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Kassie Bears TM/Creations of Mysticism
Hello fellow tt talks,
I just wanted to share my latest. Hope you enjoy.
My pictures are not as good as I would like them due to a light box problem, doll is too big for my light box. I hope to get him completed and take him to my photographer very soon here.
description:
This art doll is designed after 1648 and 1657 skomorokhs who where in Russian, in Old East Slavic, were medieval East Slavic harlequins, i.e., actors, who could also sing, dance, play musical instruments, and compose most of the scores for their oral/musical and dramatic performances. The skomorokhs appeared in Kievan Rus no later than in the mid-11th century, and the frescos in the Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev are there to prove it. The Church often railed against the skomorokhi and other elements of popular culture as being irreverent, detracting from the worship of God, or even downright diabolical. The skomorokh art reached its peak in the 15th-17th century. Their repertoire included mock songs, dramatic and satirical sketches called glumy, performed in masks and skomorokh dresses to the sounds of domra, balalaika, gudok, bagpipes, or buben (a kind of tambourine).
This is a 22 in doll, from boots to hat is 27 in- sculptured head and hands with a soft sculptured body with pose-able body inner-skeleton armature designed by me. Neck, arms, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, spine, etc., all joints move in the motion of a human skeleton. Spin bends and rotates, as well as knees, ankles, wrist, shoulders, elbows complete motion in legs and neck turn; tilt from side to side, up down and turn side to side.
His head, hands are hand sculptured from puppen clay and his suit is hand made from the finest velvet and silk, as well as his velvet boots, with silver accessories. He will also has a face mask hand made from puppen clay.
This doll has a 4hx5x8 mahogany wooden music box, the music is a 30 teeth mechanism that plays a russian song– which will put the total height of this doll display to 31 in. He has a jester type sceptre. Also he will be accompanied by a domra and Buben – playing instruments. (still being made - picture is included)
Past Time BearsWWOWOOWOOWOWOWOWOOW - Kassie, your talent is overwhelmingly awesome! I'm totally speechless at the work and artistry in this fellow, plus the fine clothes, the music, and everything else. You rock! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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You already know what I think, ladyfriend, I am so glad you decided to share him here!
Rick is gobsmacked!
Now, all will be well, my friend, I am so glad you 'found your voice.'
all my love
di
DoodlebearsWow! Wow! Wow! Kassie you are one clever lady. This guy is awesome, what an amazing eye you have for detail The picture showing his hand show even the viens under the skin....gob-smacked here! 
Hugs, Jane.
Oh my! Just amazing!!!! 
Regards
Lisa
seriously breathtaking work, exquisite attention to detail. I'm just green with envy. really. I spend a lot of time at art-doll websites, am a huge fan of lisa litchenfels (got her book) Akira Blount, mark dennis - and I've got all of Oroyan's books, too. and I can see that you've really got a gift. I keep saying I'm going to try my hand at it some day, but can never find the time. and it's only your 5th doll? zowie
Waggle BearsSpeechless! but I agree with what everyone has already said. Absolutely wonderful work. I can't imagine how long you've been working on this piece. Everything about it is just amazingly detailed, hands, face, costume, instrument. Your art is truly wonderful.
Tami Eveslage Original Teddy BearsCassie, I had not realised this was only your fifth doll!!! You have amazing talent! Great eye for proportion, wonderful eye for detail!!! Wonderful, creative, costuming and such feeling in the piece . Keep it up!
Kassie Bears TM/Creations of MysticismNow it is my turn to say WOW!!! I am so touched by all your comments. Thank you so much. :hug:
Hi Kellydean - Lisa Litchenfels and Mark Dennis are my favorites too!!!! Lisa's fabric scultures are mind blowing!! She is truely a master of her trade. I love her work. Have you seen her newest? Jeanne. She is just amazing!!! Mark Dennis is also a master. Hopefully I will be able to attend the Doll & Teddy Expo next year and will look forward to meeting him.
hugs kassie
:clap: :clap: OMG!!! Fabulous, just absolutely fabulous, Kassie!!! Your talent never ceases to amaze me.......there is simply no limit to it! I am completely in awe........WOW!! :clap: :clap:
Bear HeartsOMG This looks like a real person, simply amazing. 
Wow, Kassie, you REALLY have a gift for sculpting!!!! :clap:
Chrisx
Patsy Lake BearsKassie I applaud you :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: your work is stunning :clap: :clap: :clap:
AussieFelts*jaw drop* What magnificent work! Just...WOW.
MerBear Originalsjust no adequate words here otherthan outstanding!
Marion
Kassie Bears TM/Creations of MysticismHello everyone, Sorry for my delay in replying.
Thank you so much. I am very happy you all enjoyed him.
To my dear longtime TT friends( you know who you are) hugs and Luvs.
Tracy hon - you are a dear! :hug: :hug:
Thank you everyone. :hug:
kassie
puca bearsKassie - I missed this one earlier................DUH !!!
Your new doll is just AWESOME.............everything about him...............you are just SO talented, missie!
From what Dilu said, elsewhere , things are looking a bit better.......I hope it continues so, and you are soon a LOT better, physically
lotsa huggies, my friend
Maria :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Just breath taking and sooooooooooooooo life like!!!! Excellent work Kassie
Hugs
Gail
Newelley.BearsKassie,
Another AmAzInG piece of art my friend, the attention to detail, the soulful expression on the face, nothing left to say but WOW! Keep up the GREAT work...
Jer
Kassie Bears TM/Creations of MysticismHi everyone - thank you al for your kind comments. I am pleased you like him. Thank you.
Hi Maria hon, thank you dear friend. I am glad you like him. I am so BETTER!!!! Go read the other post you are talking about. yuppy yi a!!!!! Now I can get this guy finished.
hugs kassie
Great work Kassie, you have mastered the expression in the face so well.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better.
Hugs
Carolyn
Matilda Huggington-beareYou leave me speechless as usual Kassity :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Kassie Bears TM/Creations of MysticismHello Carolyn, Thank you so much for the compliment and yes I am feeling much better. Thank you :-) Now I am playing catch up on all my work. But love it! It is so nice to be back to work. Kinda scary there for awhile to think I may not have been able to work again.
Hey you Wendy, How are you doing girl? I have not been chatting much these last few months. I miss talking with you. Oh, thank you for the compliment hon. It means a lot!! And congratulations on your much deserved success my friend. I am so happy for you. Happy Dancing for you. Me will get a Puddle one day. I love your new Dragon!!!!
hugs Kassie
