Local Focal Point: Lazy Voodoo (8 photos)

In an effort to encourage Sault consumers to support the area's increasing and creative arts scene, SooToday.com hopes our readers will consider shopping local this holiday season.

From now until Christmas, we will be showcasing the work of local artists and craftspeople with this new weekly feature.

This week's feature highlight's the work of Aleisha Chapman and Lazy Voodoo.

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Sault Ste. Marie artist Aleisha Chapman, owner and creator of Lazy Voodoo, creates whimsical and truly one of a kind mixed media soft sculpture puppets and dolls.

To view a gallery of her creations, please click here

About Lazy Voodoo

Lazy Voodoo was born out of sibling rivalry.

Aleisha Chapman (owner/designer) was challenged by her brother to leave realism behind and attempt to create something new.

She then drew a comic of her brother with these creepy cute puppets hanging from a tree, and was inspired.

With the support of her art professor she created paintings surrounding this intriguing cast of creepy characters, and from the paintings grew the actual dolls.

The "puppets" were originally based on members of her family, but have since grown into their own family tree with very twisted branches.

For more information, or to make a Lazy Voodoo purchase, visit the official website, Facebook page, or Etsy shop .

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