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It all began with a simple assignment: a self-portrait. Mitsy Sleurs, the artist behind ArtMind ceramics, started with the shape of a Matryoshka – also known as a Russian doll. But then a difficult time – a “burnout,” as she calls it – compelled Mitsy to take the project further and use clay as salve. From there, her creativity bloomed and the 99 Feelings project was born.
Mitsy’s art effectively portrays the human experience – be it courage, happiness, or hope – and her sensitivity to those emotions are easily felt. As she states, “I like the fact that the number is uneven and that it leaves at least one unfinished feeling to make 100. For me, this represents all of the emotions I haven’t covered. They could be anything.” But then, as Mitsy herself reveals, her hundredth feeling may be her biggest, best “tummy feeling” yet.
Bao Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American photographer and filmmaker based in New York City.
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Mitsy from ArtMind said 8 years ago Featured
Thank you so much for the overwhelming and beautiful response to my handmade portrait. It's been a journey that changed my life completely and I couldn't have completed it without the help and support of Etsy & it's community. I'm grateful that I got to share my story and I'm touched that my work has meaning to many of you. So thank you all for the contineous support & kindness. It makes my heart glow and grow...
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Sign in to add your ownsandstormcreations from sandstormcreations said 8 years ago
Beautiful work. I'm not sure which pair of earrings I like the best :)
Hatsuna from Blingup1 said 8 years ago
That is a great artworks to express the feeling through matryoshka, which i had never thought of that, I do envy her for finding this ways to release the thoughts and feeling, and also at the same times these moments got kept together for you to remember them! I really enjoy the artworks you shown, they are simple, and modern, even when they are not been color yet, I really cant wait to see them been colored!! Thank you for sharing this film.
Trisha & Janet from PAWLING said 8 years ago
beautiful video. beautiful work. beautiful story! thanks for sharing.
Ana from MysteriousCats said 8 years ago
What a beautiful, inspirational video! Love it! :)
VaLon Frandsen from thevicagirl said 8 years ago
That's so cool. They are so pretty. I have loved her work for awhile. Love it.
Kelly from KikuPaper said 8 years ago
Simplicity that speaks volumes! How clever, lucky and inspiring to find a way to express yourself and find some healing.
Gina from ArigigiArt said 8 years ago
ArtMind is one of my fav shops on Etsy! I am glad that this shop is in Etsy blog!
Diane Walker from dianeful said 8 years ago
Very beautiful!
AnitasPottery.com from potterybyAnita said 8 years ago
I ♥ nearly anything made of clay! Neat stuff and ideas! I'm so glad I discovered my "talent" for clay, myself, 25 years ago!! ♥♥♥
Chris Corozza said 8 years ago
I saw your shop when I first joined Etsy a few years ago, and I'm always transfixed as I browse through your creations. The video is nicely done, as is the workmanship. Even though your figures are simplistic in nature, the message each sends is clear to me.
Gwynne Collins from DaysLongGone said 8 years ago
OH!! You have always been one of my favorites! Your work is absolutely beautiful! It is great to see you on the FP!
Jahje Ives from BabyJivesCo said 8 years ago
Wow, so wonderful to learn more about you and the impetus behind your work. Congratulations Mitsy!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 8 years ago
Beautiful!!!
Jess from volkerwandering said 8 years ago
This video was really sweet. I really like the dinosaur/dragon doll too. What a great idea!
BonTons from BonTons said 8 years ago
beautiful story, thank you for sharing
Nikol Wikman from NikolWikmanArt said 8 years ago
I love your work! Thanks for sharing :)
Jennifer Juniper from PoleStar said 8 years ago
wonderful! I've loved your work for a long time, thank you for sharing your inspiration.
thelittlereddoor from thelittlereddoor said 8 years ago
I have long loved Artmind and her amazing matryoshkas; so nice to watch this.
Adam + Quincy from PearsonMaron said 8 years ago
Yay Mitsy!
PieceofPeace from PieceofPeace said 8 years ago
I've admired your work for a long time! It's good to know a little about you and your process. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Patti Trostle from PattiTrostle said 8 years ago
Great video. Beautiful work! Congrats!!
