In Jeanne Oliver's Creatively Made e-course, I am teaching a class on how to make Santos Cage Dolls next week. I have armature's available for anyone that's interested in my Etsy store.
And a few people asked to see some examples of what the cage dolls looked like, and what we would be making... Here are some that I have made.
I think that there is always a mixes reaction to dolls like this. People either love them or they think dolls are creepy. And that's okay. There's something for everyone. :)
I wanted to say a big thank you all for your comments about my bookshelf wall, we are super happy with it too. We haven't built a ton of things like that before, so if we can do it, you can too. :)
And thank you for the Stylist.com from the Huntington Post mentioning my little blog this weekend.It was a nice surprise.
Jen
I enjoy your blog - came here for DIY but found another thing that's interesting to me.
ReplyDeleteI'm an artist who makes dolls, too. Specifically focused on Izannah Walker dolls - designed a pattern, led a class, etc.
It really is hard to explain to people what I do in making antique inspired dolls. When I talk about my work with people outside of the doll arts world I usually say, "I make folk art inspired by antiques." Sounds so much better than "I make dolls." Kind of sad, but true.
I am excited to have gone to goggle reader this morning and there you were with our supplies for the Santos Doll! I haven't gotten to that viedo yet but so glad to go ahead and get that. Can't wait. Di@cottage-wishes
ReplyDeleteWhat neat little dolls you've created. Love their sweet expressions. Very interesting and unique too.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to next week and I can't wait to do some santos...I think they are unique and interesting and the ones you have created are so expressive. Thanks for making the kits available!!
ReplyDeleteI love Santos dolls and really like the one looking up to heaven!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to make these! Thanks so much for agreeing to show us how. See you next week in Jeanne's Creatively Made class.
ReplyDeleteAs I was looking at this blog and the photos of the dolls, I was admiring your workmanship and creativity. In that respect, they are awesome. I had to chuckle, tho, when you wrote some people either love them or think they are creepy. I guess I'm one who thinks they are creepy. I also think having one of those hands that you can put rings on, or whatever, sitting around is also creepy. You do do beautiful work tho.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer, I'm so excited for you about your class! I wrote about it on our site and linked to you. I hope it's a huge success!
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Is the "she emerged with new hope" santos doll for sale? It is so beautiful and inspiring.
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