Tag Archives: Margi Hennen

Spending Time At the Hennen Haven

I have been at a number of retreats in my life. The best ones have felt like a sanctuary, a place where art and life are held in reverence. Yes, I want to have fun, let loose, avoid being too … Continue reading

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Welcome to my Studio!

Did you think I was just a virtual studio? Here are my Open Studio Virtual Online Tour pics, to illustrate that I am writing and creating art from a real live studio. My husband, Ted,  “altered” an old dresser so … Continue reading

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Margi Hennen has a new home . . . on the Internet!

You have searched my site and combed the Internet because you are intrigued by doll maker extraordinaire, Margi Hennen. Well, she now has a site of her own! Web Design by TrueFaux View some of her Classic Dolls (starting with … Continue reading

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Incubation and the Art Process

I have an insightful friend/artist, who asked me a very pertinent question about the poetry I write. Let me tell you that when discussing things with her, you had better be prepared for razor sharp penetration to the heart of … Continue reading

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Three DYNAMIC women . . .wait, make that four!

I recently viewed a thrilling example of synchronicity, on Bonnie McCaffery’s site, that produced a stunning, award winning quilt! First of all, let me say that Bonnie’s contribution to the quilting community is immense. Just watch a few of her … Continue reading

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A Doll Is Not Necessarily Just a Pretty Plaything

Dolls are traditionally considered to be pretty playthings. As such, they are non-threatening, mere toys, used by children to act out their innocent fantasies. Well . . . Margi Hennen makes dolls with such a wack-load of personality, you’d swear … Continue reading

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