Each of my dolls is one of a kind, and is completely designed and carefully crafted by myself. The dolls are made from cloth, and firmly stuffed. I paint the heads using traditional brush techniques. The heads are round, but the faces are flat, with the trompe l’oeil illusion of facial features created entirely with paint. Clothing is made from antique or vintage fabrics and trims.
I am inspired, awed, and ultimately set free by the huge history of oil painting, and by the American folk portraits. I am also inspired by great doll makers of the past. You may see the influence of Izannah Walker, Kathe Kruse, the Columbian Doll and the Alabama Baby in my work.
Other Dolls Currently Available
Edyth:
Portrait at left is larger than life to show her wonderful folk art face Her hair is painted in a favorite style of long curls. Notice the Linen under things trimmed with lace and tucks
Penelope:
Here she is in her undergarments made of linen and lace. Perhaps she waits for her now owner to make her a dress?
Her traditional hairstyle includes twelve long curls.
That being said, here is something new--Snow Babies!
Each snow baby has an individually hand painted face. Bodies are needle felted from pure new wool. Standing babies are six to six-and-a-half inches tall. Sitting babies are around four inches tall. They are jointed at shoulders, and the standing ones are also jointed at the hips, so they can be posed sitting.
Special price for the Holidays: $119, plus $9 shipping.
Please email with questions, and for ordering instructions.
Oh yes! And also...Bear Babies!
Made from the softest new wool, each with a unique hand painted face. (I do paint each one myself.)
