Year: 2012

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Izzie, miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyIzzie is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Izzie is a smart little tuxedo kitten.

She selected a big pink bowl for herself. In a big bowl, she thought, a little bit of food wouldn’t look like nearly enough.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyHer bowl is now empty, and Izzie is outraged. She will wail until someone realizes she needs a refill.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyIzzie wears a Wedgwood blue nightgown, with a soft pink ruffle around the neck, and soft pink trim on the sleeves.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyIzzie comes with a white dollhouse miniature high chair, with a striped cushion, and her pink ceramic bowl.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyIzzie is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

She was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Izzie was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyIzzie is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.)

Izzie is 1 and 3/8 inches tall.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Izzie by artist Max BaileyUpdate: Izzie has been adopted. Thank you!

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Harper, miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Harper by artist Max BaileyHarper is a handmade miniature original, one-of-a-kind cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Harper is a very handsome tuxedo cat with big yellow eyes.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Harper by artist Max BaileyBecause he is so charming, and handsome, Harper is always on the guest list for formal dinners and dances.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Harper by artist Max BaileyFor these occasions, and for all occasions, Harper wears a black tuxedo, a white shirt, a black bow tie, and a burgundy cummerbund.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Harper by artist Max BaileyHarper comes with an elegant mahogany armchair, upholstered in dark red velvet. Sitting in his chair, he looks, and feels, like a prince.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Harper by artist Max BaileyHarper is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Harper by artist Max BaileyHe was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Harper was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Harper, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tuxedo Kitten Art Doll by Max BaileyHe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Miniature black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten, Harper by artist Max BaileyHarper is 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.)

Harper is 1 and 1/2 inches tall.

Willow, Izzie, Annabelle, Harper, and Nora, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Kitten Art Dolls by Max BaileyUpdate: Harper has been adopted. Thank you!

Harper’s friends are, from left to right, Willow the gray-and-white kitten, Izzie the tuxedo kitten, Annabelle the tabby kitten, and Nora the ginger Persian kitten.

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In memory of my grandma

Grandma with hollyhocks, by Elizabeth RuffingMy grandma passed away yesterday, at 97 1/2 years old. She had seemed content most of the time we all talked to her, and spent a lot of time believing she was young, visiting with her older sister and her parents, going for rides in the car, and going to church. We always wondered if someone had come to take her for a ride, or take her to church, but we never knew.

Grandma with her sisterThis is a photo of her with her older sister, long since passed. Some time ago, she said her sister had come to visit, and they were going to go over the mountain to visit their parents, not that day, but soon. She said their mom and dad were going to be so surprised and happy to see them.

I like to think her sister came to visit her yesterday, and they went together to go surprise their parents.

Grandma with hollyhocks, reflection of Steve and Grandpa, by Elizabeth RuffingThis morning, I went looking for this photo of my grandma, the one above, in front of her hollyhocks. I gave her seeds from the hollyhocks in my garden, but they grew much better for her. When I looked more closely at the photo, I realized that my cousin Steve was reflected in the window behind her. He passed away just last summer.

I remembered that day the photo was taken. We were about to go see my cousin John play in a little league baseball game, and Steve and my grandpa were talking behind me, when I photographed Grandma. I realized then that I could see my grandpa, his back to us, talking to Steve, both reflected in the window behind my grandma, all three now gone, but together.

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Cinnamon, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tabby Kitten Art Doll by Max Bailey

Cinnamon, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tabby Kitten Art Doll by Max BaileyCinnamon is a sweet little tabby kitten with big amber eyes.

Cinnamon, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tabby Kitten Art Doll by Max BaileyCinnamon is wearing an ecru pinafore with ruffled sleeves edged in blue. It has an orange-mauve flower in the center of the front that matches her sleeves. Her sleeves have blue polka dots, and her bloomers are blue with mauve polka dots.

Cinnamon, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tabby Kitten Art Doll by Max BaileyCinnamon comes with her favorite chair, which is upholstered in very pale gold. It is 2 and 5/8 inches tall.

Cinnamon, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tabby Kitten Art Doll by Max BaileyCinnamon is a one-of-a-kind work of art, and is meant for display only.

She was sculpted from paperclay in multiple stages, to allow for drying and detailing.

Cinnamon was painted under a magnifying light, with tiny brushes, one hair at a time.

Cinnamon, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tabby Kitten Art Doll by Max BaileyShe is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Cinnamon, Original One-of-a-kind Miniature Tabby Kitten Art Doll by Max BaileyCinnamon and her chair are 1:12 scale. (One inch equals one foot.)

Cinnamon is 1 and 1/2 inches tall.

Update: Cinnamon has been adopted. Thank you!