Once In A Blue Moon... Bellymasking by Lori A. Tiller
What to expect if you decide to have a bellymask created...(click here) | Some Examples of My Work... (click here)

Welcome to my website!  Thinking about having me create a bellymask for you?  To learn more please read on...

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Welcome to my website!  My name is Lori A. Tiller and I have created this website to let people know that "Bellymasking" is now available to pregnant women in the Cattaraugus and Allegany County area of Western New York!    I have been an artist for over 15 years. I am a 1995  graduate of Alfred University's College of Ceramics and Design with a BFA.  I have experience with all  types of artistic medium including:  painting, photography, sculpture, drawing, glass blowing and pottery.  I also obtained a degree in Education from Alfred.  I am a mother of a beautiful 3yr old daughter, Sydney... so, I too have experience with the wonders and beauty of pregnancy, child birth and breastfeeding.  I only wish that I had been able to do a bellymask of my big tummy!  This is one of the reasons why I decided to offer this artform to expectant mother's in my local area.  It is an opportunity to give you a unique experience to always remember what you looked like and what it felt like to be carrying your precious baby.  The best time to cast is near the last month or in the 7th month of a "high risk" pregnancy (just incase he or she decides to make an early appearance.)  You can even have your bellymask done while on bed rest... it's the best position for masking.  Good luck to you in raising your little one... enjoy every moment because it goes by fast!       

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Bellymasks are profoundly personal statements about a woman's pregnancy.  Although every woman is different, many share the following reasons for wanting a bellymask...

A Unique memento of a woman's pregnancy that will last a lifetime.

A celebration of a first, last or any pregnancy.

Loving proof to children that their mothers were proud and happy to be pregnant.

An empowering statement about the beauty of the pregnant form.

A way to involve family in the birth process by having them decorate the mask.

A creative, artistic means for women to express their feelings toward pregnancy and motherhood.

 

 

 

 

Feb. 2004 I recently did a show with Babies R Us located in Rochester New York. We had a great turn out!

Dec. 2003 I was at the University of Rochester participating in a "Mothering the Mother" program. I met many wonderful women and expectant Mom's. I am thankful for these opportunities.

Summer of 2002 I had a great time participating in Olean's Art in the Park as well as the 2nd annual India Fest in Gargoyle Park and the 2nd annual Cuba Art Show. I met many wonderful people who wanted to learn about bellymasking and why a woman might make the choice to have one made of her pregnancy.  

Bellymasking has now had a new boost!  ABC's Regis and Kelly show weekday mornings featured Kelly's bellymask this past month.  Bellymasks are the new way for a woman to express herself through a  personal art form!

Bellymasking has also been seen on the TODAY show, Oprah Show, and TLC's "A Bably Story". Bellymasking is also seen in all Pregnancy magazines.

Please visit my Geocities website and become a member of my Yahoo! Group! Here are the links:

Geocities Web Site

Yahoo! Bellymasking Group

Business Phone 716-373-3005