Thursday, July 8, 2010

Open the Art Dolls Only Challenge!

  "... In another moment down went Alice after the white rabbit, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again..."

I see you've tumbled down the rabbit hole and joined in the fun of the Art Dolls Only "Alice challenge!" Well, do step in! Thank you for coming to have a look at my Wonderland offering. If you have an interest in my piece, "A Grin Without a Cat," ITEM  IS SOLD....THANK YOU, N. !

"... Well! I've often seen a cat without a grin," thought Alice; "but a grin without a cat! It's the most curious thing I ever saw in all my life..."

  Here is little Alice discovering the Cheshire Cat. Alice, the Cheshire Cat, and the base are all original sculpts in paperclay. Alice is dressed in delicate periwinkle China silk with silk ribbon accents and a pinafore of muslin trimmed with antique lace. The "cat's grin" floats above the stump  in a trail of eerie ectoplasm. Please note the smiling black-eyed Susans. They are on their best behavior, as they hesitate at the idea of being plucked! Over-all size is 7.5" tall by 5.25" wide. Alice is completely removeable from the base, for ease of shipping and/or storage.


Alice, slightly closer
                                                         
Alice's pinafore with antique lace trim
                                       
Alice in close-up
                                                                  
The most curious thing I ever saw in all my life!
                                     
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33 comments:

  1. Your work is fantastic! Your Alice is an impeccable creation~the attention to detail on her dress is wonderful and the Cheshire cat's expression is perfect:)
    I saw your previous post about hesitating to take on this challenge because it's been done so often and by very talented artists, but I think your work ranks right up there with the best.

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  2. I just love what you did with the Cheshire Cat, it's brilliant, your work is simply amazing!

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  3. I think this is wonderful,its so delicate,I love the whiteness of it as well,makes it seem so fragile and beautiful, I love them so much!

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  4. Your very talented! I love the sweet sweet face on alice. You really captured her perfect. I love the way you worked in the cat ! very clever you are!

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  5. I love the concept and you executed it so well! I never tire of seeing Alice and you have such a great twist to her.

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  6. Wow! This is one of my favorites. Great details!

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  7. I love your clever interpretation of the characters. I can see why it was snatched up quickly!

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  8. VERY professional work!!!!! All of her details and features are just PERFECT! Your work has a beautiful vintage feel to it... and with a theme like Alice.. its just AMAZING!


    Brilliant work!


    Yovanka

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  9. Well done! You pulled it off. Great craftsmanship.

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  10. Wonderful work as always. Alice is beautifully dressed in fabulous fabric and that floating cheshire cat is brilliant...

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  11. You took one of my favorite parts of the story and created it just as I imagine it in my head! Bravo!

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  12. It's incredible, Allen, wonderful work!

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  13. I Love this piece! It is so magical and dreaming, it's modern but at the same time it has an antique style ...as the most beautiful fables "Once upon a time...a long long time ago"...
    Fantastic!!! <3

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  14. Wonderful! Her face is so serene and beautiful, but of course I love all of your work :)

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  15. What a lovely face! And the cat is so great looking too!

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  16. I love what you made. Its a whole scene in itself. She's beautiful. her dress, her socks and of course the grinning cat. There's a wonderful vintage feel to it.

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  17. love it! I forgot to do the flowers with faces, but love yours, great details!

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  18. This is a lovely Alice doll... She's so enchanting! Love the faces on the flowers!

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  19. What a wonderful pair. Great attention to detail and the display!

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  20. Amazing detail - she is so pensive!!

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  21. Wonderful Pair, fantastic work. Linda:)

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  22. Absolutely stunning, every detail is first class... glad you participated!

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  23. Your dolls ( I have looked at your previous posts) have gor a fabulous vintage style that I absolutely adore! I agree with Christine: your work ranks up with the bests.
    ;-)

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  24. Congrats on selling your piece. It's very unique...A lovely trip through your imagination for us. Thank you for sharing.

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  25. I really enjoyed your Alice and cat. The costuming and face are fantastic.

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  26. your Alice and cat are tiny purrrfection!

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