Lauren Rose from LaurenRoseJewlers said 8 years ago
very cool and very interesting! Loved it<3
FreshFromtheFlame from FreshFromtheFlame said 8 years ago
Great project and what a wonderful way to express yourself as well as allow others to see their feelings in your artwork. Of course that is what I believe makes a great artist.
Ann from MagpieQuilts said 8 years ago
Great video, lovely items! What a unique way to show emotions.
Renata and Jonathan from RenataandJonathan said 8 years ago
Creative artwork,great post !
Daria Ausenak from LaLaShoes said 8 years ago
Beautiful, Mitsy! Congratulations!
Licia Young from LiciaBeads said 8 years ago
I adore the ArtMind collection, always have, always will! Hard to pick a favorite, but Shitty always made me giggle :)
Christine from bellablackbird said 8 years ago
What an inspiring video, I love your work Mitsy!
Gracie from TheBeautyofBoredom said 8 years ago
Cool! I like the idea of a Russian doll for a self-portrait, very creative and unique idea. Also like the reasoning between the 99, always one thing left to be finished. As others have said, it is hard to pick a favorite of your work. Good luck!
Eliza Stein from elizasteindesigns said 8 years ago
Brilliant! Minimalism at its finest! And I used to have a set of Russian dolls that I always wanted to draw new faces on, but wasn't allowed.
jen from paintedfishstudio said 8 years ago
so wonderful! thank you for sharing, misty! xo
Amber Zaragoza from AnatomyVintage said 8 years ago
This is seriously one of my favorite Etsy shops ever, and one of the first ones I found when I joined Etsy. I'm in awe of the elegant simplicity of these pieces. BRAVO!
Tania Hillberg from EcoShag said 8 years ago
Incredibly inspirational....thank you for sharing this with all of us. :)
UpsideDownFrowns from UpsideDownFrowns said 8 years ago
Wow!! What a beautiful inspiring vidio. You may have to come up with another project to go along with all the emotions that come along with your babies first year. It is such a wonderful experiance like no other. Congratulations to a very talented lady!
UUPP from UUPP said 8 years ago
Great shop!
goodbeads from goodbeads said 8 years ago
So lovely!
Edie and Amber Mother Daughter Team from CraftyLittleCritters said 8 years ago
Touching and beautiful story! It's amazing how you can reach in pour out your feelings into your work. Love it and many blessings to you and your little one!
Levi Emerson from gypsumrose said 8 years ago
love love love! especially the inspiration behind the shape, russian dolls!
Diana from yimmekedesign said 8 years ago
Hi Mitsy, Wonderful !!! It is such a gift to find out that we can express and share our feelings by getting lost in art. Life can be so rude, how dare it! But we can deal with anything if we are able to get it out there for all to see, for some to understand and for few even to empathize.
Enterprise Americana from EnterpriseAmericana said 8 years ago
Beautiful
Elaine Kean from RedorGrayArt said 8 years ago
Love this shop and am so happy to see this special film ! Bao what great work capturing the special heart of this lovely artist!!
Polkadot Magpie from ThePolkadotMagpie said 8 years ago
Beautifully shot, and directed. Mitsy I have loved your shop since I first came to Etsy. Congrats on this feature. Big congrats on the baby!
Natalie from humbleBea said 8 years ago
Hi Mitsy! We go way back, don't we?! (-: Cogratulations on the feature! I really enjoyed your video~ you are so creative! So happy to hear about your new little bundle!
Terry from Parachute425 said 8 years ago
Misy - your work is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this video. Best wishes to your growing family.
deb fearon from dizhasneatstuff said 8 years ago
the ability to express our emotions through art is one of the qualities that makes us human. Thank you for sharing your human feelings.
Eshkar from claylicious said 8 years ago
inspiring ! ive loved this shop for a long time and now... im inspired , what an artist ! wow
Mateja Horonic from littlemateja said 8 years ago
Such a lovely positive outlook on personal emotion. Thank you for inspiring me to do the same!
