I have participated in the Art Dolls Only 4 Elements challenge!
the challenge was to make a art doll with one, two, three or all four of the Elements as inspiration, everyone was invited to join in the fun, ado members and non ado members, first time doll makers and experienced doll makers as well.
We had over 90 participants!!
for my elements doll I went with water, inspired by my recent trip to the shore.
this was my first time ever making just a bust, and I have to say I enjoyed it for the instant satisfaction it brought.
I found most of the shells I used with my kids on our morning walks on the beach.
be sure to visit and take a look at all the element inspired dolls that have been created, a list of participants can be found at the
ADO blog.
water
she comes from the Sea
a beauty in not she
but something that draws you near
than leaves you drowning in fear
as you take your last breath and the water blankets you
the cold seeps in and air leaves to.
Nicole, she is great! Sure not pretty, but she has loads of personality!
ReplyDeletePersonality for sure. Nicole, you've outdone yourself with this piece.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun piece. You have a unique style that makes me smile. I am glad I found your art. Great elements piece by the way. I may have to give that bust thing a try.
ReplyDeleteI love her Nicole.
ReplyDeleteAnd I also love the fact that the shells were hand picked by you and your gorgeous kids.
xx
Es
OOOOO, this is great! i love the color and the shells!
ReplyDeleteNicole she is GREAT!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love those teeth....
I don't think I've seen another water piece..
Pattee
She's great Nicole. I absolutely love her brilliant blue hues!
ReplyDeleteshe is wild, love the colors, and I love blue hair
ReplyDeleteI think she's fantastic and adore her blue hair ... plus the way the bust is coming out of the shell looks really cool - great paint, too.
ReplyDeleteYour work is unique in every way. I look forward to all your new creations. Your eyes and teeth are great!
ReplyDeleteI love how her hair seems like flowing water-very cool doll!
ReplyDeleteOh, those eyes! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What a unique gal!! How fun that the kids helped pick her shells!!:o)
ReplyDeleteI like your style beautiful and unique.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are beautiful.
Greeting
Cool Blue hair, very water sprite, her eyes are fantastic. Lindax
ReplyDeleteWhat a great face! I love her expression. Congrat on being in the magazine too!
ReplyDeleteNicole, she came out great. I love the blues in her hair and how you did her breast plate. Awesome. Have a great time with the event and have a wonderful weekend! CHeers
ReplyDeleteVery unique. I can just envision her enveloping me and taking me to the bottom with her. Hhhmmmm....no swimming for me!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog.
Wonderfully creepy!
ReplyDeletethanks for taking a look at my doll :)
ReplyDeletethis bust is so unique and original! i love the contrast between the aethereal water elements and her facial features. your work is so great!
christina
Nicole, She is fabulous, and I love your story. I love the colors. All Your work has so much expression It's beautiful how you capture that! Thanks for visiting my blog! Hugs
ReplyDeleteShe is wonderful! She looks so enthusiastic and slightly manic! Like a windy day at the beach makes me feel. And I love her blue hair!
ReplyDeleteYou've definately made me a believer in her ability to strike fear, personality abounds ... ;o) Romona
ReplyDeleteshe is great! I love your style
ReplyDeleteTerrific and creepy! I don't know how you do it but she is super!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece Nicole!
HUGS,
Sprite
What a character - your piece really does conjure the sea. The colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeletevery cool, i love the blue hair and the inclusion of the sea shells.
ReplyDeleteShe is great! My 16 yo dd was viewing the various blogs and she remarked how all the mermaids were just too beautiful...yours is what we were looking for! You just cannot look away!!
ReplyDeletePam
I love her! This is one of your best pieces. I love her expression... and let's chat about that hair! Fantasticly done... see I even made up a word for this one.
ReplyDeleteShe looks exactly how I feel a real water creature might look! Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteYou're so imaginative, I love her wild blue hair and those eyes!
ReplyDeletewow....she is great :) x
ReplyDeleteOoooh, scary! Fun doll and great story!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, as usual. I love the way you created the water -- it looks as if she's just emerging from a tidal pool. I'm just glad she's not coming after me! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is spectacular (as always!). I love the blue eyebrows that match the hair.
ReplyDeleteI'll never be able to go in the water again!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work, I love her hair, eyes and teeth!
Amazing bust!! She has such personality!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea for a bust Nicole~the wavy blue hair and shell almost give her an "alternative Birth of Venus" look ala MML style:)
ReplyDeleteAh, she reminds me of the sea hag in "The Little Mermaid". My Elements bust must meet yours!...lol. By the way, I LOVE Julia! Great face and personality! :o)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, love the colors and her hair is perfect! ☺
ReplyDeleteEUOOOW! Gorgeous and gruesome at the same time. I like the way you used the seashells and bits, and her wispy blue hair. Like the idea of a 'bust'.
ReplyDeleteThis is so funny. It made me smile the moment I saw it.
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