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Keely Benkey

Artist in progress

Interests: vinyl toys, doll making, drawing, jewelry making, journaling, low brow art, i am interested in all types of art: painting, sewing. i am inspired by polynesian/tiki art, tim burton and the nightmare before christmas, and comic art to name a few. i love movies and netflix!

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Jul 15, 2013

"Island of Misfit Dolls" at Dollirium Gallery

Here are my latest submissions going to Dollirium Art Doll Emporium in London, Ontario, Canada. "Play With Us" "Play With Us" details "Frost Bite" "Candy Coma" "Visions of Sugar" The show runs from Dec. 9th through Feb. 2nd. Contact the... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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New little Sprouts

These are some new little art dolls that I made that remind me of turnips or rutabagas or something, so I'm calling them sprouts and I have just listed them in my etsy shop. Well, the pink one in the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 7, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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One week left to save 40%

Only seven days left on the big Stray Stitches sale going on at my etsy shop. Save 40% on anything in my store when you use the coupon code: septembersale at checkout! That means you could save over $40 on... Continue reading

Posted Sep 24, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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It's a BIG Stray Stitches Sale!!!

That's right, "Sale Bunny" doesn't lie. From now until the end of September everything in my etsy shop is 40% off! Everything - including art dolls, jewelry, journals, tutorials, the works! I would really like to clear out items in... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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Gallery Round-Up

My dolls are venturing far and wide, so I thought I'd give an update about where you might be able to see and purchase them. First off is Dollirium Art Doll Gallery in London, Ontario, Canada. They are gearing up... Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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"Sanctuary" at Cactus Gallery

I'm proud to be participating in a group art show at Cactus Gallery called "Sanctuary". I loved the title of this show and my wheels started turning towards a different doll form than I've been doing lately. It was fun... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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Making room . . .

Going through my art and deciding to purge to make more room on shelves for new art. I've decided to sell some of my original art journals on my etsy site. Some of these were class samples, and one I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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Sylvie the doll from France needs a home

I know, this doll is not my usual style. She was a workshop sample from some time back that I unboxed recently. I decided to give her a revamping - stylewise, and list her on my etsy site. Please check... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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Torin the Protector on sale!

Putting this dude on sale in my etsy shop! He's pretty cool and looking for a good home! Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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It was a great time at the Mission Viejo Arts Alive Festival. What an awesome event!! my booth with shopper Johnynne Helm visiting. daughter Gina made me a great sign daughter Gerianne and Anabelle came by, those eyes! Marty was... Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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Come see us this weekend at Arts Alive in Mission...

Come see us this weekend at Arts Alive in Mission Viejo. Saturday 12-8, Sunday 12-5! Super fun event in a beautiful setting! Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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Poor neglected blog! Is there anybody out there? Hello? Hope so, hope you might come back and visit me here as I am newly committed to posting more. Things have been nutty so far this year with preparations for a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2012 at Stray Stitches

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Christmas Angel

I made two of these guys this year for gifts. One was for a gift exchange for my local artists group, Orange County Art Makers, at our annual Christmas luncheon. We always have such a great time and this year... Continue reading

Posted Dec 20, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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It's officially xmas at Stray Stitches

My latest little dollies with lots of holiday flare are now available in my etsy shop. Also if anyone is thinking about a special handmade gift for a certain someone or even for yourself I am taking custom orders and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Marty's 50th Birthday

It was a few weeks agao but I'm finally getting to upload some pictures. We all had such a wonderful time enjoying Marty's 50th birthday. He wanted to get all his siblings together and go to Catalina Island. This is... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Adding Stocking Stuffers on Etsy

I just uploaded some cute little stocking stuffer items and Christmas gift ideas to my etsy shop. First are some fun resin rings I made using faces from my art dolls. I will be adding many more as I make... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Away they go . . .

These babies are on their way to Pop Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico for the "Pop Love" show running through Dec. Hope they will find nice homes! Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Stray Stitches Vol. II by Keely Benkey-Reichman | Make Your Own Book Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Anniversary prezzies

I made Marty a Grinch doll for our second aniversary, he's a big fan of the green guy! and I got him a couple of good cigars Marty gave me two beautiful pieces of artwork, they're mid-century, glass mosiac We... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Openning Night at Cactus Gallery

Here I am with my work for the Dia de los Muertos show at Cactus Gallery. Check their blog for all the artwork that is available - show runs through Nov. 8th. And now time for some grandma bragging .... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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I'll be at Cactus Gallery!!

for their 7th annual Dia de los Muertos show, "Muerto en Vida" I'm a late entry so I'm not named on the post card but I will have 4 dolls on display. I'm excited to be included and anxious to... Continue reading

Posted Sep 30, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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A doll commission

This is a doll that I just finished for a friend who sent me a couple of sweaters to felt up and use. I think it turned out nicely. Continue reading

Posted Sep 27, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Pictures of my newest dolls

I just finished uploading my newest dolls to my etsy store. I am really happy about how these dolls are turning out, they even have a little story. They are all inhabitants of the Land of Elsewhere. There is a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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Pictures from artwalk at Violet Hour Studio

I just have a few pictures taken at the Fullerton Art walk at Violet Hour studio. I am hoping to have a few more later, for now I hope you enjoy these. It was a wonderful evening where several old... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2011 at Stray Stitches

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