inspired by snow

These past few weeks have been quite busy on the art front. Loads of doll making and portrait drawing and coffee drinking. Zak's heading back to work soon so I won't have as much time to work on art as I have in February, which means I really have to power through my work as much as possible for this next week. After that, I'll be bribing friends with eggs from our chickens in order for them to come play with O for an hour or so. So here's to late Spring nights! 

In the middle of a portrait commission and my little doll family commission for a dear friend, Our snow covered island inspired me to make a doll the reflected the purity of the snow. Winter brings more whimsy than I usually think and when all I can see out my window is white, my fingers start to tingle and my mind goes wild with ideas. There's so much beauty in winter and it's very easy to forget that magic, when the warmth of summer is on the mind. When I dreamt of this doll, I had to take a break from working to create her. 

She will be available on my new website when it launches in a week or two along with some other dolls. Keep an eye out for more information! 

With love,

Michelle

xx

Dolls for Abi and Angelica

A Doll for a Dear Friend

In addition to offering portraits again, I'm playing around with the idea of making custom dolls. I'm going to be making a custom family (with a babywearing mama!) for a very dear friend and if it goes well, I'd love to offer them. I want to make a plethora of dolls. A few local shops are consistently asking for me to bring some in for them to sell and since my art sales are steadily picking up, I've been toying with the idea of getting a Farmer's Market stand this coming summer. I could sell my dolls, paper dolls, paper toys, illustrations, etc. The possibilities in this life are endless and I'm so eager to finally feel the motivation to tackle some of those possibilities. I'd love to make plush doll pillows and mobiles as well (which could also be customizable). I'm very excited to spend the next few months building up an inventory and creating a routine that allows me to spend ample amounts of quality time with my boy in addition to being the artist I've always envisioned myself being.

I'm so giddy to have been able to make this little lady in addition to a portrait in trade with Amanda from Little Labyrinth. As you can see, Odin was not very fond of packing her up and sending her off. I guess I'll have to make him a new doll for this year's winter solstice celebration! (Don't tell him!)

I am very thankful for all of the people I have met through my creations and am so grateful for the encouragement you all provide for me. Thank you!