Thanks to Jennifer for including my “Lovely Lucy” in her “Santa would be proud” Etsy treasury today.
Tag: folk-art
Prudence the Boston Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Dog Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey
Prudence is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind Boston Terrier dog art doll figurine, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.
When Prudence had her first birthday, her mama told her she could pick out her very own doll.
It was not a difficult decision.
In fact, it was love at first sight. Little Alice was by far the most beautiful of all the doggie dolls.
Prudence takes Little Alice everywhere she goes, and shows her to everyone she meets.
“Isn’t she beautiful?” Prudence asks. They look at Little Alice, then at Prudence. They smile.
“She couldn’t be more beautiful,” they answer.
Prudence wears a pretty red dress that has blue flowers with yellow centers, and an ivory collar that matches her ruffled petticoats. Little Alice is dressed in bright yellow, with tiers of petticoats that show beneath her dress.
Prudence is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and Little Alice are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.
Prudence is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak. She stands 6 3/8 inches tall.
Dinah the Dachshund, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey
Dinah is a pretty little Dachshund.
She is polite, and sweet, and thoughtful. Dinah always has a kind word and good wishes for everyone she meets.
Wherever Dinah goes, she brings a gift.
No occasion is necessary. She just likes to drop by and surprise her friends with something special she made that she thinks they might like.
What she doesn’t realize, and what her friends all know, is that Dinah herself is a gift.
Dinah wears a soft beige dress with a white collar and cuffs, and tiers of white petticoats that show beneath her dress. A soft bow of deep rose at the front matches the deep rose sash that ties in the back in a pretty bow.
Dinah is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, and she is meant for display only. No molds are ever used in my work. She and the gift she carries are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.
Dinah is signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She rests firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak.
Dinah stands 5 an 3/4 inches tall.
Floradora, Original One-of-a-kind White Persian Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey
My name is Floradora, and I am a white Persian kitten.
Mama says I look just like the puffy little white clouds you see in the sky on a nice summer day.
This morning Mama told me not to get my dress dirty and not to show my petticoats.
She says it’s not at all ladylike for little girls to show their petticoats. “Floradora”, she says, “If petticoats were meant to be seen, they’d be worn over your dress instead of under it.”
But my petticoat is really pretty. It’s the color of roses, and it has a big ruffle with yellow polka dots. It’s so pretty I have to show it to you. It’s not like I’m showing somebody my bloomers!
My dress is okay too. It’s blue and has pink daisies that go all around the top in a circle, and a ruffle with a yellow border. If there was a contest though, my polka dot petticoat would win. That’s for sure!
Max Bailey sculpted me and my wonderful petticoat from paperclay, and made my cute little whiskers from stiffened cotton thread. I’m completely hand painted with acrylic paints.
I’m a one-of-a-kind work of art, and am made for display only. Max never uses molds in his work, so there’s never going to be anybody else like me.
I’m signed and dated, and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. I rest firmly on a turned wooden base that is stained and sealed in golden oak, and I’m 7 and 1/4 inches tall. I come with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of my story.
Floradora is available for $225.00, plus shipping. Please inquire to [email protected]
My friends are Maybelle Mouse (left) and Marla Mouse (right).