The Barbie Canvas by Laurie Everton

Laurie Everton describes herself as a life-long artist whose career path took directions in many ways other than art.

For example, Ms. Everton has been a greenhouse grower, a sintering machinist in a car factory, an assistant legal secretary, and as a teen, she spent the day as The Snake Lady at a local fair.

But, an artist is an artist, and Ms. Everton's passion for art has not gone unnoticed.

For the past four years she has been doing portrait dolls full time on her own.

Whether is be an old Barbie make over or detailing a one of a kind celebrity portrait doll, Laurie's gift excels in her unique commercial appeal as inspired by life and the pop culture we live in.

In 2006 Laurie Everton's "Bo Bice - For The Love Of Money" won second place in the celebrity category of the BMAA competition. April, 2007 Laurie's work was showcased in the 'viewer's art' segment of The Ellen DeGeneres Talk Show. In 2008, Laurie's "Barbarella" placed 3rd in the FDM (fashion doll makeover) contest at the IFDC.

Most recently she was interviewed by her local TV Station due to the uncanny likeness of her most recent creation of her favorite 2009 American Idol, Adam Lambert.

Two artists came together with an idea to help others. Lita Ford and Laurie Everton sent a message. Their message is powerful, and one worthy of note. To salute Lita Ford's latest album, "Wicked Wonderland" Laurie Everton's collaboration with the star involved creating a one of a kind celebrity portrait doll for charity iin support the Susan G. Komen For the Cure - Headquarters, to save lives, and end breast cancer by finding a cure.

The "Lita Ford Wicked Wonderland" doll is impeccably detailed with a hand detailed Wicked Wonderland back drop set. The Lita Ford portrait doll has been customized to the exacting detail of Lita Ford, complete with tattoos, custom Wicked Wonderland outfit, and accessories. The beauty of a one of a kind artist doll is just that: There is no other like it. When one artist touches the other, often the magic of creation begins. Lita Ford and Laurie Everton are today's two outstanding examples of artists working together for a greater cause.