Iris Karina from brownbunnybyiris said 8 years ago
Mitsy I wish you the best of luck for you biggest creation ever, your child and feeling # 100:-)
Sylvie Liv from SylvieLiv said 8 years ago
Oh my oh my did I enjoy that sweet video! It made me smile out loud! :) What neat little dolls, and what a sweet person you are Mitsy! Best wishes for you and your little angel!
Deb from ValhallaFarm said 8 years ago
I just love the Matryoshka concept of feelings within us and that make us who we are! Wonderful!! Thanks for sharing and putting smiles on our faces and within us!!!
Donna Thai from PetiteCuisine said 8 years ago
Such a simple design, but so creative and meaningful. I love it!
Lucia from callmemimi said 8 years ago
Congrats Misty on the feature !!!! I'm so happy to see you here ;))))) Very well deserved !
iammie from iammie said 8 years ago
Beautiful! Congrats on your feature!
Erna Price from ArjatisDaughter said 8 years ago
So nice to see another side of you, Mitsy! Bao made a beautiful , intospective film about you and your feelings. Love it,
Dawn from LaTouchables said 8 years ago
Yay, Mitsy--it's brilliant to see you up there!
Beliz from beliz82 said 8 years ago
Beautiful shop and great video Congrats !!!
Marnie Karger from Crafterall said 8 years ago
Hooray, Mitsy! This is a lovely portrait of you, your beautiful studio, your inspired works, and how everything comes together. It's a pleasure to "meet you," and judging from the other comments already, you are so well loved and known, if only virtually. Congratulations on the little one on the way! Woo Hoo!
Eva-Dewi and Johanna from nauli said 8 years ago
Dear Mitsy, What a deep story captured in such an artful way. Congratulations to you and Bao!
dollmeat from ALABcraft said 8 years ago
One of my most favourite Etsy sellers! I'm a huge fan of your work Mitsy. Beautiful and inspiring video and great workshop. Congrats and all the best!
pinipiru from pinipiru said 8 years ago
Lovely portrait Mitsy!
Unique Fabric Gifts from uniquefabricgifts said 8 years ago
Great and inspiring video! Beautiful work! Congratulations on your feature!
Simone from Huismus said 8 years ago
So wonderful to see you up here Mitsy, congrats! xoxoxoxooxox
Cherie Killilea from StudioCherie said 8 years ago
Mitsy, congratulations on your pregnancy. I wish for you a happy, healthy baby and all of the wonderful new feelings that go with parenthood. Fantastic video!
Viktoria from Donauluft said 8 years ago
What a touching and inspiring portrait! Your Blog and shop was one of the first I discovered when I started on Etsy, and since then I didn´t miss a post ! I admire your work, and I wish you the very best for those great feelings you are awaiting!
Renate Ikinger from Kreativlink said 8 years ago
I'm a big Mitsy fan for the longest time now. So sweet to see you here! :)
Inger from IngerMaaike said 8 years ago
So wonderful to see this inspirational girl portrayed so well with her feelings, they will remain my big favorite!
Mariana Ciliberto from Florcita said 8 years ago
How beautiful! we love you MiSty! :)
Matejka Max from NattyMatty said 8 years ago
Love it!
Marta Pakovska said 8 years ago
Amazing portrait of an amazing person! Mitsy!
Yvonne de Jonge from Mouseblossom said 8 years ago
Simply beautiful Mitsy!
Tryntsje from HandmadeHandsome said 8 years ago
Beautiful portrait. I love it how Mitsy uses so little to express so much. Congrats to you, Mitsy!
Peter Moorman from foppesacreoriginals said 8 years ago
Beautiful interview, nicely filmed, inspirational artist with beautiful work.
Yaela from artfields said 8 years ago
I've loved your work from the first time I saw it on etsy.
nathr3 said 8 years ago
Zooooo moooooooi, alvast veel succes mat je WIP-je ; )
nathr3 said 8 years ago
Mitsy, very emotional video, loved it. Wish you luck with your little WIP ; )
Annemiek Hamelink from TwoTreesWorld said 8 years ago
Touching portrait :) congrats Mitsy!!
