The other week I went to the home of three friends. They were all different styles: rental apartment, eclectic assortment of buildings in the hills, and a suburban two-story home. As soon as I walked through the door one thing was common in each home, you knew that an artist lives here! I found myself wondering if guests to my home would have that same thought. If you looked in any room other than my studio then the answer would be no. How sad is that.
Yesterday I began to change that. I completed the Verity doll from Deanna Hogan's class. All that was missing was hair. I sewed a wig from a light auburn plate of Tibetan lambswool (from Dollmaker's Journey). Once that was done I made a nice fabric covered stand, and VOILA! she was finished. UPDATE: Here's the link to Deanna's pictures from the class.
This is how the entry way looked before I put Verity there. Now when you first step into our home you'll see one of my artworks. Hmm, but I'm not 100% happy with the way that it looks. I think that the candles were better because of their height. I may have to go back and find a chair for Verity to sit in and restore the height balance. I'll just have to use that lovely doll stand for another doll.
Here's a better look at the finished doll:
And a closeup of her face:
She turned out very pretty! It's a nice pattern.
Posted by: Carla | January 12, 2009 at 02:27 PM
wonderful, she is a beauty!
Posted by: Pam | January 12, 2009 at 03:16 PM
Verity turned out wonderful and I love the fabric of her dress. Such a different color. Thanks for sharing. Also, I think your thoughts about the height issues is spot on.
Posted by: Cheryl Zehner | January 12, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Your Varity is beautiful with such a cute face and those realistic eyes. I like her clothes too. Nice job!
Posted by: Heera | January 13, 2009 at 03:40 AM
Love your Verity. She is lovely.
Posted by: Carmela Anjos | January 13, 2009 at 04:20 AM
You did an outstanding job on Verity! She is beautiful!
Posted by: nita butler | January 13, 2009 at 07:06 AM
WOW! Verity turned out great! Love her face and costuming. I think you are right about the height issue but even so she looks wonderful there.
Posted by: Baja Betty | January 13, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Tami,
Your doll is great! She looks very nice next to the vase. The colors go well. Yes, try her sitting. The thing about her instead of the candles is it makes your house more personal. This from someone with a house full of dolls.
Posted by: Diane Kearney | January 14, 2009 at 08:46 AM
What a beautiful Verity! This is one of my favorite Deanna patterns. Your post stuck a chord with me, I don't have much of my art/craft out in the main part of my home at present, BUT after reading your blog that will soon change! Best, Ani
Posted by: Ani | January 17, 2009 at 06:59 PM
She is a beauty Tami. Great job.
Posted by: shashi. | January 19, 2009 at 03:16 AM
really AWESOME! I love her hair and her dress and the fact that you are keeping her- I am so proud of you!
She's wonderful
xo,
kim
Posted by: calamity kim | February 02, 2009 at 08:34 AM
Hi Tami~
I love how your doll turned out. I hope it's ok that I added her to the Verity class photos on my picturetrail site...
www.picturetrail.com/blueherondolls
Great work, 'you done me proud!'
Deanna
Posted by: Deanna | February 05, 2009 at 04:37 PM