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Aleta - The Silly Bear Mar 22, 2007

A little "behind" the scenes look at some of the bears and bunnies that will be presented in my Spring Gallery on March 26th.  They're awaiting their turn in line for airbrushing!!  It's a good thing I took the photo.....I realized that the last little bunny in line is without a cottontail!!

Now you all know part of the reason I've been away from TT.....I'm actually working on bears.....and other projects!!  Oh, and I have a Blog too, so you can peek in at any time to see what life is like in my Silly! world.  I think I posted a link below.  Happy peeking!!

Warmest and biggest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta

sewing stars Mar 22, 2007

aww! what a cute pic!

Swan Valley Bears Mar 22, 2007

Oh too cute ! ! !   I can't wait to see this little crowd from the front.

matilda Mar 22, 2007

That's so cute. They look like they are about to step out on stage for their moment in the spotlight.

LisaAP Mar 22, 2007

Awww, great shot! It really made me smile. 

I'm looking forward to seeing the show now. 

Regards

Lisa

sarahjane Mar 22, 2007

They all have very cute 'behinds' Aleta!!! 

kassiebears Mar 22, 2007

aww Aleta - they are wonderful. I am laughing here over the missing cotton tail. I am sorry, but I can sssoooo relate.  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:  :crackup:

see you at the show........      

hugs kassie

Laurie Mar 22, 2007

That is a great picture Aleta-please show us the front view when they are all finished
Laurie :hug:

thumperantiques Mar 22, 2007

Hi Aleta,
     What a wonderful picture -  I can't wait to see the front view!  I just peeked at your blog - it's great.  I see why you don't have any time for us

                                    hugs,

                                    Brenda

Terrie Mar 22, 2007

Aleta, that is SO cute!  

toadbriar Mar 22, 2007

awww! So patient and well behaved, they are....!

Aleta - The Silly Bear Mar 23, 2007

Thank you, everyone, for peeking in!!    

Dearest Kim,
No.  They're not all patient and well behaved!  Little Bunny without the tail said, "Foo-foo on this sitting in line....I need a tail!"  So off he went in search of a tail and completely missed out on the airbrushing.  What's a bearmom to do?   ;)

Sweet Brenda,
Thank you for peeking in on my blog.  It's the best way I know how to stay in touch with everyone....family, friends and collectors, with all the projects I have going on.  They can peek in when they haven't heard from me in a few days and say, "Aha!  That's why I haven't heard from her."  They can also peek in at any time of the day or night depending on their own schedule. 

Thank you again for peeking in everybody!!  Gotta go now.    

Warmest bear hugs,
Aleta

Pumpkin & Pickle Bears Mar 23, 2007

Oh Aleta, even though we can't see their faces I would gladly take any one of them home!

elle Mar 26, 2007

So cute, Aleta!!!  They really seem so lifelike all in a little row waiting their turn.  I can't wait to see their fronts!!!

Ellen

Aleta - The Silly Bear Mar 26, 2007

I'll try to sneak a picture in in just a little while. 

Warmest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta

Edited to add:  These bears and bunnies are now available on my website.  Happy peeking! 

Megelles Mar 27, 2007

Aleta they all look so cute!

I line mine up for airbrushing and adding those finishing touches as well but they are never as well behaved as yours.

Stitch Mar 27, 2007

So adorable. They make a lovely setting, it's a pity to part them.

elle Mar 28, 2007

Thank you for the front picture, Aleta!  They are absolutely gorgeous!!!  I checked out your beautiful website and am having "I want them all" pangs.

Here is an airbrushing question (hope it's not too stupid) -- when the bears and rabbits were waiting in line, they were wearing clothing, ribbons, etc.  Did you have to take them off before the airbrushing, did you cover them with something to protect them, or does the airbrush only paint a very small point at a time and enable you to do the airbrushing with the clothing on?

Aleta - The Silly Bear Mar 28, 2007

Hi Ellen, 
Your question is not stupid.    It's how we learn.....asking questions....and yours is a very valid question!

Often times I will dress a bear before airbrushing.  That's the impatient part of me wanting to get to the details!  However, I do remove the clothing and set it aside neatly before I actually airbrush a bear.  I have, on occassion, done a little touch up on a bear after a bear is dressed.  At which time I wrap the bear in toilet paper to protect the clothing.  Yup.....toilet paper! 

Thank you for your question!

Warmest bear hugs,  :hug:
Aleta