Welcome to the Toodlesocks Studio!
| Here, you will often find the unexpected, the whimsical, and, sometimes, even the traditional. Have you ever looked for a skinny bear, a thimble dwelling creature, or a teeny fairy? Well, you just might find them here! I have been infatuated with art and its various mediums ever since I was old enough to say "let's color!'' I came from a very artistic family, with my dad, Francis Bartocci, creating beautiful musical instruments, and my mother, Ginny, always sewing and creating beautiful clothing and decorative accessories. Our home was filled with music and the inspiration to create. We found joy in the simple things in life and entertained ourselves by creating with all sorts of mediums. Thirteen years ago, I found my true artistic niche in polymer clay. I am so passionate about sculpting that you will often find clay and tools in my suitcase when I go on vacation! Before leaving Ohio almost nine years ago and re-locating to California, I had the good fortune of owning my own giftshop/studio (Trace Creek) in the historic town of Tipp City. Now, my dolls are sold through my website, on Ebay, and through various sculpting guilds. My work has seen its way around the world. I have shipped my one of a kind creations to France, England, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, and Italy, and Germany. Each of my dolls is one of a kind, or "ooak." I never use molds or patterns for any aspect of my work, therefore, no doll will ever be repeated exactly the same. Please enjoy looking around my site and email me with any questions! Sue Anne |
