I was introduced to Art Dolls about 20 years ago. Fabric remains my favorite medium and art dolls offer endless opportunities to play.
I have a copy of this book & still love pouring over the details of all the collaborative dolls
made by the participants.
Using a section of fabric from a silk screen print I did in college, feathers from my husbands bird hunting successes, and beads I made this Native American doll for a fund raiser.
Raised on Betsy McCall dolls I used that as a jumping off point for a
submission to a fiber art exhibit I entered last year.
Here is a link to the rest of the story about this doll & her outfits from an earlier blog post.
One that hangs from a hook on the pegboard in my studio.
A true master of the craft is Mr. Finch.
I have a rather large collection dolls saved on a Pinterest board with plans to
play with lots of designs.
The Crone was an elaborate pattern and my first attempt at doll making.
She gets to come out and play every Halloween.
Her curled up toes, hand dyed dress, & bloomers are fun.
It is funny, until very recently I hadn't heard about art dolls, and now I am hooked!
ReplyDeleteI am SO in love with the crone!!!
In my house she would come out all year :)
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Glad to see someone else is hooked on Art Dolls. Your posts on self care are full of good advice. I'll be watching.
DeleteArt dolls are on my to try list. I have worked with the idea digitally but not the 3d touch and feel ones. Maybe sometime. You have some inspiring ones shown here.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see your digital versions! I have a bunch of interesting faces saved to play with in 2 D
DeleteI find dolls somewhat creepy (old childhood fear), but I do love the creativity here. Especially the rabbit, and the crone is wonderful too. :)
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Thanks. I don't want to keep anyone up at night!Loving your herb posts by the way.
DeleteThis is the first I have heard of art dolls! I am loving them! So much! So creative, unique, and full of life! Thank you!
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Kind words, thanks. Glad you made the "Decision" to do the A to Z challenge.
DeleteFabulous collection! Betsy McCall is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
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Shells–Tales–Sails
My pleasure. Your little history lessons in the challenge are wonderful.
DeleteI remember those Beaver Island dolls.
ReplyDeleteLove your work.
I thought you might. I almost put a picture of the whole doll gang in the post. Such a fun project.
DeleteLinda, I haven't heard the terminology "Art Doll" but I believe I've seen these before. I always wanted to make rag dolls for my daughters but never got around to doing it. Your featured dolls are quite creative and involved. Well done and interesting post! Thanks for easing this way for a peek at today's Art Sketching Through the Alphabet with the letter "E" (elephant, eagle, elk). Yesterday I shared dog sketches for the "D" prompt if you'd like to drop in for a pick at my lab pup, terrier, and dalmatian. Have an electric day a2zing!
ReplyDeleteCathy, Thanks for following along. Love your Eagle!!! Trying to get ahead on the posts as April is proving very full for me. I think I got this.
DeleteHave you made these? They are stunning.
ReplyDeleteYup, they are all mine. Over a several year period. I'm not done yet. Ihave a rather large Pinterest board devoted to dolls. I just love 'em. I was never into traditional girlie dolls...ever.
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