On the 11th day of Christmas I received this breathtaking ornament from JoAnnA Pierotti. I have always been a fan of JoAnnA’s work and to think I have a JoAnnA original makes me giddy inside. There is a distinctive quality to her work, which I can not find the words to properly describe. Her use of the vintage and antique mixed with the modern is always a treat for the eyes; for example, this exceptional ornament. If you visit JoAnnA’s blog, she describes the process of creating the doll face. I had always thought she had an endless box of old timey doll heads. Imagine my
surprise to find they were in fact altered and antiqued!
I have known of JoAnnA through reputation over the last few years. It was not until we connected through Art Pub where I had the extreme pleasure of getting to know her. She is one of those rare folks you meet, who is genuinely nice. You almost want to pinch yourself because she is too good to be true! She is also a huge inspiration to me. As a breast cancer survivor, she has taught me hope and faith does exist even in the bleakest conditions. She has handled extremely difficult situations with 
grace and pose. She is one of my heroes. : D
Thank you JoAnnA for this extraordinary piece of art and Christmas cheer!
Wow, what amazing ornaments! Next year, I have to do this for sure!
Posted by: Sue Pieper | December 15, 2007 at 03:53 PM