About The Artist

Originals by Deanna

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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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