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Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Echo original one-of-a-kind black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll by artist Max Bailey

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind black-and-white tuxedo cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Echo is a beautiful tuxedo cat with big yellow eyes.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho says everything twice, which is how she got her name.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey“I’m hungry,” Echo will say. “I’m hungry,” comes the echo.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyPerhaps she is afraid she won’t be heard if she says something only once, and it’s very important that she be heard.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyBecause she is such a sweet cat, Echo’s friends don’t really mind that she repeats herself. They wait patiently until she is finished before they respond. They accept that all kitties have their funny little ways, and love her just the same.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyToday Echo is repeating herself in a striking black pinafore with red star flowers and tiny daisies in blue and lavender. The bib and over the shoulder straps are ruffled in the same fabric. Under her pinafore she wears a country red blouse with blue collar and cuffs banded in gold.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho has a black tail with a white tip. It emerges from white pantaloons. Her tights are blue, and over her kitty feet she wears black high-button shoes decorated with gold bands and gold buttons.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho is a one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho’s curled tail enables her to sit proudly all by herself on a shelf or on a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Echo is meant for display only.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho is available for $299.99. Please inquire to [email protected]

Echo, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Tuxedo Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyEcho’s tuxedo-cat boyfriend is Tommy, who can be found by clicking here.

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Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max Bailey

Ida original one-of-a-kind gray-and-white cat art doll by artist Max Bailey

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind gray-and-white anthropomorphic cat art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

Ida is a grey and white cat with yellow-green eyes and a pretty pink nose. She prides herself on being organized.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s kitchen is as neat and clean as a kitchen could be. Her little cans of food are alphabetized by flavor and sit neatly in her cupboard. Her bowls are stacked according to size and color.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s pinafores are all starched and pressed and arranged in the closet by color. Her shoes are clean and polished, and lined up under the pinafores with which she wears them.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Siamese and Gray-and-white Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyIda holds choir practice at her house every Thursday evening. (She sings high soprano.) All choir members must bring their best voices and remove their shoes at the door. Ida is quite sure this practice of being barefoot will not only keep her floor clean, but will improve the tone of their voices.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Black and Gray-and-white Cat Art Dolls by Max BaileyIt appears that this is the case, as on Thursday nights, everyone in the town steps out onto their front porches to listen to the choir rehearsing. To date, there have been no complaints.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda looks very nice today in her crisp white pinafore sprinkled with a pattern of blue roses and pale green leaves. With it she’s chosen to wear her white high-button shoes with scalloped tops and gold buttons. Her blue blouse has white bands around the collar and cuffs, edged in darker blue scalloped braid.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda wears white pantaloons with pale blue polka dots, from which her grey kitty tail emerges. She’s as pretty as a summer day.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda is an original one-of-a-kind work of art, created from my own design and pattern. She is made from 100% cotton fabric which has been sewn, stuffed, and completely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s paws are needle-sculpted, and her arms are button-jointed so that she can pose. Her face was sculpted from paperclay smoothed into her fabric head.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s curled tail enables her to sit by herself on a shelf or a table, or in a cabinet. She can also sit on a chair, or stand with a doll stand. (Chair and doll stand not included.) Ida is meant for display only.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda is signed and sealed with matte varnish for protection and preservation. She is 8 and 1/2 inches tall.

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda is available for $299.99. Please inquire to [email protected]

Ida, Original One-of-a-kind Gray-and-white Cat Art Doll by Max BaileyIda’s cat friends are Cleo the Siamese cat, and Lucinda the black cat.

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Tulip the Dutch Bunny, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Rabbit Art Doll Figurine by Max Bailey

Tulip the Dutch Bunny, Original One-of-a-kind Black-and-white Rabbit Art Doll Figurine by artist Max Bailey

Tulip the Dutch Bunny, original black-and-white rabbit figurine by Max BaileyTulip is a handmade original, one-of-a-kind black-and-white Dutch bunny rabbit art doll, hand painted and hand sculpted in paperclay by artist Max Bailey.

I am pleased to introduce Tulip, a hard working Dutch bunny with a very serious nature.

Tulip was named after her very great great grandmother Tulip, the illustrious founder and President of Tulip’s Tulip Farm, where the most spectacularly beautiful tulips in all the world are grown.

Tulip the Dutch Bunny, original black-and-white rabbit figurine by Max BaileySomeday, Tulip will be President of the farm. For now, she loves to go out into the fields in the fall, and dig perfect little holes with her front paws. Her brothers and sisters follow along behind her, rolling tulip bulbs carefully into the holes. Cousins and second cousins follow along behind them, filling in the holes with dirt to cover the bulbs.

Tulip the Dutch Bunny, original black-and-white rabbit figurine by Max BaileyIn the spring, when the tulips burst into bloom, all the Dutch bunnies dance through the fields in celebration of the beauty they have helped to create. Tulip loves the lavender tulips the most. You can tell from the lavender tulip pockets she has sewn on her sky blue dress.

Tulip the Dutch Bunny, original black-and-white rabbit figurine by Max BaileyTulip 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 is hand-sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted with acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Tulip the Dutch Bunny, original black-and-white rabbit figurine by Max BaileyTulip 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.

Tulip is an itty bitty bunny. She stands only 4 1/4 inches tall. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Tulip the Dutch Bunny, original black-and-white rabbit figurine by Max BaileyTulip is available for $149.99, plus shipping. Please inquire to [email protected]

Her friend, Matilda the Tuxedo Kitten, on the right, has already been adopted.

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Tabitha, tabby cat art doll, handmade original, one-of-a-kind kitten by artist Max Bailey

Tabitha original one-of-a-kind tabby-and-white cat anthropomorphic art doll by artist Max Bailey

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyTabitha is a tabby and white kitten with bright yellow eyes and a sweet disposition.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Her favorite toy is a soft green ball, made especially for her. She always knows where it is, whether it has rolled under the bed, or behind the door, or under the stove.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey It is filled with catnip. She delights in sneaking up on it, pouncing on it, and rolling around with it for hours.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Today she is wearing her best pink dress with little mauve flowers that encircle the skirt, and a matching mauve bow at the neckline. A big mauve sash ties in another bow at the back. Tabitha’s ivory petticoats show beneath the hemline of her dress. They match her big ivory collar. At the back you can see her striped kitty tail.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey “Don’t muss up your pretty dress,” her mother cautions her.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey And so Tabitha stands very still, holding her catnip ball, and wondering what in the world to do with herself until she can change back into her play clothes.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha 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 ball are hand sculpted from paperclay, and entirely hand painted using acrylic paints. Her whiskers are made from stiffened cotton thread.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha 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.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max Bailey Tabitha is an itty bitty kitty. She stands only 4 and 1/2 inches tall. She comes with a hang tag, a certificate of authenticity, and a copy of her story.

Tabitha the Tabby Kitten, Original One-of-a-kind Folk Art Cat Doll Figurine by Max BaileyUpdate: Tabitha has been adopted. Thank you!