“Delilah” is currently on sale at my Etsy Store.
Delilah is 18”h tall, hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are a lovely green but are red and bloodshot, surrounded by subtly red sockets. Her hair is by hand by me, and is very thick, inky black, and wavy. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips.
Her dress is deep black with black velvet jacket and black lace and ruffle skirt, and dark grayish bloomers. Her black boots have white pearl accents with black tassels. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos. All dolls are stitched into their clothes.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such. She is stitched into her clothes.
“Charlotte” is currently available in my Etsy Store.
Charlotte is 18”h tall, hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are a solid glossy brown with red sclera, surrounded by dark sockets. Her reddish-brown hair is by hand by me. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips.
Her gorgeous frilly dress is tan lace over a tan lining, accented with pink ribbon woven throughout and cinching at the waist. Her shiny tan Mary Jane shoes have tiny gold buckles. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such. She is stitched into her clothes.
“Vivian” is currently available in my Etsy Store.
Vivian is 16”h tall, hand painted and one of a kind. She is a functioning musical doll. I don’t recognize the tune, but it slightly reminds me of “I’ll Follow The Sun” by The Beatles.
Her glossy eyes are a bloodshot brown with red sclera, surrounded by dark red sockets. Her hair is by hand by me, and is a silky, inky black. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips. She has a big open smile with 4 visible teeth.
Her outfit is a happy pastel pink and cream. Her shiny pearlescent Mary Jane shoes are accented with gold buckles. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such. She is stitched into her clothes.
“Fannie” is currently available at my Etsy Store.
Fannie is 17”h tall. She is hand painted and one of a kind. Fannie is a functioning musical doll that plays “The Theme from Love Story” by Henry Mancini. She is a floppy, soft doll that could be displayed seated, as she doesn’t have wire in her limbs to hold them straight.
Her eyes are glossy red, including sclera, surrounded by pale yet subtly discolored sockets. Her wine red hair is made by hand by me. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips.
Her dress is creamy white satin and lace with deep pink and red satin accents, and cream cotton bloomers underneath. Her dark red boots have thin black ribbon laces. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such. She is stitched into her clothes.
(sold) "Henry" is 16”h tall, hand painted and one of a kind. Henry is one of my very rare boy dolls. His eyes are a glossy red, including sclera, surrounded by dark red sockets. His hair is by hand by me, and is very thick, inky black, and wavy. His skin is matte white, complementing his deep dark shiny lips. His outfit is in shades of dark charcoal, including a ruffled blouse with black lace, and high-waisted, plaid shorts with gold buttons. He has dark socks with black lace trim, and black shoes. His paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. His stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: He is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(sold) ‘Delphine’ is 19” tall, hand painted and one of a kind. Her head is posable. Her large doe eyes are a deep glossy black, including the sclera. Her snow white hair is hand made by me, and is silky, wavy, very thick, with a pink paper flower accent. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips. Her full fluffy dress is cool white satin and lace with dusty pink satin sash and flower embellishments, and matching white satin bloomers. Her shoes are white. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(sold) "Thomas" is 16”h kneeling in prayer. He is hand painted and one of a kind. His eyes are glossy and blind, surrounded by warm dark sockets. I hand sculpted his closed skull and his two horns. His skin is warm matte white, complemented by dark shiny lips. His off-white, cream satin frock is totally hand made by me, with off-white cotton bloomers underneath. Around his neck is an authentic, vintage rosary featuring Saint Therese. His feet and legs are further protected from scuffing by a customized velvet-lined base and stand. His paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. His stand is included.
