I would like to introduce you to one of my fantastic friends: Kelly Morin.
Kelly started making 1:6th scale doll clothes for her niece's Barbies, once she had made her niece more clothes than she would ever use in a lifetime, Kelly then started selling doll clothes on Ebay because she enjoyed it so much.
Quote from Kelly: "I stumbled on a photo of a miniature house while looking for backdrops to display my doll clothes... and I thought... "hmmm it might be fun to try building a dollhouse" ... the rest is history... I was hooked... that was four years and 44 houses ago."
The above picture is Kelly's half scale Nottingham which was just one of Kelly's featured pieces in Dollhouse Miniature's Magazine. The details of this amazing Nottingham build can be ogled over at Greenleaf Dollhouses forum. The fantastic piece is just one example of Kelly's superb paper clay skills.
The Back:
Interior:
Details:
Black Cat Landing: A Witches House
is another stunning piece done by Kelly:
Kelly adds so much detail and life to each one of her Dollhouses, everything from the lighting in the space to the aged wooden beams adds to the stories of her builds.
The mouse house, see the little door on the very bottom???
More of this gorgeous build can be found here in her Greenleaf Gallery
Kelly created a fantastic piece for the Miniatures.com build Named Blackthron Bog Dragon Hatchery. I am sure you will see more about this piece in the coming months as it will be a sure winner,or if your lucky enough to own it!
Kelly is currently working on a rare kit from 1980 called the First Lady by RGT. It is the 1/2 scale version of the kit. The original 1:12 scale kit was designed for the Carter's for the White House Christmas display. As you can see here the space and details of this wonderful house is just going to be filled with amazing eye candy for us all to ogle:
Kelly always has a build going, currently she has some 1/4 scale houses in stages of build, she has plans for some hobbit inspired builds and a few projects her friends keep pestering her about *cough* CASTLE* ;)
If you are lucky enough to have one of Kelly's builds then you know all about her amazing miniature skills, if you are just finding out about her then be prepared to be awed by her talent....
Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/kellyannmo
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DollhousesByKellyMorin
Flicker https://www.flickr.com/photos/108291983@N04/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DollhousesByKellyMorin
Flicker https://www.flickr.com/photos/108291983@N04/
Ebay seller: kellyannmo
This is such an amazing hobby I have made so many wonderful friends through the world of miniatures... and I am inspired by them every day :) ~ Kelly Morin~
I'm a huge fan of Kelly's work! :D I'm ever amazed at the detail she achieves in a smaller scale.
ReplyDeleteBrae thank you.... you have helped me so much since I started this crazy hobby.... I am eternally grateful for your help and mad mini skills... your work is always so amazing!!!
DeleteI am a fn of you both ;P
DeleteAwwwwww thank you so much Jane.... I am so flattered and blushing..... you are an amazing miniaturist and friend. ... I am so glad to have someone like you inspiring and creating with me.....
ReplyDeleteDisplaying talent makes me happy madam!, particularly when they are friends ;)
DeleteWonderful work by Kelly. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI agree Jane, Kelly's Talent is Undeniable! I have certainly enjoyed seeing EVERYTHING you have shown and I love the way that she has showcased your own Fabulous Fanaticus work, into her scenes. I think that you two are a match made in heaven! :D
ReplyDeleteelizabeth
Thank you for sharing these photos! Enjoyed all the photos with beautiful details. Fantastic work.
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Kikka
Hi Jane, this is great way to feature Kelly's work. I've drooled enough looking at the Greenleaf Galleries, that for sure! I especially love the Tudor styling with stucco and stones from paperclay. I'm saving up my ideas for a modern house I'm working on right now...
ReplyDeleteJenny
Kelly is a great artist.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Thanks for sharing these gorgeous photos and Kelly's contact info. xo Jennifer
ReplyDeleteKelly is very talented, Jane, thank you for sharing all of the pictures of her beautiful work and for sharing the links :D!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Ilona
Todo lo que hace Kelly es una maravilla.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for introducing Kelly and her amazing work to us - so far I only knew her from Etsy where I already admired especially her dragons but I didn't know she is such an outstanding house builder. It was fun to look at the pictures you've chosen!
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Birgit
44 houses in 4 years?! what?! I can't even make one house in one-two-three years =) haha
ReplyDeleteI have been admiring her houses on both Etsy and Facebook, she is really good =) And I was wondering if I did see a dragon made by you in one of her houses too? Maybe I was right then =)
(I didn't get the flicker link to work here.. maybe its just me?!)
Hugs Hannah
I fixed it, Thanks hon!
DeleteKelly Morin is an amazing artist. She is making beautiful,magical houses.
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Timea
enchantedolls.blogspot.co.uk
Awesome!! Kelly is a great artist! I love her doll houses, thank you very much for showing us her great work! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh these housesa are wonderful and wonder-filled. I love miniatures!Always go to the miniatures festivals!
ReplyDeleteDaren't get into it though..I would never sleep!!
Judy x
Fantabulous!!! I love seeing such amazing artistry.
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Caroline
Thanks for brining Kelly's wonderful work to my attention Jane.
ReplyDeleteMy jaw just hit the floor! The world of miniaturists is really an amazing one. Wonder never ceases when I look at what they can accomplish! Thank you for sharing those incredible work of art!
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