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Hi there! My name is Dayna Corbitt and I am the creator and owner of an online shop called WhimsyCalling, where I sell handmade objects of art. I reside in Olympia, Wa, where I've lived for about a month. I moved from Seattle to seek out a less crowded, funkier, more peaceful environment. Also, I quit my job and became a full time artist.
I never thought I could make a living selling art. I was never that confident. I was a terrible student. My teachers probably remember me falling asleep in class, looking dumbfounded when I got called on for questions, and doodling in my notebook at all times. Every subject was pretty much a waste of my time. I had other things to think about. Like would it be better to own a dragon sized dragon or one so small I could keep it in my pocket? Or where would I live if I were a fairy? I had ideas.
Clay is my main medium, but I also took up needle felting, cause I wanted to make dolls with clay faces and soft bodies, but I'm useless with a sewing machine and patterns. Needle felted is like sculpting with wool, so that was a hit. I also started making clay on wood paintings. Somehow the sculpting made my painting better and visa versa. My first show with paintings sold out completely, which thrilled me.
So here I am, an artist by profession. Granted, I only quit my day job just over a month ago. I feel confident that this is the life for me and I can't imagine going back to work for someone. It feels great to be my own boss, but us creative types can spend a little too much time in Wonderland. How else do you expect us to get our inspiration?!
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Scarlett 8 years ago
You can buy one at WhimsyCalling... it says it at the top!!
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Veronique Anketier 8 years ago
All your creations are adorable. It's not just a question of talent or technique; each piece of work shows you put a lot of you in them, you love them. I can relate to that. A couple of years ago, my brother suddenly passed away. I was devastated and found it nearly impossible to put myself together and go on. Fortunately, I gave ceramic a try and adopted it as a hobby. It helped me focus, have a routine again, and feel useful since I donate part of what I make to friends who organize raffles to get money for stray animals.
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Socially Awkward 8 years ago
Pink fluffy unicorns dancing on rainbows! 🦄🌈 Not that this guy is pink, fluffy, or dancing on a rainbow... :)
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Astrid Smith 8 years ago
Whenever I see a purple bunny I think of Bonnie from FNAF. Anyone else?
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
I don't know what it is, but there is something I love about this one especially!
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Squiddosnazz 8 years ago
These are all so detailed, it only becomes apparent when a size comparison like this is shown because the painting is so glossy and smooth. They're really cute, thanks for sharing.
Arabella Atlee 8 years ago
<3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Arabella Atlee 8 years ago
<3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Katherine Dagold 8 years ago
I need a badger with a little yellow and black scarf or maybe a little bumble bee on the nose
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
Yellow and black scarf? Are you a hufflepuff too?
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Socially Awkward 8 years ago
I love how a lot of these are so similar and so unique at the same time!
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Socially Awkward 8 years ago
You seem to love unicorns! Who doesn't though, am I right people?
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Socially Awkward 8 years ago
I like the horns! That's your opinion though :)
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What do you think ?
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
I love how so many of them had horns and/or wings! It's a nice touch.
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
I love how so many of them had horns and/or wings! It's a nice touch.
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