New Doll

Golden Slippers-new shoe style for Enchanted Doll

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I initially designed this pair of shoes for my Little Red riding hood doll. They are cast in sterling silver and plated with 14k gold. It's a combination of my favorite two styles of shoes: Kitten heels and Mary Janes, and so far, is the simplest, least ornate pair of shoes I've made. I was struggling with a very strong urge to decorate the heck out of them. Minimalism doesn't come naturally to me.

 

The light, shallow design was inspired by a drawing of my favorite artist Sulamith Wulfing. Here is a crop.

This pair fits both, the original foot and the slightly more elongated, Rubenesque foot. Which reminds me to remind you about the upcoming (Aug 23rd) ebay auction of Rubenesque doll â„–2-Salome, who is seen here strutting in a pair of Extravagance stilettos. They also fit a Rubenesque foot.So, do you like the new simple shoes, or are they a bit too plain?

Nude doll on Ebay today!

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Whoever guessed it would be the luscious redhead was right. Allow me to introduce Salome. She is my 2nd Rubenesque doll and she will be available on ebay later today.

Salome is a biblical figure and an icon of tragically dangerous beauty.

 

For two thousand years, Salome’s legendary sensuality has been inspiring generations of artists to depict her likeness on canvas, in sculpture and through poetry, as if guessing it would decipher her true motives. Some believe she was a murderess with an agenda, while others think her nothing but a teenage pawn in somebody else’s game. Her conflicting image is poignant and deeply compelling to our collective imagination.

I believe that our lasting infatuation with the mythical Salome is an expression of an inherent psychological and societal need to combine the beautiful with the grotesque.

More pictures and information about this sale are coming shortly.

 

Another nude for Vogue magazine

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This doll has a very different mouth than any other doll I've previously made. It's wide open, with visible little teeth. I'm really happy with the way it turned out, as I think it makes the face a bit more dynamic. But, of course not every doll can pull this expression off. I intend to continue experiments with different degrees of moth expressiveness.

So, could this doll be the one going up for sale next week? Or is it the next one? Or perhaps the previous one?

 

Recent Nudes for Vogue magazine

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Over the summer I've been working on 4 new dolls for an upcoming photo shoot for Vogue Japan.

Lolita is one of them, and next week I'll show you the others, one of whom will become available for sale next Sunday, Aug 19th. You'll have to guess which one.

Are you excited?

More Little Red Riding Hood

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More pictures, you say? Well, you got it. Enjoy.

 

This cape was designed in the spirit of Art Deco. I definitely had it on my mind when making it, but then again, I always have it on my mind. His work is a part of me. Same with all of my inspirational artists and experiences. It's hard to tell where they end, and my own vision begins.

I wanted to introduce a contemporary, urban element into the cape by adding a front pocket to it. And then negating that, with the decidedly non-urban tassels. I think they kind of clash with each other, but also complete each other somehow. It's an urban couture-art deco-medieval fusion I've got going here.

The basket is made from polymer clay and reinforced on the inside with leather, for extra strength. I decided to upgrade the archetypal peasant basket look to something more refined and elegant, matching the luxurious cloak. Something more along the lines of a couture fashion bag.

I've always wanted to make a tiny little muff. I've got a taste for it with this project. I've come down with the MMMM syndrome; Must. Make. More. Muffs.

 
 

Enchanted Little Red Riding Hood

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At 3 years old, I first heard the tale of the Little Red Riding Hood. At 6 years old, I made my first jointed doll. At 10 years old, I promised myself that one day I'd make a beautiful Little Red Hood doll. At 30 years old, I finally made it. It took me 27 years to go full circle. I feel like I've touched the origin of my being.

Do you want more pictures?

Echo group shots

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Hey guys!

I am so very touched by your concern for my well-being. Thank you! My family and I are fine. The disaster in Russia hasn't touched us. Thank you for being so alert and concerned.

My absence usually means that I'm simply buried up to my ears in work. I've been so busy with some new projects, that I just realized I never posted any group shots of Echos. Please enjoy them in the meantime.

Echo â„–5 Revealed!

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Echo â„–5- Saffron ($18,900 CAD)

Saffron’s exquisite crown was inspired by and constructed from components of traditional Norwegian jewelry, which I acquired during my travels in Scandinavia.

Light and delicate, it’s made from silver filigree wire, 24k gold-plated pendants and disks, that shimmer and sparkle as they move. Other features include two silver Buyao hairpins; a pair of silver earrings; 14k gold-plated bracelets; bead embroidery and Swarovski crystal accents on the printed costume; two pairs of silver shoes; two pairs of interchangeable feet; magnetic mohair wig; custom stand and a specially upholstered tin box.

The doll is porcelain, ball-jointed, china painted and articulated with industrial springs. 13.5” (34.5cm) tall. 2012

Echo â„–4 Revealed

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Echo â„–4- Sayan ($18,900 CAD)

Sayan’s crown incorporates elements of Tibetan and Mongolian tribal jewelry, while her name was inspired by the Sayan mountain range between Northern Mongolia and Southern Siberia, close to where I spent my childhood.