MysticalSecrets from MysticalSecrets said 8 years ago
So beautiful art and interview.You`re so right,when you say many people don`t show their feelings and you don`t know what they feel because you can see it.And it`s great that you put your feelings in your art in this way. Congratulations on your pregnancy and i wish you the best.
Nancenet Designs from Nancenet70 said 8 years ago
brilliant piece! i am a HUGE fan of Mitsy's work....mazel tov on the pregnancy!
Julia Sydnor from thespottedsparrow said 8 years ago
Congratulations, Mitsy! It's wonderful to see you getting the recognition you deserve. Can't wait to see the newest 'feeling' once he or she arrives. :)
IKA PARIS from ikabags said 8 years ago
Awesome Mitsy ! Congratulations!
ioulia from ioulia said 8 years ago
A wonderful portrait Mitsy! You've always been a great inspiration for me! Congratulations on the little one that's on the way, and I wish you all the very best!
Saba Lasheiei from SabSabWorld said 8 years ago
very interesting ! :) love it ...
Juanita from juanitatortilla said 8 years ago
What a lovely, lovely video.
Petronella Luiting from P8ButtonArt said 8 years ago
beautiful portrait of Mitsy ! Just as I know her.
nanouke from nanouke said 8 years ago
FINALLY ETSY! Finally you notice my favorite shop in the world! I have "been" there, when Mitsy was doing her journey and it was so amazing to watch this collection grow.. I own two, courage and hurt. I like to look at them everyday and remind myself how far I come. I love you MItsy. Congrats my dearest friend!
staroftheeast from StaroftheEast said 8 years ago
Mitsy congratulations on your wonderful video and baby of course, so great to see you here :)
Tom's Grossmami from tomsgrossmami said 8 years ago
Wow! That's great! Congrats!
Monika from MaaPstudio said 8 years ago
Really great and inspiring video! Love your work !! and congratulations on your pregnancy , that will be new stage in your artistic life for sure ;)
Sebnem Shebbodesign from ShebboDesign said 8 years ago
Love your art Mitsy! Congrats for the feature :)
XbyLeinaNeima from XbyLeinaNeima said 8 years ago
Mitsy, how touching story. I love your 99 feelings project from the very beginning and it was great to have an inner look. And congrats for the great news (about the baby)... Hugs.
Iris from ArtisEverything said 8 years ago
so unique !!! very toching story. wonderful video. GREAT !!!!
Belinda Marshall from BelindaMarshallArt said 8 years ago
just gorgeous! so lovely to hear your voice and see you working. amazing too how art can heal. happy invisible and congrats :)
Belinda Marshall from BelindaMarshallArt said 8 years ago
wooops, meant happy invincible {can't spell right now!!}.xx
Rita from alatvian said 8 years ago
congrats to the feature Misty! well deserved!
coalchild from coalchild said 8 years ago
incredible art , a journey of love...a life in touch.. wishing you a happy life.
Erica Walker from EricaWalkerJewelry said 8 years ago
What a lovely portrait of a lovely woman. Congratulations, Mitsy ♥
j wolf from heyBoom said 8 years ago
loved your work, good luck with the new feelings coming your way!
Lucía García from Mammaschest said 8 years ago
Precious video and work
Jenny Meilihove from behappynow said 8 years ago
fantastic!!! thank you!
Natasha Newton from NatashaNewtonArt said 8 years ago
What a beautiful and touching film - it makes my own little 'Curious' feeling so much more special now i know the full story behind it. I treasure this little piece. And what wonderful news about the baby, Mitsy - sending lots of hugs and congratulations from England! x
Erika from ErikaPrice said 8 years ago
I love mitsy's work, and the film is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)
Catharina from nightcloud said 8 years ago
art is therapy, once more proved... we are lucky we can share your feelings :)
Zane Saracene from Zalavintage said 8 years ago
brilliant, absolutely love this!
Margaret from heartsandhome said 8 years ago
Lovely video and work.
MidwestAlchemy from MidwestAlchemy said 8 years ago
Admired your work for quite some time...always inspirational! Best of luck!
