had a grand time at breakfast with you as you could tell it was hard for me to go. :) You both are so fun and nice I hope we will have the chance again soon.

Oh and I'm very excited that you will be in my book. That is so so cool!!!

[Jen Crossley]

Cant wait to get my hands on a copy of your book Congratulations you two
Jen

[Ruby Re-Usable]

the UPS man delivered my copy this week, woot woot! I am so excited about being part of this amazing collection, it is a beautiful book, thanks!

love, etc Ruby Re-Usble

[Kathy Horn]

I just stumbled upon this book and LOVE IT! Now I may have to go rob from the dumpster my husband just FINALLY got parked here. Who knew I would be wanting to build my own stash 'o trash after all the years of trying to get him to dispose of his!

[UGG Classic Mini Boots]

.I actually tend to do that when I really like a book...naw in truth I sometimes forgot I already bought it and buy it again.cause I like it so much. Love youse guys Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[foreplay advice]

I love the information, I commend them for their ideas. So inspirational and entertaining at the same time. I'd love to learn more about him.