Luanne Donnadio

Luanne Donnadio

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Biography

  •   Hello out there, my name is Luanne S Donnadio, and I have been living in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. for over 30 years. I am a self taught needle felting artist, with a real passion for making dolls. My love of this art started about 8 years ago. I had angora rabbits for pets. These cuddly animals are wool from nose to tail. I needed to do something with the wool after giving them a hair cut. So my dolls and bears are made of several different wools such as sheep, angora, buffalo and alpaca. Each piece is a one of a kind work of art, sometimes taking over 30 hrs to complete. I gain my inspiration from nature, history, loved ones, special occasions, and from my Native American brothers and sisters. I teach this art at workshops and give lectures on Felting. My dolls are copyrighted......C Luanne's Felted Bell Dolls, as a reminder to ring in freedom for all people.     
                                                                     skennen'kowa means Great Peace in Mohawk.....
                                                    Happy Doll Making, and remember every face tells a story!       Luanne

Awards

  •   2009 Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck NY.  1st place and The Chairman's Choice award for Needle Felted Betsy Ross Doll.
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for her needle felted dolls at the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool festival in Rhinebeck N.Y.
  • The Entrepreneur Recognition Award and The Congressional Recognition Award for the work she does through her dolls in the community on behalf of people with disabilities.

Publications

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Shows

  •  The Fall Colors Artisans Show 

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