Blog Archives - Heartfelt Dolls

Introducing ... Ailsa

10/9/2014

Ailsa is one of a series called 'Selfies', exploring how I see myself.
Ailsa expresses my delight -
for the gift and generosity of life,
at the exuberance and wonders of nature,
for the preciousness of relationship,
in the intimacy and solace of silence.

Introducing ... Helsa

9/9/2014

Helsa is one of a series called 'Selfies'.
She is the storyteller -
the part of me that holds the stories;
that shares the stories,
that adds to the story,
and passes it on.

Helsa is an interpretation of a pattern by Pamela Hastings.

Introducing ... Elyzabeth

8/9/2014

Elyzabeth is one of the 'Selfies'
In this series I am exploring my self-image - who do I think I am?
Elyzabeth is the critic - of myself.
Her criticism is relentless, ruthless, destructive.
Elyzabeth is an interpretation of a pattern by elinor peace bailey.

Introducing ... Biff

7/9/2014

Biff is one of a series of self-portraits called 'Selfies'.
Biff is OTT -
always trying a little too hard,
never quite getting it quite right.

Here are some of my 'Selfies' on my dream coat -
a snapshot of the landscape of my life.

Introducing ... Babette

6/9/2014

Babette is one of a series called 'Selfies'.
She is a nurturer -
of the soul, of the spirit, of the body.
Babette is an interpretation of a doll designed by elinor peace bailey.

Introducing ... Lise

5/9/2014

Lise is one of a series of folls exploring 'Selfies'.
Each doll reflects an aspect of myself.
Lise is emergent -
moving from one stage of life to another.

Introducing ... Liana

4/9/2014

Liana is one of a series of small dolls called 'Selfies'.
She is my caregiver -
bringing solace and comfort and nourishment;
tending to my need for self-care.

Introducing ... Isabel

3/9/2014

Isabel is part of a series called 'Selfies'
She holds my heart songs and my heart's desire.
Isabel is an interpretation of a pattern designed by Heather Gailey.

Introducing ... Lilian

2/9/2014

Lilian is one of an explorative series called 'Selfies'.
Lilian comes with a 'Care Label'.
Where is the instruction manual for life?
What are the care instructions for a unique, authentic human life?
Lilian is an interpretation of a pattern designed by Pamela Hastings.

Introducing ... Lyzbeth

1/9/2014

Lyzbeth is one of a series of self-portraits called 'Selfies'.
She is the dancer, the dance, the dancing.
She is the choreographer, the soloist, the pas de deux, the ensemble, the audience.
Lyzbeth reminds me that have a role in the dance of life.