Corinne Dean Interview

Say hello to Corinne Dean!  HELLO!

What is your favorite part about working in this medium?

I love seeing all this colorful felt, or embroidery thread in front of me, not sure yet what it will be.  I really like working with these materials, until they become this idea, I was picturing in my head.

What is your background?

I have a BFA with an emphasis in sculpture from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, but I have been making things, and drawing as far back as I can remember.  I knew I wanted to be an artist at 5 years old, and although the medium changes, I still keep making art.

Favorite crafty tool?

I would say a pencil, because no matter what I am making, its starts first as a drawing. But a pencil is not specifically crafty, so then I would have to say needle and thread, which is similar to drawing for me.

Favorite fall activity?

I cannot wait to get to a pumpkin patch with my kids and pick our pumpkins!

Did you have any inspiration behind the toys you are submitting for Plush You!?

Most of these items come from a sketch, somewhere in my sketchbook. I always have ideas for little characters, and sometimes even a story to go with them.  I don’t always know or plan for it to be a plush toy, but I love when my 2-D drawing becomes a 3-D object!  This Pixelated Forest group, I have been making for a few years, but just recently I added some new characters, the rainbow, I think, is my favorite!

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