Ira from iragrant said 8 years ago
Everything is amazing, just like you Mitsy:)
kathy johnson from ShoeClipsOnly said 8 years ago
Love the tutorials! Thank-you for sharing!
Rhiannon Connelly from starrybluesky said 8 years ago
So lovely to see this film Mitsy. I loved seeing your project evolve as you were working on it , so it is wonderful to learn a bit more about the story behind it. And many congratulations on your next little production. Groetjes xx
rikrak from rikrak said 8 years ago
you are so amazing, mitsy. this is such a touching, beautiful, heart-warming and inspiring portrait. thank you for sharing with us in so many beautiful ways. i just adore artmind. she inspires me each and everyday with the many ways she so lovingly builds community in her gentle and brilliant ways. so glad to see her here. we're so lucky to have her as part of our world-wide community.
dippylulu from dippylulu said 8 years ago
One of my favorite shops on Etsy. You are loved, Mitsy. Wonderful!
Victoria Baker from LittleWrenPottery said 8 years ago
How sweet I love how something beautiful have come out of your difficult life experiences, congratulations!
Stephanie from Phylogeny said 8 years ago
I'm so glad I got to see this, and I absolutely love your shop!! So inspiring and a fantastic use of creativity. Thank you for sharing your story! :)
Shelby Beaulieu from AquaMoose said 8 years ago
This made my day brighter! I am in a creative rut now, so this was very inspiring!
Clare Mountain from xThreadBEARx said 8 years ago
This is so wonderful! What a beautiful video, and such a thoughful, honest lady. It really shows in her work - there is so much heart in it. Congratulations on the baby!
mirabellamorello from mirabellamorello said 8 years ago
Congratulations and even though I don't know you, I feel like I want to send you a big hug! What an inspiring story! Thank you, Etsy, for sharing this story with us today.
Judith Perkel from CardTales said 8 years ago
A most beautiful, loving, honest story. I will share it on my blog. The vessels are simple but expressive and passionate. I love your work.
Charity Hofert from chARiTyelise said 8 years ago
i have been enchanted by the work of Artmind for quite some time now; it is so wonderful to hear a little bit about the birth and process of creating these magical, emotive pieces and something about the artist who creates them! thank you for sharing this with us!
Kathleen from myvintagecrush said 8 years ago
Fabulous! Great story, great work!
Bonnie from needlenerd said 8 years ago
absolutely beautiful! congrats and thanks for sharing.
jean from jmayoriginals said 8 years ago
i have been a long-time admirer of her shop. thank you so much for sharing.
Melanie from merVazi said 8 years ago
Very inspirational video. The feelings shared here are truly amazing. Like wearing your heart on your sleeve, you've shared a part of yourself most keep private.
Kristina Sabaite from krize said 8 years ago
I love the work of Misty! Transmits a lot!!
Jen Hardwick from redhardwick said 8 years ago
I love your story and your work is amazing!
aide garfio from PrettyElegance said 8 years ago
This is very inspirational on an emotional level and how lucky to be the 99th person to comment. lol I smile at this.
Nikki Weiss from myMountainStudio said 8 years ago
Beautiful!! ... thank for sharing!! :)
PaperAltar from PaperAltar said 8 years ago
L O V E .
Emily Wright from cuttlefishlove said 8 years ago
This is so wonderful!
NangijalaJewelry from NangijalaJewelry said 8 years ago
I have been a fan for a long time. Now seeing this just makes me feel wonderful inside :-) Congratulations on the feature and the baby!
Monica from Monicaj said 8 years ago
Mitsy, it's so wonderful to see you and hear your story. Congratulations on the feature. Thank you for sharing all of your feelings with us. I wish you all the very best with your new baby, Congratulations! Much love, -Monica
Amanda from AnnealedHeart said 8 years ago
I have always been attracted to your work aesthetically, but I feel so much more connected to you wonderful pieces after seeing this fantastic feature. Thanks so much for sharing your sweet and inspiring story, and best of luck with the growing family!
