BBAA and Pretty Toys

DaDa, 1st place (International artist) British Bear Artist Awards

I'm so thrilled that my panda, DaDa has won first place in British Bear Artist Awards (International category). And I'm delighted to know what the judges said about my bear:

"Delightful airbrushing on the eyes",  "Beautifully cub like",  "Wonderful shaping on the face". These valuable comments are an encouragement to me, and I'll keep designing and creating more lovable bears and friends in the coming year : )

Besides, I'd like to share with you a feature of YuYu Bear on the latest issue of "Pretty Toys" magazine from Russia (English version) No.4-2011.

Artist profile of YuYu Bear on Pretty Toys

Article written in both Russian and English

Photos of my creations and descriptions

A full page photo of my first ellie, Rosie

For 30 days you can download the digital version of "Pretty Toys" for free:  

http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/300857

Don't miss the chance!

New bears and an elephant

Finally, I've finished 6 bears and friends for this month, sorry for keep you waiting !

Let me first introduce my favorite : Oceanna (about 8 inches tall) and babe doll. I tied a bow of ribbon on her head to match her antique blue wavy kid mohair. Besides, I made her a cuddly babe doll to accompany her, which is about 3 inches tall, made from pink sassy with needle felted muzzle and milk bottle. This baby is the smallest bear I've ever made and is also fully cotter pin jointed. Though it's not easy to make miniatures, I'd like to try making even smaller bears as I've got very tiny cotter pin joints.

Oceanna (8") and babe doll (3")

Dimo on the left(about 5.25 inches tall) is made from beige short mink faux fur, has already been adopted. Suma on the right (about 4.25 inches tall) is made from Schulte silk mohair. Though they are brothers, Dimo is an amusing contrast to Suma. Both are inspired by “dim sum”, a type of Chinese meal, and their names, too. Suma comes with the bamboo steamer. 

Dimo (5.25", adopted) and Suma (4.25")

In addition to the babe doll shown in the first photo, I made a completely different miniature from the same pattern. I'd like you to meet Jester (about 4 inches tall with hat secured on head) who is made from pink sassy for head, and vintage velvet rayon for body, limbs and hat. His face is needle felted with a big clown nose and smile. He has black glass eyes and I gave them a little bit of hand shading to reinforce his image. 

Jester (4" with hat)

Last but not least, here comes Rosie the elephant (about 6 inches tall).  She was inspired by “Water for Elephants” (a film based on the novel by Sara Gruen). Her head is a center-seam design, made from rosy tipped mohair. She enjoys smelling the roses, and I garlanded her with four little roses as embellishment. 

Rosie, my first elephant (6")

Besides, I'd like to share with you my happiness : ) Knowing that YuYu Bear is featured on the fall issue of Teddy Bear and Friends as one of the nine emerging teddy artists, I feel so honored ! Can't wait to hold the latest issue in hands, sit back and enjoy reading !! Will post the article on blog once I receive my copy.

"Bonjour" from Toby

I'm so happy for Toby as he finally arrives at his new home in France and he says "Bonjour!" to everyone while his best friend Yoby is now living in Taiwan : )

Toby (10cm) & Yoby (10.5cm)

My blog's first Giveaway

Tomorrow will be Chinese New Year, to celebrate, here comes my first giveaway and a lucky winner will be drawn on 7 Mar, 2011.

Toby (about 4 inches tall)

About the prize : Toby

Toby is OOAK artist bear designed and handcrafted by me, Rita Y. Y. NG.

He is about 10cm (4") tall, made from sassy and flock fabric. He is 5-way cotter pin jointed and filled with polyfibre & BBs to give him a little extra weight.

His face is needle and scissor sculpted with black glass eyes. He has an embroidered nose and mouth. His needle sculpted paw pads are made from ultra suede. He wears a doll coat with hood and the coat is removable.

Toby has “Y” embroidered on his foot pads symbolizing “YuYu Bear”. He is intended for adult collectors, and is not suitable for children.

Toby (naked baby look)

You have a good chance of winning "Toby" by simply :

• follow my blog
• join my mailing list
• follow me on Twitter : http://twitter.com/yuyubear
• post my blog giveaway link on your blog/website/facebook and let me know you have done so with your web address provided
• be a collector of my bears (DOUBLE CHANCES for the above mentioned)

Most importantly, leave a comment stating by which completed way you are entitled a chance to win this giveaway before 7 March, 2011, so that I'll count the number of chances for you. If the winner drawn does not reply within 3 days from the draw, a new winner will be drawn.

For example : You're already a follower of my blog (1), then you also follow me on Twitter (1) and join my mailing list (1). Besides, you do me a favor by posting my blog giveaway link on your blog (1)/website (1)/facebook (1). Your chances of winning will be six, and if you adopt my creations before the deadline, that means chances will be doubled. So you may have up to 12 chances to bring Toby home !!! 

Good Luck and Happy Lunar New Year