JOAN
CABARRUS
Through Creating Art, I Want to Help a Person Heal from the Loss of a Pet and Create Public Animal Sculptures made out of Recycled Materials. Through Teaching Art, I Want To Cultivate Courage, Resourcefulness, Creativity, and Time Management.
The Artist: Joan Cabarrus, JFCRN
I taught myself to sculpt while working as a geriatric/rehabilitation nurse in February 2018. This sparked something in me, and I soon realized a new purpose as an artist: creating customized sculptures for those grieving the loss of a pet. Now, I use my talents to encourage creativity, resourcefulness, time management, courage, and compassion towards dogs, cats, and other animals through my sculpting video tutorials and published books and other creative products. I founded JFCRN Limited Company and created a sculpting product line, Doggo Bake Animal Sculptures. ("JFCRN" is derived from my initials and pays tribute to my time helping others as a registered nurse.)
My video productions showcase a variety of sculpting processes and explorations and bridge the gap between sculpture and music, which I create in my leisure time. You can find my videos, as well as episodes of my entertaining web show, The Doggo Bake Show, on YouTube.
Thank You VoyageAustin Magazine for the Feature
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MY STUDENTS' PROGRESS USING MY BOOK TUTORIALS
Sue, a follower of the Handmade Pet Sculptures by JFCRN Facebook page, purchased the book DIY Realistic Dog Sculptures 1. With a background in portrait painting, Sue decided to expand her artistic skills through sculpture. Even though she is comfortable creating two-dimensional works of art, Sue was nervous about creating realistic sculptures until she found Joan Cabarrus's book.
After purchasing the book, Sue immediately started her first sculpture, with astounding results. She was able to follow Joan's technique and apply the instructions for sculpting a short-haired dog to create a sculpture of a German Shepherd.
Sue reached out to Joan for a critique. She shared pictures of her progress, and Joan was able to provide valuable feedback.
After several days of sculpting, Sue's finished product was unbelievably well made. We couldn't believe this was her first time sculpting! Here are some pictures of Sue's sculpting journey. from beginning to the end. Thank you, Sue, for giving us permission to share your experience.
A recipient of a JFCRN Custom Pet Sculptures 7 inch full figure commission piece for Christmas.
I AM A SUPPORTER OF NON-PROFIT ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS
I support and donate monthly to Junglekeepers to help maintain the ecosystem and give animals in the wild a thriving and safe place to live and Austin Bulldog Rescue to help more homeless bulldogs in need with new loving families.
I AM A MEMBER OF NON-PROFIT CREATIVE COMMUNITIES
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The Austin Creative Reuse is now my chosen creative home base for teaching my craft in our Austin community. This non-profit organization encourages art teachers, crafters, and everyone to reuse, upcycle or recycle supplies and tools that were donated to them. This also gives people access to affordable workshops and art lessons which perfectly aligns with my mission to cultivate resourcefulness and the staff here are supportive.
2018
August
Business Registered
Social Media Accounts Initiated
Member: Colorado Business Committee for the Arts
2019
Denver Pet Expo 2019: Vendor and Sponsor
Fox31 and CBS Denver News Feature
Book Published: DIY Realistic Dog Sculptures 1. Book Published
Made To Order Podcast Feature
"9 Best New Polymer Clay Books To Read in 2019" by BookAuthority
Member: Foothills Art Center, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Jury of two art shows
Facebook Followers: 4,400+
IG Followers: 2,000+
2020
"8 Best New Polymer Clay Books
To Read in 2020" by BookAuthority
Member: National Sculpture Society, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts
Education: Art MBA Online Courses
Clothing Sponsorship from: NVME Clothing
VIDCON 2020 (cancelled>pandemic)
Donor: Denver Metro Area Artist COVID-19 Relief Fund
Book Published: 4 Books Published
Member: Society of Animal Artists
JFCRN® Trademark Official
From Sole Proprietorship to LLC, New Business Name:
JFCRN Limited
2021
YouTube: Joan Cabarrus Presents
The Doggo Bake Show
Doggo Bake™ Animal Sculptures E-Commerce Launch
New Instagram name:
@The_DoggoBake_Show
@joan_cabarrus
Doggo Bake® Trademark Official
Commissions Closed from July 2021 - TBA
Relocated to Austin, Texas
Doggo Bake® Animal Sculptures Transitioning to Digital Sculpting Product Line
Member: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum, Austin Tx/Torch Bearer
Sponsor to: Skater at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
Business Name Updated:
JFCRN Limited Company
2022
My Workshops: Monthly Family Day at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum, Austin
2023
Education: Communication Skills for Professionals Certificate Program at The University of Texas at Austin
Book Published: 4 Books
Monthly Donor: Emancipet,
Austin Humane Society
Attendee: Emancipet 24th Anniversary Gala
Member: Bee Caves Art Foundation,
International Polymer Clay Association
2024
Goals: Publish 3 Books
Monthly Donor: Junglekeepers, Austin Bulldog Rescue, Emancipet
My Community Workshops: Austin Creative Reuse,
Bee Caves Art Foundation
Sponsor and Volunteer for: Austin Filipino-American Association: Philippine Independence Gala 2024
Private Workshop: ACR Partnering with Bat Conservation International and Austin Youth River Watch, Bat Sculpture (Mrs. Batreuse) from Recycled Plastics
Sponsor for: Filipino Young Professionals (FYP) Annual Filipino Day Market Oct. 2024: Aswang (Filipino Folklore Monster) Sculpting Workshop
Volunteer for: Querencia at Barton Creek: Monthly Sculpting for the Elderly
In-kind Donations for: Austin Creative Reuse: Two Ovens for Art Teachers/ACR Workshops
Sculpting Video Content for: BAT WEEK 2024, Supported by BATCON.org
Contest Participant: Austin Creative Reuse's Q3 Reuse & [Re]Think CD Case Challenge Winner: Dragonfly Sculpture Made Out of CD Cases
Sponsor and Donations for: Austin Wildlife Rescue: 7th Annual Caring Critter Brunch 2024, Armadillo Sponsorship and Books Donated for Online Silent Auction
2025
Goals: Publish 2 Books
Youtube: Joan Cabarrus Presents
Fast Polymer Clay Show
Monthly Donor: Junglekeepers, Austin Bulldog Rescue,
Memberships: International Polymer Clay Association