A Day In The Park - SNaP! FLasH! PoP! . . . It's Picture Time!

What a morning, well yesterday morning actually . . .with the dew still fresh on the ground, off to the park we went for an on location photo shoot. From Celebrations of the Seasons to Tea Parties and even a little football-cheer action thrown in for good measure this was one fantastically fun shoot. So, here’s a behind the scenes look of some of the fun that we had as the dolly’s and some very special friends helped make this day one full of fun, sNaPs and camera FLasHeS!

You can find these and more amazing dolls on our Paradise Galleries website!

A special thanks to Kristin @ Blue Sky's Studios for capturing this amazing day and for all of our new little friends that loved playing dolls!

Look What The Stork Just Delivered!

I couldn't resist sharing some of the newest arrivals to the Paradise Galleries collection of delightful dolly's.  I know not everyone is a doll lover, but you have to admit that these cuties are just too fun and at the very least maybe, just maybe might bring a smile to your face or the face of someone that really loves dolls! 

The new Peapod Nursery collection by artist Laura Lee Eagles are adorable little bundles of joy complete with their own nursery ensemble, birth announcement and gift box. Tooooo cute!
Oh, and they would make a perfect gift to celebrate the birth of a new baby!

Lil' Ducky

Pretty in Pink

Lil' Boy Blue

Or how about this little one..."Whoo's That Cutie"?  She's owl-some in her little pink and cream ensemble. 

And one of my favs . . . "Baby Hugs" by artist Diana Effner.  I have always loved Diana's work and this little doll is just absolutely amazing. 

There's so many more beautiful babies that have just arrived in the Paradise Galleries nursery.  Check out their website amazing dolls, unbelievable prices and the special offers make these babies perfect in every way!   

"Creative Kokeshi" (こけし, kokeshi?), Sunshine & Happiness

Sunshine And Happiness

Feeling inspired  to create something with an Asian flair I decided to work on a new concept that included a traditional folk art form of Japan . . . The Kokeshi Doll.   Dating back to 1830 traditional Kokeshi dolls are made of wood with a slender body, roundish head and no arms or legs. Well, as you can see I've taken some creative liberties since mine only follow the rounded head and no arms & legs tradition. The rest . . . blended oil pastels on paper canvas (that's wood . . . right! LOL) actually have my Kokeshi doll falling into the category of a "Creative Kokeshi". A bit of the traditional style, but with no specific guidelines for shape, design, size or subject.

So my collection begins with a little raven haired beauty that I call, "Sunshine And Happiness". 

Keeping the style and love for bright and vivid colors these little dolly's fit perfectly into my Pop Art Minis world!  Each design will relate to some emotional element that is meant to inspire positive and joyful thoughts and feelings!   (ie; sunshine=warmth, happiness=smile, joy, laughter, etc.)

I've also begun experimenting with little pattern swatches that I've created from elements I've used on the doll's costume.

These elements may be fun little opportunities for more creations of fun and adventure . . . , graphics, fabrics, etc . . . mmmm . . . imagining the possibilities! 

  Here's a sneak peek of an in progress design for the next one in the series called "Peaceful Panda". 

 Hope you enjoy these new little Pop Art Minis Kokeshi Dolls.

Sayōnara

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