I am so proud of Gypsie my latest little bear...she is a 10 inch fluttery bear with hand painted wings. With all the fallen leaves piling up in the garden it inspired me to make this sleepy little moth bear who has a distinctly dusty look about her. She loves hiding in dark corners and curling up for a little snooze in the log pile where she matches the colours so she can enjoy her slumbers, getting ready to flitter about at night when the stars come out. Well...that's what I imagine she would do anyway!
I dyed this lovely mohair myself and added some sleepy leather eyelids which I gave a hint of a gold sheen to and some lovely long fluttery eyelashes for added prettiness. She has wired arms, lovely sculpted toe-toes and paws which I have shaded to create a soft look. I gave her a tufty little coif and finally she wanted a pretty dress so I made her a hand painted shabby chic tulle tutu and added some Swarovski crystals to her wingsfor a bit of sparkle!! GYPSIE has now been adopted...thanks so much for all the kind comments !!
Hi Jenny!
I visited your blog for the first time today.
Nice start!
I really love a lot this little bear.
she is a real sweetheart. I am very happy she found a loving home so quickly.
I look forward to read you more.
I will follow your blog from tonight.
hugs,
Sophie.
Posted by: sophiezours.blogspot.com | October 23, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Too late, unfortunately, but what a lovely little girl! Will you give her a big hug for me before you send her off for new lucky mum :-)Hazelnut, Duffie, Kittie, the three small ones & I are looking forward to seeing your future masterpieces and hope we can soon add another member to our family :-)
Hugs Lone
Posted by: Lone | October 23, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Oh my God, she's so lovely!! Very beautiful work!!
Posted by: cecile | October 22, 2009 at 02:44 PM