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Colonial Chocolatier Bunny

Colonial Chocolatier Bunny

When asked by Colonial Williamsburg in December 2011 to design a piece that represents the famous Chocolate shop at Colonial Williamsburg, Judi knew exactly where to turn. The scholastic School Master bunny had a shape and general outfit that would fit the part of a chocolatier well. Knowing that the piece was not a perfect [...]

Published Thursday, December 1st, 2011 in On The Artist's Desk.

Halloween One of a Kinds

In preparation for Ghoultide Gathering in Michigan this October, Judi has been busy expanding her one of a kind Halloween pieces. On her desk today is a new piece of a modified Father Christmas holding a pumpkin. In the background you can see a witch being worked on and behind her some postcards that have [...]

Published Thursday, September 1st, 2011 in On The Artist's Desk.

New Designs in Progress

Judi's Desk

This May, Judi has started working on some new designs for some custom accounts. Whether for retail stores or museums, some new patterns and color pallets are going to introduce some great new pieces.

Published Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 in On The Artist's Desk.

Ice Blue Eyed Bunny

New Bunny

Recently inspired, Judi has taken some bunnies from previous years to revamp into a fresh new series for 2012. With stunningly ice blue eyes and light brown fur this new grouping of bunnies could be the first stages in a new series to hop into the hearts of our collectors and casual bunny enthusiasts!

Published Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 in On The Artist's Desk.

The Big Bunny

Judi replacing the Flower Basket with the Fall Pumpkin

The warmer days of Spring have inspired Judi to start working on The Big Bunny. Born on February 9th, 2010 the three foot tall bunny has gone through several stages over the past year. You can follow the process here, here and here, but over the past few days Judi has put some intense detail [...]

Published Thursday, March 31st, 2011 in Chalkware, On The Artist's Desk.

UPDATE: Big Boy Santa

Big Boy Santa near the final stages

Full Screen Slide Show > UPDATE: March 24, 2011 — With Lisa’s help, the Big Boy Santa is finally completed. Going through the final sets of sealing and finished with the aging process, the Big Boy Santa is done and ready to come home with you! UPDATE: March 17, 2011 — Judi has added a [...]

Published Thursday, March 17th, 2011 in Announcements, Chalkware.

Judi at Gettysburg

Judi Vaillancourt is on hand at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Recently designed pieces, including the custom created Abraham Lincoln and the custom designed Civil War Santa were unveiled to an eager crowd to see the pieces and to meet both Gary and Judi.

Published Saturday, September 4th, 2010 in Announcements.

“Peek” at the development process

The Creation of the Texas Santa Each year a Texas based store, Peek In The Attic, sells a limited edition exclusive piece that Judi Vaillancourt designs specifically for them. Custom pieces are not uncommon for Vaillancourt Folk Art, in fact custom pieces created for stores, museums, and organizations account for a growing percentage of all [...]

Published Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 in News.
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