abouttheartist

Many moons ago, from 1994 to 2003, my business was formerly known
as "Wisterian Moon" and based in California. My life journey took a
few wild bends and after several changes and feeling a little tattered, I
have finally landed with peace in my heart in the beautiful Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia. I have found internal joy, happiness, and harmony.
Blessed, excited, and inspired by the farms and countryside, I have thus
birthed my new business "Tattered Moon". All of my designs are
original and one-of-a-kind. Although I have a B.A. Degree in the
Arts, I am a self-taught doll maker. I have no real formal way of
beginning my process. I just start playing with textured fabrics and
digging through my many, many boxes of treasures. From there I start
cutting. The textures and objects tell me what to do and I just listen.
Every once in a while, I will create a little sketch or paper pattern just to
keep me in line. People often ask: "What inspires you?" The answer is
simple: Everything! I am inspired by all the places I've explored and the
people I have met. My passion for details is intense! Whether I am
people-watching in the city, exploring an old dilapidated barn, hiking in
the forest, antiquing, or jumping around a junkyard, my creative pulse is
constantly beating. I hope my creations bring a smile to your face and
warmth to your soul.
Cheers!
Lurena Sheary-Williamson