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The Fairy and The Dove watercolor art by Elizabeth Ruffing

The Fairy and The Dove watercolor art by Elizabeth Ruffing

The Fairy and The Dove by Elizabeth Ruffing“The Fairy and The Dove” is an original watercolor painting. I am making a limited number of reproductions of this image as a signed giclée print as well, on 8 1/2 by 11 inch art paper.

The Fairy and The Dove by Elizabeth RuffingA fairy stands in a field full of iris in shades of purple and yellow, holding a baby dove in her hands. She will soon put him back in his nest. The wind is blowing around her, and the sunlight is showing between the leaves in the trees behind her. I’ve added a border of pink day lilies all pointing inward to enclose the scene.

The Fairy and The Dove by Elizabeth Ruffing
This is what the 8 1/2 by 11 print might look like framed without a mat. (A mat and frame are not included.)

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Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyKelly has so many admirers, she barely has time to sit down before the doorbell rings again.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyOne brings her a box of doggie candy. One calls to give her a brand new red ball. One brings her a bouquet of pink roses.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyShe graciously thanks each and every one of them.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyKelly likes the roses so much she pins one to her ruffled collar, right in front.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyShe sighs and goes back to watching her soap operas.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyKelly wears a pale green dress with a beautiful teal collar and cuffs edged in gold. The dress has a wide sash that ties in a big bow at the back. Tiers of white petticoats can be seen below her dress.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyKelly 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 her rose bouquet are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyKelly 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.

Kelly stands 5 and 3/4 inches tall.

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Kelly has already been adopted. Thank you!

Kelly the Jack Russell Terrier, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

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Wendy Westie, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Dog Doll by Max Bailey

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyWendy is a sincere and generous West Highland White Terrier.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyShe loves dog bones.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyIf you give her a bone, she will put it in her pocket and save it until you give her another.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyWendy worries that a friend might come along who needs a bone. There Wendy would be, munching on the last bit of her only dog bone. That would make her feel terrible!

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyWendy is wearing a purple dress with gold polka dots. Her lilac blue apron is trimmed in gold. It is ruffled and has a big sash tied at the back in a pretty bow.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyHer ivory collar matches the petticoats that show below her dress, and you can see her cute little white tail.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyWendy 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 her bones are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyWendy 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.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyWendy stands 6 inches tall. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Wendy Westie, original one-of-a-kind West Highland Terrier folk art doll figurine by Max BaileyWendy is available for $450.00, plus shipping. Please inquire to [email protected]

Wendy Westie, Trina the Chihuahua, and Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel, original, one-of-a-kind folk art doll figurines by Max BaileyWendy’s doggie friends are Trina the Chihuahua (center) and Charlotte the Cocker Spaniel (right).

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North Carolina back roads

I have now linked all the thumbnail photos that are currently on our online doll gallery page to actual webpages! “Sigrid the Star Baby” was the last to get her own link. There are still those six finished dolls to post…but let’s concentrate on what I got done, for now 😉

And we have perfect, beautiful weather here. The leaves are still turning, the sky is an intense blue, and the temperature is just right. We took a little trip to the library today, and I stopped along the back roads to take some photos.

I’ve just finished reading Where Angels Fear to Tread, and now I’m starting on A Room with a View, both by E. M. Forster. I had asked for Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay, through Interlibrary Loan, but I’m not sure I will ever see it. The librarian I spoke to didn’t seem to be able to translate spoken English into written English very well. I’ve never encountered that before at a library. I did my best to write out what I wanted and rephrase what I was saying a couple of different ways, but the whole exchange was a bit surreal. Perhaps she will surprise me. We will see. Or maybe they will make the Interlibrary Loan form available online soon. That would be nice too.

Anyway, the drive was pretty.

Yesterday, I was still nervous over the election, even though it was over and I was relieved by the results. I must have just been that nervous, so much so that I had residual nervousness! Today, I feel much more like it’s a new day, and I’m hoping people everywhere are feeling more positive and optimistic.