Leigh & Rob
Most of my family are artists so how I could not be?
I
was born in New Jersey but grew up in Arizona and have two fabulous
children and grandchildren. I now live in beautiful Cornwall
with my husband Robert and our wonder-dog (Kernow) Jack.
Here
is an overview of career highlights ~
Christmas
1975: Began creating then selling clay miniatures to local shops
and the museum in Jerome, Arizona
1982: Moved to California, became supplier to Saks Fifth Avenue
in San Diego
1983: Diane Powers, owner of Bazaar Del Mundo in San Diego discovered
the artwork at Saks and a long relationship began. The Gallery
at BDM has carried my work for years and it was the idea of
management to turn the standing figurines and miniatures into
unique wearble art such as the necklaces of horses, rabbits,
cats...
1984: Commissioned by Mr. Robert Golden (Golden Hall) in San
Diego to create 12, 12-inch animal figures: 6 horses and 6 assorted
menagerie for a 4-foot custom built Carousel
1985: Los Angeles agent Sybil Roth (mother of David Lee Roth:
frontman for the rock group Van Halen) represented and sold
my artwork to galleries and boutiques worldwide for 2 years.
Some shops remain.
1985: Jewelry used as accessory props in films and several pieces
owned by celebrities such as Mrs. Bob Hope; Commedianne Rita
Rudner; Shelley Duvall; Richard Simmons; Oprah Winfrey; Sally
Jesse Raphael; the late Telly Savalas; Robin Williams; Mrs.
Henry Winkler, to name a few.
1986: Art demonstrations in the courtyard at Bazaar Del Mundo
- newspaper coverage: story and photos
1986: Galleries in Hawaii: - Sea & Shell and Madaline Michael's
Gallery, Maui
1988: Moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: artwork in exclusive Coeur
d'Alene Plaza shops
1995: One-of-a-kind 'Phantom of the Opera Doll' commission for
an actor in Hollywood
1996: Galerie Noel Christmas catalog: elaborate tree ornament
originals
1996: Mirage Hotel & One World gift shops, Las Vegas
1996: Trump Towers - 2 Gift Shops, Atlantic City
1997: First Place award for jewelry at an RSVP show in Las Vegas
1997: Old World Christmas: clay 'master' mold designs created
for German glass Christmas ornament company, Spokane, Washington.
- Participated in U.S. Rosen Buyer's Market of American Crafts
Trade Shows for 6 years
- Figurines often featured in Miniature Collector Magazine issues
- Member of Niche's Who's-Who in American Craft
- My work can also be found in many private collections
2000: Moved to Hertfordshire, England -
2001: Artwork sold at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, England
2004-2005: Very successful with original Phantom dolls
See
www.originalsbyle.com
for available work or commissions and please don't hesitate
to call or write
with questions or comments. I look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks,
Leigh Allan