Solid and ornate, this sterling silver crown is adorned with long silver pendants, set with 4 red Corals and flanked by two removable, resin-dipped Roses. Other features include a pair of silver earrings and bracelets; bead embroidery and Swarovski crystal accents on the printed costume; two pairs of silver shoes; two pairs of interchangeable feet; magnetic mohair wig; custom stand and a specially upholstered tin box.

The doll is porcelain, ball-jointed, china painted and articulated with industrial springs. 13.5” (34.5cm) tall. 2012

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Echo â„–3 Revealed

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Echo 3- Zhenzhen ($19,700 CAD)

Zhenzhen means precious. Her elaborately beaded crown was inspired by a traditional Manchu Qitou hairstyle.

The colorful crown is embroidered with 24k gold beads, 17 Pearls, 6 glass Roses, Swarovski crystals, dyed mother of pearl, glass seed beads and a resin-dipped Rose. Other features include a 24k gold overlay ring; Pearl earrings; glass roses, pearls, bead embroidery and Swarovski crystal accents on the printed costume; two pairs of silver shoes; two pairs of interchangeable feet; magnetic mohair wig; custom stand and a specially upholstered tin box.

The doll is porcelain, ball-jointed, china painted and articulated with industrial springs. 13.5” (34.5cm) tall. 2012

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Introducing Echo 2

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Echo 2- Willow ($19,100 CAD)

Willow’s crown was inspired by decorative elements of a traditional Russian Kokoshnik headdress.

Draped with long streamers of gold beads and pendants, this intricate and lacy crown is cast from bronze, plated with 24k gold, enameled and accented with 8 rose Zirconium crystals. Other features include two braid pendants that convert to earrings; 24k gold bead embroidery accents on the printed costume; two pairs of silver shoes; two pairs of interchangeable feet; 14k gold-plated hoop earrings and bracelets; magnetic mohair wig; custom stand and a specially upholstered tin box.

The doll is porcelain, ball-jointed, china painted and articulated with industrial springs. 13.5” (34.5cm) tall. 2012

Please email me at inquiries@enchanteddoll.com if you have any questions regarding this piece.

Limited Edition Echo line is finally complete!

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Finally! Enchanted Doll introduces a very special, limited edition doll Echo!

Echo is a unique, fully costumed, ball-ball jointed porcelain doll, limited to just 5 pieces. All five, wear different, one of a kind, ethnic headdress, each one created in a different aesthetic tradition. Other features include two pairs of interchangeable feet and two pairs of ornate silver shoes, a printed costume with individual accents of bead embroidery and Swarovski crystals, magnetic mohair wig, a custom stand and a beautifully upholstered tin box.

 

Originally I was planning to make 30 Echoes, but decided to stop at five, having realized just how labor intensive they are.

This is Echo 1. I named her Orchid Echo.

Orchid’s floral crown was inspired by the traditional Kingfisher hair ornaments of the Qing dynasty.

Each flower in this crown is cast in sterling silver and enameled to resemble the color of Kingfisher feathers. The composition is accented with two pendants, 12 corals, 10 turquoise, 6 Opalites and golden disks.

She has been completed first and already SOLD, but the remaining 4 Echoes have yet to be unveiled.

To make this edition even more special, I've customized five tins with luxurious fuchsia lining, tasseled pillows and 5 discreet but secure safety snaps to hold the doll in place. A precious bed, for a precious doll.

Remaining four Echoes will be unveiled one by one this week, until all are revealed!

New Double-jointed hips for Enchanted Doll

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For several years now I've been wanting to give my dolls a more articulated hip joint, which would allow them to tuck their knees up to their chests. I've been torn over this, because adding more articulation inevitably breaks up the flow of body lines, interfering with the aesthetics of the doll. The last few months I've been tinkering with the hip joint, trying to come up with the most balanced solution to the conflict of form and function. It was the most difficult joint I've had to design, but I'm quite pleased with the result.

Those of you who are not fans of this new anatomy, not to worry, this is just an alternate hip joint to the original one, not a replacement. From now on, both of them will be featured in my dolls. It's something I needed to try in my search for growth and that elusive perfection. Can't expect to get anywhere interesting doing the same old thing over and over again, can you?

I'll post more pictures within a couple of days, but in the meantime, what d'ya guys think? First impressions?

The Rubenesque sisters

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My Aurum and Muse, before they were separated. I think they miss each other.

I love them both, but I made them each with different personalities in mind. Can you guess what they are? How would you describe their temperaments based on their facial expressions and features?

Enchanted Doll in 'Flawless' exhibition in Berlin

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Hey, just a reminder you all, that my first rubenesque doll "Muse of Art Nouveau" will be in the exhibition at Strychnin gallery in Berlin. The show opens on May 11th, but the preview begins today for those who may be interested in this special doll (contact Strychnin for more info).

Also, the gallery has one signed and numbered copy #268 of the sold out, 1st edition Enchanted Doll book available for sale.