Here are just soe of the dolls that are available for purchase from Cactus Gallery. They can be put on lay away and payed for little by little. So if cash is tight you can this is a good way to go. Plus you will be purchasing a one of a kind all hand made and designed doll that no one else will have. Contact Sandra at Cactus Gallery by email: semastroianni70@yahoo.com or phone: (323) 256.6117.
Mystery Girl!
Here is a doll/ puppet that I am working on for a secret project. She will be revealed along with the project that I'm working on at a later date.
PARODY Show at TASTY Gallery!
Here is my latest show called "PARODY" at Tasty Gallery in Seattle Washington! The show features artwork that has a playful edge! I have 3 NEW felted pieces in the show and the reception is Friday, April 8th 6-10PM. The show runs April 8th to May 8th 2011. If you're in the area please come check it out in person or visit the web site here and order on line!
Mystery GUY!
Here is my latest felted creature! He is a mystery to behold and the mystery shall be revealed very soon! So stay tuned!
The Blues Are Brewin'
Billie Holiday Copyright 2011
Here is my latest felted doll - Billie Holiday - for "The Blue To Roots" group show at Canvas Ghost Gallery. The gallery is located in Downtown San Jose at 992 S. 8th Street. The reception is for only 2 days - Sat. March 19th 7-10PM and Sun. March 20th 12 Noon to 5PM. Please come check out the show!
SUPER BEE GIRL!!
"Super Bee Girl" Copyright 2011
Super Bee Girl is here to save the day from stinky creepy people, corrupt governments and bad fashion! She also loves talking to the flowers and trees and collects a special super powered honey that gives her super strength! She is all hand needle felted wool and stands 15" tall. She would love to save you from the evils of the world.
Violet and Lulu at Cactus!
Violet and Lulu are best friends and are available for adoption at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock, CA. Please go and visit them! They will be there from March 12th to April 5th. The reception is on March 12th from 7-10PM.
Cactus Gallery 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA 90041
CONTENT Magazine
Photo: Daniel Garcia
Please check out the article about me in CONTENT Magazine here! Content is a Online Magazine about the latest people, places and things in San Jose!
DOLLS!
Here are some of the dolls that I'm working on for my big doll show in March at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock (close to Pasadena) California. My friends Sheri DeBow, Kurtis Rykovich, Carlos Villez and Lacey Bryant are also in the show! The reception is Sat., March 12th.
FULL MOON MADNESS!
"Wolf Girl" Copyright 2011
Here is a sketch from my new sketch book called "Wolf Girl"! She's inspired by Kepi Ghoulie's song by the same name.
LOVE BITES!
"Love Bites" Copyright 2011
Here is my new painting for the Valentine's show "LOVE/HATE" in Long Beach at Picture This Gallery. The artist reception is Sat., Feb. 12th 5-8PM! The painting is acrylic on a skate deck. If you can't make it to the show you can contact the gallery directly to purchase this piece for your Valentine!
New MOD Doll!
Here is my latest felt doll - Midge! Her head is La Doll Premier which is a paper clay. It feels like wet clay and you mold it and let it air dry. Once it air dries it is very light weight and can be carved, sanded and painted. If you are an artist, doll artist or just curious check it out here. I will be posting a photo of her completed when I finish her body.
NEW DOLLS
Here are collaboration dolls that I am working on with another doll artist Sheri DeBow! They are going to be two siamese twin dolls and will be submitted to Art Doll Quarterly.
Tiki TIME!
"Make Mayan A Hawaiian" Copyright 2010
Here is my latest painting inspired by my friend's cocktail party, their love of all things TIKI and a commission for his wife for Christmas. The painting is acrylic on 8" x 8" gallery wrapped canvas. Email me if you would like to commision a piece.
Beat Nik Chicks
I'm so excited that Lindsey Husband from diModa Salon won my painting! She's very excited too as you can see!!
Felted Creatures
Come check out my new felted creatures at Modern Eden Gallery in SF! This holiday show has great art for holiday gifts and 2 of my favorite people are in the show: Sheri DeBow and Kurtis Rykovich! The gallery is at 403 Francisco St. @ Powell in North Beach. Gallery Hours: 11-7pm Wed-Sun!
CANDY CANES AND SNOWFLAKES!
Here is a really cool group show that I'm in with my awesome artist friends Sheri Debow and Jacqui Gallant! It's a holiday gift show at 323 East in Royal Oak, Michgan and if you can't make it out to the show you can contact the gallery here to purchase some one-of-a-kind gifts!
TIKI BEAT
"Tiki Beat" Copyright 2010
Here is my latest Tiki painting for Tiny SHOW at STUDIO Gallery in SF! Go check out the show from November 11th - December 23rd, 2010 and the reception on Nov. 14th 2-6PM!
BEETLEJUICE!
"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!" copyright 2010
Beetlejuice is one of my favorite movies, so for the Retrostatic show at Instinct Gallery in Des Moines I painted my version (acrylic on canvas - 5" x 7") of Beetle juice inspired by the 80's cartoon. I also painted a portait of Lydia. The show will be held from Nov. 3rd to Dec. 4th 2010 and the artist reception will be Saturday, November 13th 7-10PM. If you're in the area try to stop by and check it out! Instinct Gallery - 1408 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309.
Jaunty Chap!
"Jaunty Chap" Copyright 2010
Here is a skeleton doll that I just finished for my Dia De Los Muertos show at The Land Of Odd Gallery in LA! He is one of a kind and needle felted and also made with hand painted paper clay.