Hello,... after spending the past twenty-some years as a painter, working in various mediums, I have found, through a creative journey,... the wonderful art of dollmaking. In making dolls, I not only get to paint, but sculpt, AND work with the antique and vintage fabrics that I love. I first started making dolls just for myself, to accent my antiques, I create each one individually as if it were for my own home. Each doll is hand sculpted in fabric and Paperclay. They take at least 50 hours to complete, so as to give a personality of their own. No moulds are ever used and no two dolls are exactly alike. Many (enjoyable) hours are spent choosing dress fabrics, hair and accessories so that they all blend and compliment each other. I use only antique and fine reproduction fabrics. Hand sewing, which I really enjoy is used wherever possible. Usually, their clothing is unremovable ( especially if the fabric used is quite old), as I regard my dolls as finished sculptures and NOT meant as children's toys. Hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I have enjoyed creating them. You are also welcome to view more of them on my Facebook Folk Art Doll page.
This blog is dedicated to my daughter, Amy. When she read it for the first time, she said that that reading my words calmed her...hah! I laughed. I couldn't imagine anyone saying that to me, least of all someone in my family! Sometime, I will have to tell you all about how Amy and I met... Love you, Sweetie
...Oh Rebecca, they are stunning! What a perfect pair! :o)
...Your work simply amazes. Beautiful.
...Thank you so much for the sweetest sentiment over at my place recently. Your words mean so much, more than you can imagine. Again, thank you.
...Oh and btw, gotta love someone who has the same taste in sofas, am I right? ;o) And mine is a slate gray twill and like yours, in need of reupholstering. *sigh*
4 comments:
Rebecca~ gorgeous dolls~
smiles
Teresa
Thanks, Teresa!
...Oh Rebecca, they are stunning! What a perfect pair! :o)
...Your work simply amazes. Beautiful.
...Thank you so much for the sweetest sentiment over at my place recently. Your words mean so much, more than you can imagine. Again, thank you.
...Oh and btw, gotta love someone who has the same taste in sofas, am I right? ;o) And mine is a slate gray twill and like yours, in need of reupholstering. *sigh*
..."Happy Mother's Day!" Enjoy!
...Blessings :o)
Hi Rebecca,
It's an honor for me also to be in prims with you! I love your work and your dolls. They all have such sweet personalities.
Thank you for your kind words about my dad. He's slowly getting better but so stubborn sometimes!
Wishing you a lovely day and week ahead.
Warm hugs ~ Jenn
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