
About
The Artist
Originals by Deanna
My Santa business began over ten years ago known
as Originals By Cheryl & Deanna. Beginning in 2004 Cheryl has
retired from the business. My new business name is Originals By Deanna
Brenner. I plan on making Santa's for many years to come.
I have been married to my husband, John, for 25
years. We have three children, two girls, Jessica and Katie, and a boy, David.
We live in Newcastle, California, a rural community in the Sierra foothills.
My love for making Santa's all started with a
picture I saw in a magazine. I fell in love with it, and knew I could make one
just like it! I went to the craft store and bought a Santa head and all the
things I thought I needed. After reading the article in the magazine, I
decided that I would try sculpting the head out of clay instead. It took me
many hours before he was finished, but it was a lot of fun. I got so many
compliments, that I started making more. I gave them away to friends and
family. Then I started going to local boutiques and selling them. Since then,
I have taken many sculpting, and doll making classes.
I still love making Santa's. Each one takes on a
personality as I am sculpting him. I love picking a name to fit that
personality. There have been so many Gift Givers from around the world. It has
been a lot of fun researching the traditions from so many other countries.
Some date back to the time of Christ. There is a lot of fulfillment for me in
every one that I create.
I hope you enjoy my Santa's as much as I do!
Deanna Brenner
In
September 2004, I had the privilege to participate as an artist in the book "Contemporary American Doll Artists And Their Dolls"
by collector books.


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