madmadcrafter's Profile

Bio

Hi! My name is Derenthea Smith Barbaree. My artist name is Ren 7 Smith and I'm MadMadCrafter here on etsy and on flickr. I can't stop making my gently mad creations! My portfolio is on flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/madmadcrafter/sets/72057594104694607/). The Dallas Morning News did an article on me you can read at: http://www.youfoundren.com/dmnews1.html. You can join my mailing list by visiting www.youfoundren.com and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Thank you for all your support! I love what I do and I couldn't have quit the day job without you!
I've been making and collecting stuffed animals for years and I can't seem to stop. I create my animals with calculated recklessness. I like the primitive - raw way they turn out.
If you are not familiar with my art, you should know I find beauty in imperfection. I've been known to add imperfections where there were none. Closing seams and Knots are not hidden as I like the way it looks.

Female, Born on May 24

Favorite Materials

mohair, velvet