The true harvest of life is intangible...it is in the tints of the morning and evening...it is in the stardust caught...a segment of the rainbow.
Henry David Thoreau

Wednesday 18 May 2011

ARTISTIC JOURNEY DOLL SWAP


Introducing LLADORA
"With nimble fingers, she twists silver threads, beads and gemstones into beautiful jewellery . She dreams of the “yet to be” with a deep contentment that all will be well. She is a collector of dreams, she weaves them on to a silver thread and wears them close to her heart"


I am taking part in the "Artistic Journey" doll swap which is being run by Linda Baldock with 80 participants from around the world. Lladora is the doll that I have made for the swap. Her head hands and feet are hand made in Polymer clay, her body is a poseable wrapped wire armature. She is looking forward to leaving on her long journey from the valley of dreams to her new home in the United States, where I hope that she will be as much loved as she is here.

11 comments:

Beth Norman said...

You know how much I love your art dolls. This is gorgeous and your swapping pal will love this a lot.

Heather said...

She is gorgeous Rob, you've done a magnificent job.

Artseyanne said...

Lovely Rob.

artymarty said...

oooh lovely. She reminds me of you Rob. And I love her hand moulded hands and face.

Nic Hohn said...

Look at the gorgeous doll you've made Rob! I have no doubt she shall be loved...

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Hi Rob
Could this be any more creative? No, it could not!!!
Incredible.
Thanks for introducing Lladora to us, maybe you will make some friends for her :)
Wishes
Lynne

Lindsay Weirich said...

wow, gorgeous doll! well done:)

Leslie Miller said...

Would you believe I used to be hugely into dollmaking? Sewing was my thing, but very detailed. I collected antique dolls, too. It all took up too much space so I gave up the collecting. Just had to take a moment to say how I admire your work. The details are lovingly crafted and so beautiful. Wonderful fun!

Winslowwoman said...

I got her today and she is wonderful, thank you ever so much!! I love the purple shades and colors and her rainbow like hair! Thanks again!
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Loving Textiles said...

She is gorgeous Rob...love the colours...such creative talent.

Brigitte G. said...

woww absolutely gorrgeous doll Rob !!
haven't been visiting for aaages !! (remember ?? was at same workshop at Penrith doing an altered book ??)... been a while and can you believe ?? still haven't finished my book :(

Have a good week to you :)