December 12th, 2009 // g + c
I have put my first Art Doll miniature up on ETSY. I have been so busy with other things lately I have not had the time to put into my dolls, and while these are not really conventional dolls, they are a step toward them.
I wanted to create a series of miniatures that all have some sort of secret compartment. Each piece will come with a small treasure or pet that will fit inside. Fynn, a tree guardian, shown above on the left is the first piece. Wink, his pet owl carries messages to and from other guardians. Each piece is all hand-sculpted, painted and sealed with a gloss coating.
The miniature shown on the right is a work in progress. I am working on his pet at the moment and I also started sculpting another piece for the series. When they are available I will post again. Fynn and Wink are available now. Check out the link below if you are interested!
—+— Fynn and Wink on ETSY —+—
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December 18th, 2007 // g + c
I first came across Scott Radke’s work years ago when he was almost exclusively making stringed marionettes, since then his work has evolved to free standing doll and sculptures. I love his use of color, the earthy tones give his work an antique look while the deep wide set eyes have become part of his style. The imaginative expressions give each piece such a unique personality, for some reason I feel sad when I see them. Each one seems to have a story buried deep within them and their eyes draw you in closer, and give me the feeling of wanting to help them.
His work is often compared to Tim Burton and others but I find that it resembles the work and style of Dave McKean. Most of his work is commissioned these days but some pieces are available, just send him an email if you are interested. Scott will also be showing his work in the Project Room at Think Space Gallery in Feb., 2008. You can check out his site below as he recently added some new work.
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November 7th, 2007 // g + c
Mixed media artist Elizabeth McGrath has a few new curiosities on her “Toykiller” section of her site including two (old but new) limited edition prints, a special limited edition of 200 signed and numbered book case set- which comes with gold and black embossed slipcase, hand screened (yes its real) butcher knife with a velvet anchor bunny bag and an anchor bunny canvas tote bag. Also check out the cute hand silk screened print of a two headed bat snatching away the head off a surprised little girl!
McGrath draws inspiration from such things as roadside attractions, nature, alt fashion, architecture, punk, churches, folklore, Edward Gorey and poetry. Her site features her disturbing yet beautiful art, stitched dolls, dioramas, bags, art cards and yes - hand-painted and rusted butcher knives. You can also still buy her book - Everything That Creeps, which is her first collected work.
Her upcoming exhibition “The Incurable Disorder” opens December 15 and runs until January 5th, 2008 at the Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery, and will feature her new works.
—–+—– Elizabeth McGrath {ToyKiller Section} —-+—–
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