He is available now in my Etsy Store
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: He is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) “Cecelia" is 16” tall, 17”h total with headpiece. She is hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are solid glossy black, including sclera, surrounded by dark red sockets. Her pure white hair is made by hand by me. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips. Her dress is deep red velvet and satin with black lace over skirt, and dark gray bloomers underneath. Her black combat boots have thin ribbon laces. On her head is a Dia De Los Muertos inspired headdress, that I made with paper flowers and lace. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Esme” is a 10”h seated doll. She is hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are glossy, black, red-tinged, and surrounded by warm dark sockets. I hand sculpted her closed skull, bat ears, and tiny vampire teeth. Her skin is warm matte white with a deathly mottled appearance, complemented by dark shiny lips. Her lace trimmed dress is black and brown stripes, with black lace trimmed bloomers underneath. She is barefoot. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. She is a seated doll that doesn’t require a stand to hold her up.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: He is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) “Faye" is 18”h tall, hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are brown, with bloodshot red-tinged whites, surrounded by tired reddish sockets. Her silky, wavy, red hair is made by hand by me. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips and reddish open mouth. Her gorgeous, full dress is a deep teal stiff satin, with golden threads in black satin sleeves and front panel, with matching deep teal stiff satin bloomers. She has a stiff black petticoat under her dress to make the skirt portion very full and dramatic. Her shoes are black and very fancy, with bright gold buckles. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(sold) "Sabrina" stands 15” tall. She is a hand painted one of a kind doll with warm brown eyes tinged with red, further surrounded by a dark red and brown, giving an air of sadness to her beautiful pale face. Her hair is sleek, black, and cut blunt, totally hand made by me. Her outfit is festive and fancy, with a deep red jacket with a fake fur black collar, cream lace underneath, decorated with a bright gold bow and gold button. Her skirt is also a cream color with black, and sparkles with gold thread in its plaid pattern. Her shoes are shiny black, with little gold buckles. I painted her in many, many translucent layers, giving her “skin” dimension and depth. She’s finished with glossy lips and eyes, and a protective clear matte topcoat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Leila" is a large heavy doll, standing at an oversized 20” tall. She is a hand painted one of a kind doll with very unusual bright purple eyes, surrounded by deep dark sockets to really make her eyes pop. Her hair is black, silky, and extremely long, totally hand made by me. Her dress is dark purple, blue, and black. She is barefoot. I painted her in many, many translucent layers, giving her “skin” dimension and depth. She’s finished with glossy lips and eyes, and a protective clear matte topcoat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Evangeline" stands 18” tall. Her hair is red, falling in messy curls, adorned with light pink flowers. Her skin is ghostly pale, with ghostly blind eyes rimmed in darkness. Her dress is a delicate light cream, accented with cream lace and pastel ribbons and flowers. She has off-white bloomers and cream shoes embellished with white flowers and single pearls. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear coat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Mina" stands 15” tall. She is a functioning musical doll, although I don’t recognize the tune she plays. She is a hand painted one of a kind doll with completely black eyes. Her hair is white, messy, and wild, totally hand made by me. Her fancy white cotton dress is thick and full, with lots of cotton lace ruffles. Her shoes are simple and white. Her very pale skin is the color of a ghost or a vampire. Around her neck is a metal cross. She’s finished with glossy lips and eyes, with a protective clear matte topcoat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(sold) “Josephine" is a 17" tall hand painted one of a kind doll. She has straight black-brown hair, topped with a large bow that matches her deep red velvet dress, adorned with the same large flowers in her hair bow. Her black boots are accented with deep red ribbon laces that match the flowers on her dress. She wears white bloomers and tulle underskirt. Her blind white eyes are glossy, surrounded by deep dark sockets. paint is protected and sealed with a clear coat. Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Emily" is a 19”h tall is hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are a glossy piercing blue, surrounded by warm dark sockets. Her hair is silky, inky pitch black. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips. Her dress is charcoal grey with black lace accents, with matching bloomers. Her black shoes have tiny black rose accents. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Gwendolyn" is a 17" tall hand painted one of a kind doll. She has penetrating blue eyes tinged with the redness of sleepless nights and madness. Her fancy dress is made of satin and rows of black lace. