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Christmas Store (favourite things #148)

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

This wood girl is dressed up as a Christmas store, and in the spirit of things is all lit up like a Christmas tree too.

Under a red tiled roof you will find a little green store whose entrance is marked by a festive wreath noren curtain, next to a pair of display trees - one painted on the building (with an angel on top) and one you can move around. Walk around back passing a neon '24 hour' sign and you'll find a vending machine dispensing mini pre-lit Christmas trees, a familiar looking red-nosed reindeer taking a breather and an aircon unit piled up with gifts and a little Santa gnome. Passing a window with an angel on display you make your way to the store entrance once again. On top of the store is a large decorated Christmas tree with a star on top.

My 'favourite things' wood girl series share the places and things I love, a favourite motif, object or theme, or are inspired by a microseason. Turned from American Tulipwood, a sustainable and interestingly grained timber, the pieces are turned by a production wood turner in the UK to my designs, then added to and painted by me, a British artist. They are finished in a clear matt acrylic protective top coat.

Favourite Things girls are numbered on the base, this one is #148.

This girl is approximately 32.5cm in height.

My pieces are painted in a naïve and simple style, with visible brush strokes and differing paint consistencies. It is important to note that these dolls are made from real wood which will have naturally occurring markings and grain, and sometimes there will be small amount of bleeding along the grain, or knots, which is to be expected when using untreated wood - please make sure you consult the pictures carefully before purchasing.

PLEASE NOTE: Wood pieces should be kept away from water which can damage the wood and painted surface, and also away from direct heat/ sunlight which also can affect the surface colour and the timber itself. THIS IS NOT A TOY and should be kept out of the reach of children.

US customers: Import duties are prepaid and included.