When I started work on this doll I had in mind a slightly different body shape. I've been playing around with several new body shapes for a while and as a result this little lady has straighter arms, a bit of structure in her shoulders, shes taller, head is slightly smaller and she has a waist! I was inspired by my little collection of antique wooden dutch dolls (which are dotted around my shelves - love them) I also took some inspiration from the old boudoir dolls of the late 20's and early 30's.
I will be working a little more on this creation, as I want to give her some Skis and some white boots with tiny black buttons down the side.
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| Centre: Maureen O'Sullivan |
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| I've given her cupid bow lips and added snowdrops to her lashes. She has a felt jacket, hat and mittens - onto which I have stitched a Nordic pattern. Her baggy skipants, top and scarf are made with vintage fabrics. |
.....Her hair is proper old vintage mohair - probably the very same used on old boudoir dolls and wigs. Its quite rough to the touch but works perfectly.
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| Bette Davis |
My world is currently quite chaotic and although my chaos is relatively organised It doesn't stop me from feeling just ever so slightly under pressure. I love what I do and would probably work around the clock - locked in a world of feathers, fabrics, old movies and vintage childrens books. However I'm mighty glad my delightful little boy and supportive husband force me to switch off once in a while. In an attempt to organise my creativity and produce some creations and illustrations I'm desperate to start work on, I won't be accepting anymore commission requests for a while. I'm very excited by the list of custom orders I do have but have to draw a line under accepting work for the time being.. I'm sure you understand.
Thankyou to those who purchased a corsage or doll from my Etsy shop earlier in the week. What a success those corsages were - maybe I'll make some more!
Also this week I've started a website! I've been meaning to do this for sometime and once I got started I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It's still in its early stages but it means you can view my work at a glance in the galleries, instead of trawling back through blog posts. I'd love you to check it out and let me know what you think.?
I also got a beautiful new printer this week and as soon as I get my head around how it works and connect it up to my laptap (correction my husband connects it up to my laptop) I hope to produce a collection of good quality prints for my shop. Excited!
Have a wonderful weekend x
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| Norma Shearer sporting skiwear in the mountains of Switzerland |
So cute :)
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