GlazedOver from GlazedOver said 8 years ago
WOW, Mitsy! What a stirring portrait. I am moved to tears.
Laura Jacquemond from BlueTerracotta said 8 years ago
Congrats on a beautiful video and story, Mitsy! I realize that I had never heard you speak before, what a lovely soft voice you have. All the best for you and your baby!!
Eleanor Mayrhofer from empapers said 8 years ago
This is wonderful! Mitsy, I have enjoyed seeing your work on the web and meeting you at Hello Etsy, but it is so great to see this lovely film which provides so much touching context to your work and this project. Well done!
1dream from 1dream said 8 years ago
Congrats Mitsy your work and baby. Your works are amazing..
Tina Martin from AcrosstheBoards said 8 years ago
Beautiful work.... Your pieces move me. And the video is lovely. Congrats!
bijouxdellostregatto from BijouxdelloStregatto said 8 years ago
Congrats to the feature and the beautiful video Mitsy!
Sidonie Yang from SIDONIEYANG said 8 years ago
A beautiful and touching story. I love her ceramics, as well... all of them are so beautiful.
FreakyPeas from FreakyPeas said 8 years ago
yes!
Sze Chua from madteagarden said 8 years ago
Seeing this video brought tears to my eyes :') I'm so touched!!! what a beautiful story Mitsy~ Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
Mitsy from ArtMind said 8 years ago Featured
Thank you so much for the overwhelming and beautiful response to my handmade portrait. It's been a journey that changed my life completely and I couldn't have completed it without the help and support of Etsy & it's community. I'm grateful that I got to share my story and I'm touched that my work has meaning to many of you. So thank you all for the contineous support & kindness. It makes my heart glow and grow...
Ana Pina from anapina said 8 years ago
This is amazing! Beautiful video, words and work... congratulations for everything Mitsy!
Liliana from TastefulThings said 8 years ago
congratulations on the feature. The shapes and molds are enchanting!
Ina from DeerLola said 8 years ago
zoooooooooo moooooooi ! and thank you for inspiring so many of us...
mooshoo from mooshoopork said 8 years ago
I have been a fan of ARtmind for a long time now... No matter how sad , your dolls always bring a little smile to my face. I can relate in that what i try and do with paint at times is a bit of what your doing with clay.... and I love that you can get so many textures and touchable feelings on your dolls! Its fantastic that you can put an emotion into an object... congrats on the etsy blog! lovely video :)
Zoe from StonetreeJewelry said 8 years ago
Quite beautiful creations, video, and inspiration. Loved this post!
fleurfatale from fleurfatale said 8 years ago
it's a beautiful portrait Mitsy , you really touched me!
Sarah from CopperheadCreations said 8 years ago
Oh, I've loved these for so long!!! :D So great to see this.
Tara from inspiredartprints said 8 years ago
Lovely work. This was one of the first shops I discovered when I first found etsy. I wish you continued success!
Anastasia from LAccentNou said 8 years ago
WONDERFUL! I was crying at the end... I'm a big fan of Mitsy and her work and I'm very happy to watch this wonderful video! Congrats, darling Mitsy, on the most beautiful growing inside yourself and on this feature! xo
Karin Bruckner from kbmatter said 8 years ago
Great to see these featured in the Etsy blog - they wormed their way into my heart a long time ago. Always make you smile, when you see another one coming around your favorites! Thanks, Mitsy!
mouse14 said 8 years ago
Heel mooi !!! kippenvel moment ! <3 My-art design
Britta from Birribe said 8 years ago
so wonderful to see you Mitsy and your future new little life.
Alexandra Simons from BlueMoonLights said 8 years ago
Awesome work!
Lori Bruggeman from LoriGlorie said 8 years ago
Beautiful work and a beautiful story
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 8 years ago
Congrats! Your work is amazing!
Marina from MarinasArtAttic said 8 years ago
I was feeling some of the things you were describing, and thought, what a gift to see your video
Carey from VeryCarey said 8 years ago
Thanks for sharing your personal story and expressing it in beautiful artwork.
