spring garden

This highly decorated large wood girl was inspired by the William Morris wallpaper pattern entitled 'pimpernel'. Her dress design features tulips in the style of that pattern, interspersed with yellow blossoms and green leaves, against a rich green background with green dots. On her head she is wearing a piece of pruned tree from our garden, sprouting painted wooden yellow blossom flowers and green wooden leaves.

My pieces are painted in a naïve and simple style, with visible brush strokes and differing paint consistencies. It is important to note that these dolls are made from real wood which will have naturally occurring markings and grain, and sometimes there will be small amount of bleeding along the grain, or knots, which is to be expected when using untreated wood - please make sure you consult the pictures carefully before purchasing. She has been finished in a top coat of matt acrylic.

A note about 'Wood Girls'
This girl was turned by a production turner to my design, and then altered and hand painted in the U.K. by me, a British artist. I love exploring the patterns and scenes encountered by me on my travels and in daily life.

Stamped underneath with 'blue bear' in red ink.
Approximately 33cm high.
Please note: THIS IS NOT A TOY and should be kept out of the reach of children. Small parts could be swallowed.