About Me

Artist and Friend of Tammy

Welcome To Hollywood Dolls

Hollywood has always had a way of spreading its magic by the means of one artist inspiring another.   Once an artist is touched by another artist, often the  magic of creation begins. This site is devoted to artists of one of a ki...

One Of A Kind OOAK Barbie Dolls

The artistry of one of a kind dolls began long ago, but with the Barbie OOAK was taken to the next level.  This lens dedicated to the Barbie lover - especially the one of a kind Barbie lovers.   This the place where you will find...

VikisFinds One Of A Kinds

Thank you for stopping by. If you are a collector of OOAK Dolls, the VikisFinds Squidoo Top Ten is the place for you.    More than 500 collectors and artists gather at the VikisFinds Yahoo Group from all over the world to share their c...

The Ideal Tammy Doll

The Tammy Doll was made by Ideal Tory Corp. from 1962-1966 in the USA, and for several years thereafter in Japan.  This lens is based on The Art Of Tammy. 

What I Learned About Blind Dogs

The purpose of this site is to share my experience with owning a dog that went blind after years of good health.

Squid Soup: Adventures In Squidoo

The purpose of this lens is to share information about Squidoo and Squid Soup.  Squid Soup is a positive lens designed to provide Squidoo news and thank yous to those who work round the clock on the programming -- and that includes the...

The Fairy Bowl

This lens is dedicated to one of a kind artists and collectors who enjoy the art of fantasy in the form of fairies, elves, pixies,   witches, and characters of myth and lore.  Here you will find hand sculpt creations and one of a kind...

The Fashion Plate Doll Boutique

How do you like the new look? To better serve you, the boutique has been redesigned to make it easier for you to find your favorite OOAK Doll Artists and Couturiers. The Fashion Plate Doll Boutique haute house of fashion with exquisitely made clothes...

The Art Of Glass

The beauty of glass inspires art, and this site was designed to be a source for reference and information pertaining to it. Here you will find the history of the types of glass and how each type is made. From the ancient glass money bead to today's C...

TV Dolls

Are you ready for a little role-playing?  Here you find your favorite celebrities in costume as seen in their starring role.  Stay tuned . . . More to come . . .

Halloween Witches

This lens is made for fun of all ages.  Ever grow up wondering about witches?  Did the Salem Witch Hunt make you scratch your head, or did it give you the shivers?  How about what Hansel and Gretel went through . . . OOOOhhhh there is...

Political Dolls Of 2008

Another facet of doll artistry involves politics. One of the first political dolls was the Ideal Toy "Teddy" Bear, named for and inspired by President "Teddy" Roosevelt.  Since that time, many politicians have inspired a...

The Greatest Love Ever

Although Wikipedia has a wonderful technical definition of 'love', the Greatest Love Ever is far too complex for just  one definition. One of the greatest loves ever should be our life and how we live it. This site, as with life and love is a co...

Rent My Space - Akron, Ohio

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR RENT Location:   95-D Hanna Parkway, Coventry Township, Summit County, OH If you are looking for a location in North East Ohio that is within easy access to downtown Akron, Cleveland, Canton, Youngstown, and Pittsburg...

GI Joe

Oh the adventures my brothers and I would have with our toys! Tammy and GI Joes always saved the day. A wonderful toy with such wonderfully detailed accessories make it a favorite doll for collectors today. The well designed toy was just about boy-p...

The Cutest Babies Ever

 No one goes in or out of this life without being touched by a baby or a baby doll.    Times may change, but the beauty of a baby is and always will be something special.  My beloved great nephew on his great-great-grandmother's s...

Welcome To Kelly's Corner

One of the most wonderful things about the doll world is that there are so many diverse artists and collectors of various different types of dolls. One of the most popular dolls of all is the Mattel Barbie. Kelly's Corner is all about Barbie's little...

The Doll Street Journal

Sharing knowledge and information about the online art and doll markets is the platform of this online publication. The hot topic of the day concerns the new policies of eBay, and how they affect both artists and collectors (buyers and sellers) alike....

Iraqi Art Gallery

March 2008 will mark the Iraq Museum's fifth anniversary of it's missing artifacts. The purpose of this site is to provide information relating to Iraqi Museum, its missing artifacts, and archeology in the news. The announcement of the reopening of t...