Sabahnur from sabahnur said 8 years ago
yay Mitsy! happy for you. amazing video hugs
Anna and Kenneth Gray from GraysCrafts said 8 years ago
What do you know about Russian art? It is amazing how a lot of people try to do something with matryoshka dolls, many of them not knowing a thing about Russian art history and traditions.
Pink Poppies from pinkpoppies1991 said 8 years ago
Interesting!!
baconsquarefarm from baconsquarefarm said 8 years ago
Artmind has been one of my favorite shops on Etsy, thanks for sharing your story with all of us and your beautiful work as well.
Moira Neilson from PALEOLOCHIC said 8 years ago
Congratulation Mitsy, I love to see you here!
Susmitha Subbaraju from artbysusmitha said 8 years ago
I've been a fan of Mitsy's 'feelings' for a long time now. It heartens me to hear her beautiful story. Congratulations on your 'best tummy feeling', Mitsy. :)
Laura Prill from lauraprill said 8 years ago
Delightful post, thank you!
Kim Nijsten from viltalakim said 8 years ago
wow mooie reportage Mitsy!! ben blij dat ik je ken :) Je Project is en blijft geweldig
Tracy from designlab443 said 8 years ago
lovely video, thank you for sharing your 99 feelings!
Sigmosaics from Sigmosaics said 8 years ago
dear mitsy .. it is pure joy to see where you have come to, to have seen your journey and watched it grow along the way. Congratulations for this beautiful portrait, so rich and so emotional. It is with all my heart that I will always wish the very best for you. Yay for the joy of babies!! I saw your glowing picture on your newsletter .. it makes me smile. My own treasures of yours are always near me .. they have had many journeys. Many hugs my friend xox
LauraGourmel from LauraGourmel said 8 years ago
Wonderful work! I love it
Devon Specht from EbbAndFlow09 said 8 years ago
What a stunning video...and such a startlingly connective story. I think everyone can identify, at one time or another, with a struggle to understand their own thoughts and feelings. This is a truly beautiful expression of that. Really special :)
Bénédicte Gelé from benedictegele said 8 years ago
A beautiful video (love the music!) for a wonderful project! Mitsy, you're touching me.
Darcy Tozier from darcytozier said 8 years ago
Such a rich and fulfilling project. The resulting body of work is so simple yet delightfully evocative. Mitsy, you have cut to the core of what all artists are striving to acheive. Kudos.
Monique Flannagan from BlueSquiggle said 8 years ago
Awesome! Love this! Such a great minimalist style! Repetition of an art piece can really put you in touch with the quieter voices in your inner self. I'm inspired! These types of articles are encouraging! Congrats on your feature!
Paul Fiorello from DancingMoonLLC said 8 years ago
Hi Mitsy, I love the concept of the ceramic Matryoshka dolls. Beautiful designs. Good luck.
Lisa Giddings from LiliDMagpieCreations said 8 years ago
Beautiful and heartfelt work! The video really captures the deep emotional connection and love that you bring to your work. :)
Jeanne from FromJeanne said 8 years ago
Great! I love your work
Mary Reed from mdollshop said 8 years ago
Thank you for sharing your feelings. Great heart warming story...Your artwork speaks beautiful volumes.
Michelle and Dave from EviesToolEmporium said 8 years ago
So happy to hear Mitsy's journey! Amazing, creative, wonderful artist!
Ryn from TheHoneyCup said 8 years ago
I know I'm a bit late, but Thank you for sharing your story and your journey. :) It's truly inspiring!
Misty from babeinablanket said 8 years ago
This is by far the best Etsy video I've seen. Thanks for sharing!
Tabitha Urch from THEMADPOTTERDESIGN said 6 years ago
Amazing!
zeesi from Zeesi said 6 years ago
beautiful, touching, may you have much joy from your little baby
Tola Laseinde from DetolaAndGeek said 6 years ago
I was so moved and close to tears. So real. Whenever I finish one of my colourful handmade lampshades, I too in a way am expressing my feelings from inside out. Thank you, Tola x
Debra Gilstrap from gilstrapdesigns said 5 years ago
I like this!