This is kind of a long post with lots of pictures (I like pictures) and links about kind of smallish creatures...... ;)
I want to
share this other soft spot of mine, my other desire, a possible challenge ?
something I really want to give a serious go a little more at some stage. I started the odd project over the years and some of those are still waiting patiently (as if they have a choice ? - see pics of them below-) to be finished .... if I ever will, because by the time I make some time for them I have other ideas about them already. Now,
with having the school holiday kids program in my Art studio for the last 2
weeks, I had been looking for something "simple" to do myself and I made
up some super simple calico shapes and stuffed them and started painting
little faces. The first two born the other day, I gave wings and they became little
angels
(a little like my Matryoshka dolls I did a few years ago)
the
last one is a free little spirit and I really dig her!
But seriously, I
have been admiring very special dolls for quite a while now. I would
love to make some of these really really GR8 and amazingly beautiful
dolls. I am in love with the
out-of-this-world-oh-so-super-gorgeousilistic dolls by Nefer Kane
and the tender, fine faces by Paulette Goodreau
but also the grungier folky-arty cloth dolls by some dollmakers like
Gritty Jane, and the Steampunky ones by Paula Nerhus and there are so
many more.
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| Tim Burton - dollmaker extraordinaire |
Of
course I understand that it takes time and practise and YEARS of
improvement, just like painting and sketching and everything else for
that matter. So ....
one day .... I guess when my days have 48 hours and my weeks have 21 days
and I will be immortal hehe......but before all that, I WILL make some more
"simple" dolls for sure
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| cloth doll wip 1 |
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| same doll wip 2 |
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| face start |
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| face done ? |
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| not happy with the nose, but ah well |
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| want to finish her regardless |
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| see where she ended up, stuck in a pot with legs up and all ? |
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| this one is even an earlier one, kinda creepy actually.... |
♥
6 comments:
I so understand this post :) I've been drooling over art dolls for a while now and would love to get better at them. My poor zombie has been sat on the shelf looking at me accusingly for months.
Can't wait to see what else you do - love that Tim Burton pic.
Wow, you've been really busy! Yes totally wonderful journey of your art and dolly love!
I love all your dolls, Joyce! They all have their own merit, uniqueness and wonderful design!
I think you are off to an amazing start! I chuckled when I saw the pic of your doll parts sticking out of the pot....heehee...
If it were a plant, I guess it would be a Dollia (Dahlia), get it?
I know, I'm just a big dork :)
It's great to see your fingers dipped in so many pots!
Ooh a woman of so many talents! I love the softness of the one you called 'free spirit'
I love your dolls already, Joyce------especially the angels and the red-headed freckled dollie, and the free spirit that I saw on Cloth and Clay. I wish I had 48 hours in my day, too----There are so many wonderful artistic outlets to enjoy! I'm pretty sure I'm going to like looking at your blog here and the other work you do. I'll take a peek around : )
Best,
Kim @ Bonne Nuit Designs
I love your dolls, especially the angel ones and free spirit!
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