daruma store (favourite things #121)

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

My store I would always be happy to visit - even if it is a grumpy store!

Under a red tiled roof hairstyle and you will find a little store selling everything daruma themed - in the stylish large main window there is a set of daruma dolls - follow the sign around the back to find the entrance door under a noren curtain. A back window shows off various daruma toys and there's also a vending machine selling darumas for you to make your wishes on. Around one side there's also a maneki neko warily cuddling a daruma. On top of the store roof is a big 3D daruma sign for all to see.

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 #121.

This girl is approximately 27cm 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 girls 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.

Items going to the US are currently all shipped individually to prevent delays at customs, therefore cannot be grouped together for shipping.