Friday, September 10, 2010

Zombie Hand Giveaway and Interview w/ Artist Daphne White

Daphne White grew up watching Chiller Theatre with Bill Cardille (Chilly Billy) and fell in love with the Horror genre. She spent 11 years as a Radioman/communications in the United States Navy. While overseas, she organized and produced a Haunted House to raise money for the Girl and Boy guides of Australia. She has acted in several Haunted Houses and dresses up like a zombie whenever she can. Daphne supports her local businesses and artists and is an active contributor and displays her dolls in local art studios. She grew up in Pittsburgh Pa. and now calls Wichita Ks. home. Her hand made dolls are cute and creepy and we sat down to talk about how she got into making them.


Q: When did you start your handmade making dolls?

A: I started making these spookie creatures a year ago. I was attracted to the prim dolls and extreme primitive dolls. I wanted something a little more darker, bloodier, so I thought I would try my hand at making what I wanted.

Q: What goes into the making of one of them?

A: I free hand sketch, hand sew and/or paint them. Bodies are stuffed with poly-fill and love. It takes two to three days to make one doll. All are OOAK (One Of A Kind)

Q: Where do you come up with the ideas for your dolls?


A: I grew up loving the Horror genre, I watch Horror movies all the time. My favorite movie is Night Of The Living Dead original. I have a passion for zombies and Indie Horror movies. Alot of my ideas stem from images and characters from various Horror movies.

Q: Where can we learn more and where can your dolls be purchased?

A: I show my dolls at local art galleries. (Delano, Ks.)  Visit my blog at earthdancedaph.blogspot.com. Interested in having a doll made? email me at earthdancedaph@yahoo.com want to learn more about Horror movies? Come visit horror-movies.ca and tell them thedeadshallrule sent you!



And now for the giveaway!!!

Daphne has been gracious enough to give one lucky DBH reader the change to win one of her hand made creations...a plush Zombie hand! The hand itself is gray with black fingernails and a white bone protruding from the wrist. Also, I'll be throwing in some random horror goodies for the winner to enjoy! So how can you win? Easy! Just leave a comment to this post with your name and email! The winner will be announced Sept. 24th so get entering!

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Too cool!

Jeremy [Retro] said...

she has some great art... and such a nice person...

iZombie

Chad said...

That is truly awesome!

Chad Milburn

rightguard at gmail dot com

Justin T Coons said...

Awesome!

Justin Coons
justintcoons(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the interview Daph,you are very talented.Love the dolls,hugs.Joyce

joyce sexton
joycejco@hotmail.com

Eric Polk said...

Ahh a fellow Pittsburgher! I don't what it is about our town and horror. Maybe it's the sandwiches from Primanti Bros. Ummm, sandwiches stuffed with cole slaw, fries, and meat...

Cynthia said...

I used to make dolls and scary subjects were a favorite of mine. I'm not so creative these days so it's lovely to see someone else working the muse.

ZOMBIE HAYES said...

My kids would love this! HA!

Thanks,

Zombie Hayes
hch91@hotmail.com

Stephanie said...

Awesome giveaway thanks!
stephaniergrant(at)aol(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Love your dolls Daph


xoxoxox


rachelvillalobos1@hotmail.com

Alex said...

Neat!

Alex DiVincenzo
alex@horror-101.com

Unknown said...

Patrick
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ZedWord said...

Always down for some zombie swag.

Aaron
Zedwordblog@gmail.com

Morphine said...

Love this blog, zombie swag, and Daphne's work!

Keya
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Creepy Glowbugg said...

I am a huge fan of zombies and hand made art. Happy to have found you!!

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Kristi Dorson said...

I approve of handmade horror! Thanks for sharing this with us!

kristi AT thedorsons DOT com

Anonymous said...

Luis Perez
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Jennifer said...

Awesome contest!! Thanks guys!
Eviljen
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Corpse S. Chris said...

So weird and cool.

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buddhistzombie said...

So awesome! These are really unique!

Cory Pelc
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Anonymous said...

sounds sweet. I'm goin to the weekend of horrors in burbank next month. If I win I'm gonna have Bruce Campbell sign sign it


chris mayne

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Shredi Knight said...

Yay, zombie hands!

Ryan Kinney

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Komrad Joy Killer said...

Her dolls are unusual and i would love to know where to purchase one!

Anonymous said...

Betsy Brown
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They are so cute! :D