Friday 17 July 2009

Art Dolls Only - 4 Elements Challenge

Its time for the ADO challenge! You can find all the links to the challenge dolls
here.

Here's mine, finished I think:


(click on photo for bigger image)

It's Earth and Fire. We know fire in its devastating, destructive form. But in the right place, properly managed, it can promote regrowth and regeneration. The flame coloured doll is the fire part - the small faces surrounded by leaves at the base are the regrowth, regeneration and hope for the future.

Mine is a bit late, although it is still Friday 17th here! I had some laser treatment on my eyes yesterday, to forestall the onset of glaucoma, and everything is still a bit fuzzy!

Thee are some detail shots of the stitches etc. in the previous post.

18 comments:

Karen Mallory said...

I love your challenge entry! I was just at the challenge blogspot and saved it so I could look thru all the blogs tomorrow. I came here because you visited my blog(Thanks). I love the doll in the title. She is fabulous!!!! Patti Culea's books are so full of learning and ideas.
hugs Karen

essie said...

Ohhhhh how cute.
Very awesome creation.

Unknown said...

wow, hope your eyes are feeling better today!
your doll is too cute and fun!
great job.

Kaerie Faerie said...

really cute, wonderful art work
Ado Member
Kaerie Faerie

Shashi Nayagam said...

Your challenge doll is beautiful. Beautiful use of the colours.

Northbrook Designs said...

Very cute and the idea of regrowth is a great touch, Romona

Sarah said...

I love this! The colours are beautiful and I love the weaving of the leaves and the idea behind your work. Hope you are better soon.

Abi said...

Brilliant piece! well done, so glad you could participate!

Deanna Hogan said...

I love your piece - so many interesting stitches to explore!

Unknown said...

I really like this doll... so full of personality. Great job!

Linda said...

Lovely creative idea and very cute too.Lindax

Vee said...

Your doll is adorable! It's nice to see the element of Fire in its positive aspects for a change. Hope you're feeling yourself very soon -- take care!

Cody Goodin said...

What a great little doll. I like your story.

Unknown said...

Darling art doll. Well done!!

Bonnie Lee Fontaine said...

Wonderful piece; it's so whimsical, and meaningful too! Love the illustrative quality. Great work! :o)

Christina said...

beautiful work! i love the idea of showing a 'different side' of fire. great elements piece!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful doll.
Also your other doll are beatiful.

Las Noches said...

shes so pretty I love all de stich-details!