#MaryannaHoggatt

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September 11, 2018

“FIGHT FOR YOUR DREAMS”

by Maryanna Hoggatt

Portland, Oregon artist and author Maryanna Hoggatt, aka Leetlewolf, is the creator of the Animal Battles series of illustrations, producing cute yet complex work that appeals to both adults and children. Overcup Press says her army of beasts dressed in children’s clothing are “playful and light-hearted without being overwhelmingly whimsical” and successfully capture narratives, human tendencies, and emotions. “They never seem to express uncertainty, and instead maintain an uplifting sense of optimism and positivity when faced with overcoming challenges.” In 2014, only a year after making art her full-time work, Hoggatt shared a sampling of her upbeat work for Forest for the Trees NW—apparently appealing to her adult fans at Second Profession Brewing on NE 59th Ave at Sandy Blvd.  @maryannahoggatt  @overcupbooks  @secondprofessionbrewing  @ffttnw

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Let Them Speak - #talltreesofportland artist @leetlewolf at @ponyclubpdx #portland #oregon #art #travel #book #maryannahoggatt

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About to receive my first human visitor to the studio makeup dept. 🎨 Work in progress for the 2016 Ema Show with @helliongallery, opening in Tokyo, Portland, and Paris.

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Summer 2014, NE Sandy. Maryanna Hoggatt. Forest for the Trees, FFTTNW.

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Stoked I finally got to see these in person last night! @leetlewolf #maryannahoggatt #animalbattle #sculpey #helliongallery (at Hellion Gallery)

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Put A Bird In It -- Featured Maker, Maryanna Hoggatt

First, she shared the secret thoughts of bartenders with her hilarious two-volume-comic Adult Babysitting. Then, she created a jaw-dropping illustrated series about "the internal struggle to bring ideas and dreams to life against our most powerful enemies: Fear and Doubt." (We know, right?!)  THEN, as if to taunt us with her genius, she taught herself to sculpt, and blew Portland's mind with some of the most gorgeous and soul-wrenching collections created. Now, beloved Portland illustrator gone sculptor, Maryanna Hoggatt brings her Animal Battle to Put A Bird In It, and boy are we excited.

All Photos Courtesy of Maryanna Hoggatt 

LND: Tell us about how you ended up building your first birdhouse for WeMake.

MH: I was at WeMake last year, and I had a lot of artist friends who were participating -- there was such a great variety of results! Last year, I wasn't sculpting, and this year I am, so it totally makes more sense for me to participate this time around. Last year, I made a silkscreen poster of one of my Animal Battle houses-- I started playing around with the environments that they were going to inhabit, and that was the first one I did. Now, I can flex my sculpting muscle, and it's for such a good cause.

LND: Can you tell us more about your process? How do you do this?

MH: Well, it's very rich in fantasy, and there's a really strong narrative in this world that is taking place. All the animals are named and have roles and purpose in this world. What I normally do for the process, is start with a drawing that I'll turn into a sculpture. And then, I color the drawing, and measure it out. And I just start sculpting and I make sure that everything matches those dimensions as I go along. 

LND: How long does it take?

MH: All my sculptures usually take about two weeks.

LND: So the sculptures are to scale for your drawings?

MH: Yes. Everything I sculpt is to scale. I thought about making this birdhouse bigger, but then, I decided not to. ...Birds are small. I don't know what's going to happen to it after Design Week, but I'd like to make sure it's at least functional, like, there's even an actual birdbath in here. It's funny how this project came along, and I already had an idea that I painted months ago, so it only seemed natural for me to run with that I idea.

LND: Is there anything different about the house that you've done?

MH: It's a very basic process, but if I don't map it out, then there could be some very big mistakes in the foundation of it. I hadn't built a structure before, so I expected that this was going to be new and interesting. This was a big experiment for me. I've been watching some Youtube tutorials and nerdy dollhouse tutorials, and on building model train towns-- educating myself. Oh, and there are lights incorporated in it! [Click here to see them in action]

LND: So, you have this story. Can you tell me more about where it came from? 

MH: This is the furthest I've taken it. I don't really go so far when I'm doing 3D work; it sort of just lives in my head. I guess, that's working towards someday, maybe, an actual storybook, and I'm playing with it.

LND: We should be so lucky.

[decembercarson]

See! Katie really DOES look like the sculpture at Hellion Gallery! #maryannahoggatt #thearmiesgather dogs #portland #pdxart (at Hellion Gallery)

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#talltreesofportland artists @leetlewolf & @spectralgardens #sketchtab #portland #oregon #sketch #art #travel #book #maryannahoggatt #jenniferparks

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Fuck Fascists - bumpy road ahead. #talltreesofportland artist @leetlewolf #portland #oregon #art #travel #book #maryannahoggatt

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@leetlewolf sculpture on display @giganticbrewing for the 5th anniversary week. Stop by and check out all the work from artists who have designed labels for us over the years. #maryannahoggatt #beer #portland

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Ebi chan enjoying his copy of "Tolly" from #talltreesofportland & @helliongallery artist @leetlewolf. He needs help in the bravery department. Available from @overcupbooks. #maryannahoggatt #portland #oregon #tolly #hellionalumni #book

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#talltreesofportland artist @leetlewolf has a book coming out with my publisher. ・・・ Starting at 9am PST tomorrow (Feb 1st), @overcupbooks is offering a special TOLLY presale package. For $100 you can receive an autographed copy of “Tolly” and this hand-embellished/signed print, “Love March". Limited to 150 orders. Link will be posted in my bio, or you can visit Overcupbooks.com #portland #oregon #art #travel #book #TollyTheBook #maryannahoggatt

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"Wish for courage" - Detail shot from @leetlewolf for the Ema show Portland that opens First Thursday April 7th at Hellion. More info 👉👉 http://www.helliongallery.com/next-month/2nd-annual-ema-show/ - #maryannahoggatt #emashow2016 #hellion2016 #tokyo #paris #portland #fox

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#talltreesofportland artist Maryanna Hoggatt ・・・ Built a small paper forest on my dining table yesterday. #TollyTheBook #tollyventures #maryannahoggatt

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#talltreesofportland & @helliongallery artist Maryanna Hoggatt ・・・ Spending gloomy days indoors turning a thrift shop purse into a tiny basket. 🎶Chelsea Bridge - Duke Ellington🎶 #tollythebook #Tollyventures #maryannahoggatt

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"Tolly's Sculpture Repair" is a bit difficult to find but all good spots are worth the journey. Turn right at the red mushroom then look for the old tree stump next to the creek. These pieces from Paris are now good as new for next months show in Tokyo. Thanks @leetlewolf. #tollysculpturerepair #maryannahoggatt #fastandaffordable