VikisFinds DIY OOAK Supply Shop

OOAK artists and collectors are welcome here.  This lens is focused on the talented members of VikisFinds who help others enjoy the art of the doll.  Let the doll artistry begin . . . . .

Celebrity Star Card Studio

Celebrity Star Card Studio is a private hobby of mine  that began many years ago.  It was my responsibility at the time to design tabletop cards, promotional flyers, newspaper ads, and more for celebrities scheduled to appear in the ca...

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Terantino has a way of grabbing attention and tempting the psyche through well written stories with plots that have more twists and turns than a ride to Haleakala. Once you are on the road you hold your breath, and before you know it, you rea...

The N Word vs Freedom Of Speech

Is Your Goat Tied Here? It is hard to believe that we are at a time in our history where everything from energy shortages to wars are going on, and the hot topic of the day is the 'n' word. Verbal bullying, name calling, insult hurling, fire-breathin...

LeBron James

This lens is a small tribute to a hometown kid who made it to the big league . . . All Star MVP of the Cleveland Cavaliers.  The picture shown is of an ACEO OOAK (one of a kind) mixed media LeBron Fan Tag designed by me title...

The Best Babies Ever . . .

The Best Babies Ever are the best babies in the world. Any parent, aunt, uncle, grand parent will tell you all about theirs.  It is a joy to be able to illustrate one of The Best Babies Ever . . . . The illustration you see is of one de...

The Best Dolls Ever

This lens is dedicated to artists and collectors of The Best Dolls Ever.  The Best Dolls Ever have a way of touching both the artist and the heart of a collector. Some of the most exquisite dolls are the one of a kinds (OOAK). &nb...

Rock Star Doll Of Fame

When Hollywood and Rock Stars collide, sparks fly. When sparks ignite the fuel of imagination, artists know no bounds. The purpose of this site is to promote the arts, and the art of the doll. This site is exclusively devoted to OOAK Rock Star and Ga...

WitchBoard

This lens is built to inform, entertain, and to compliment information about Halloween Witches.  This little place was made for those who are curious and entertained by the paranormal.

Welcome To Animal Arts

Some of the most unique works of art are not done by man, but by animals. This site is built to inform and entertain those who enjoy works of art by our friends in the animal kingdom.

The Coolest Cars Ever . . .

The coolest cars ever range from relics of the past to prototype cars for the future. They are the OOAKs of Automobiles, Limited Editions, and unique mobile devices. Here is the latest info on MSN Auto.  The 2007 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with the...

Swimming With Sharks

It seems like only yesterday when the movie, "Swimming With Sharks" was released. Fourteen years later, the fine performances of Frank Whaley and Kevin Spacey remain dear to my heart. Several months ago, George Huang's 1994 film classic was consider...

We love Best In Show

This lens is for all the people who brave the weather to get to the Purina/AKC Crown Classic Dog Shows, and dedicated to dog lovers everywhere. Here's to The Best In Show.

Welcome To Pet Pals

This site is for those who seek information about therapy dogs and pets for those in need.

We love Kill Bill

Kill Bill is a a love story, crime drama, action feature, and the story of a mother's love for her child. If you like entertainment that takes you on a wild ride with multiple plots, twists, action, music, mahem, and more, this Quentin Tarantino mini...

Salvador Dali: The Artist Who Warped Time

This artist has been one of my muses for a long time. The graphic portrait to the left is my tribute to the muse. What first impressed me most about his work was his way with depicting time. In fact, he is the first artist I remember who could visual...

A Cleveland Indians Fan

  This is my good luck lens to the home team playing. The Cleveland Indians have a rich history, and one to be proud of.  Good work team, and good team work.  This site was designed to cheer on the home team, inspire fans, and prom...

The Fine Art Of White Horse Farm

Hello, and welcome to one and all who appreciate the fine art of the family farm.  My first lens is all about the fine art of White Horse Farm.  This is a little place in Ohio that is on the historical list.  Thank you for stopping by....

The Banner Babe

There are banners and there are banners, this lens is a work in progress dedicated to Banner Design. The purpose of this site is to display the internet banner as a functional art form and showcase functional banner art. Welcome To The Banner Babe G...