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(sold) "Penelope" stands 16” tall. Her hair is soft golden blonde, falling in slightly messy curls, with a big black velvet bow on top. Her skin is pale, with beautiful, unusual light green eyes surrounded by dark sockets. Her dress is a dark greenish-black, made of satin with a sheer overlay and black embellishments. She has dark grey bloomers and black shoes. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear coat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(sold) "Cordelia" stands 16” tall with an unusually large forehead that makes her look not quite human. She is a hand painted one of a kind doll with bright ice blue eyes and black sclera, surrounded by very dark sockets. Her silky hair is a cool white falling in very long curls, hand made by me. Her fancy dress is ice blue underneath, with a sheer ivory overlay. Her shoes are white with ribbon laces. Her skin is mottled and dimensional, almost like you can see the stagnant blood vessels underneath the surface. She’s finished with glossy eyes and a protective clear matte topcoat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Isabella" is a large heavy doll, standing at an oversized 20” tall. She is a hand painted one of a kind doll with stunning light green eyes, surrounded by deep dark sockets to really make her eyes pop. Her hair is black, silky, and extremely long, totally hand made by me. Her dress is gold satin, with metallic green overdress, hemmed in black velvet. She wears black lace up combat boots. I painted her in many, many translucent layers, giving her “skin” dimension and depth. She’s finished with glossy lips and eyes, and a protective clear matte topcoat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
Little Boy Blue
SOLD
(sold) "Hannah" stands 19” tall. She is a hand painted one of a kind doll with soft grey-green eyes, surrounded by deep dark sockets to really make her eyes pop. Her hair is black, messy, and wild, totally hand made by me. Her dress is two layers, one a soft light muted teal with a multi-color sheer chiffon on top. Her boots are a soft, leather-like black with pearl buttons. I painted her in many, many translucent layers, giving her “skin” dimension and depth. She’s finished with glossy lips and eyes, and a protective clear matte topcoat.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(SOLD)
"Alice" stands 16” tall (with hat) She is a hand painted one of a kind doll. Her skin is an icy blue with white eyes. Her dress is a delicate light blue color, accented with lots of cream colored lace. She has off-white bloomers and cream shoes and shoelaces. I also nicknamed her "Queen Bee" because she has such a regal attitude and posture.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Belle" is 17”h tall, hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are a glossy piercing blue with black sclera. Her hair is by hand by me, and is silky, wavy, very thick, and bright pink with a big black satin bow. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips. Her dress is inky black with little dark pink heart accents along her collar, with matching bows along the bottom of her dress, with matching black bloomers. Her black shoes have black rose accents and are secured with black ribbon laces tied in bows. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear finish. Her stand is included.
She is currently available in my Etsy Store
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
SOLD
"Kingsley" stands 16” tall (with hat) She is a hand painted one of a kind doll with luminous green eyes.
SOLD
"Mathilda" stands 16” tall. Her blonde hair is a disheveled mess of stiff tangles. Her outfit is reminiscent of Baby Jane Hudson or the Kinderwhore look popular in the early 90s. Her shoes are simple white Mary Janes. In her hand is her beloved teddy bear Samuel.
Her stand is included.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such. She is for display purposes only
(Sold) “Vanessa" is 16” tall, hand painted and one of a kind. Her eyes are solid glossy black, including sclera, surrounded by dark red sockets. Her hair is by hand by me, and is very thick, inky black, and wavy. Her skin is matte white, complementing her deep dark shiny lips. Her dress is purplish black with black lace and velvet throughout, along with matching velvet bows along the bottom of her dress, and dark grayish purplish bloomers. Her shiny black boots have gold button accents. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear matte finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
(Sold) "Rosalind" is a 16" tall hand painted one of a kind doll. Her glossy brown eyes are intense and emotional. Her brown hair is messy, disheveled, and looks like she cut it herself while in a bad mood. Her simple cotton dress is dark grey with a dark brownish-purple top. Her paint is protected and sealed with a clear finish. Her stand is included.
I use the same painting techniques on my dolls that I would use if I was putting a painting to canvas. I start all dolls with a dark reddish-brown underpaintng, then build up their “skin” with many translucent layers of light and dark, cool and warm tones. This gives a depth and dimension to their skin that can’t be captured in photos.
Note: She is not a child's toy and is not intended to be handled as such.
“Lillian” is 17” tall hand-painted porcelain one of a kind doll.
SOLD
