Art Dolls by Nat: Dark Elegance

I have been working hard on my craft since 2004, and I think I have a skill level that shows in my work. I am the do over queen and there are many heads without bodies to suggest that these mistakes drive me to the perfect end. The finished doll always seems to lead to the next doll, one is born out of another. This is why I love making dolls. It is the air I breathe and pretty much defines me. I am a doll maker.

This may sound strange but these bodiless heads and headless bodies speak to me. I have control over the parts and pieces individually, but the position involved in the connection is revealed at the moment the pieces touch one another for the first time. The head moves me to sew it in a certain pose, same with the hands and arms. The whole doll forms itself to be expressive according to its idea of itself.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Dark Elegance

The skirt took 19 of these wavy pieces.

The black boostier is a subtle elegant feature that really has an impact against the white skin.

She has really made me feel wonderful as I have been working on her. This doll has been in me a long time.

She is attractive bald, but I am thinking wavy black hair.

7 comments:

sassypackrat said...: Oh she's wonderful! Can't wait to see her finished!; January 31, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Unknown said...: Oh Nat she is soooooo beautiful. I love the contrast very much with her white skin and outfit.

xoxoxo; January 31, 2010 at 7:26 PM
Sue said...: Nat, I can't wait to see this piece finished. She is already stunning.; January 31, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Kimberly said...: she is very elegant, look forward to seeing her all 'dolled' up. Kimberly; February 1, 2010 at 8:14 AM
Evelyn's Wonderland said...: Oh! she is just beautiful. The skirt is looking lovely, can't wait to see her finished!; February 1, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Diane said...: She is gorgeous can't wait to see when she finished....Diane; February 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Gardens Of Utopia said...: Wow gj! The dress is awesome too; February 2, 2010 at 1:37 PM