Felty Frida and Her Monkey

From a strange misshapen lump of wool....

to a face......

to Felty Frida and her Monkey. The Monkey is called Fulang Chang. The monkey symbolizes death and the clown, and is also a symbol of vitality. Frida magically binds the monkey to herself. It offers protection against loneliness. So it tells me in the book-all most interesting. I made this yesterday for ADO's mini monthly challenge. I really enjoyed it-especially the speediness of the process. It is great to have a finished item in just one day-no waiting around for paint to dry or anything!

Anila...Air...Four Elements ADO Challenge Doll

Anila is light, floaty, and easily distracted. Her balloons are ready to take her away from the earth and up to the sky where she really belongs! She can be pinned down but only for a short while.

To see more ADO challenge dolls, visit the ADO blog for a list of participants. I can't wait to see them all!

Shakespeare Dolls

Andy informs me that my Bottom looks like the donkey from Shrek. I quite like the donkey from Shrek so I don't mind. I had a problem with his eyes which are obviously not a sort that can be cooked. Other than that I am quite pleased with him so far. One of the other heads is destined to be Titania-she may be striking rather than pretty! Not sure about the other two yet-I was thinking Ariel and Prospero but I don't really know the Tempest so I will have to do some reading first! My knowledge of Shakespeare's works is as my iron ring from yesterday's post-rusty!

ADO

I have joined a group of doll artists called ADO-Art Dolls Only. I was invited by Janine who makes beautiful dolls-thanks Janine! The group was started by Nicole who makes great dolls, including some splendid monsters. I am excited to be there! I have taken some new photos today of existing dolls and have started a new one for a group challenge.

The Green Lady hiding amongst the hellebores.

Joseph the lopsided waxed clown.
A blue faced doll. I have not decided what I am going to do with this one yet.

Small bones-who is having a love affair with black gesso and a white gel pen.

Bottom.