Daruma Vending

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

Anyone who has followed my work for a while (and sees my company name) knows about my love for vending machines, especially the Japanese variety. They are to be found everywhere, particularly the drinks kind, making sure that everyone has access to a beverage (and sometimes many other things) in all kinds of places.

They are often found in alleyways or seemingly out of the way places, where you might also find lots of other things going on. This wood girl shares some of what you might find - an aircon unit, a tin sign, a gate with a mailbox, and a window with a daruma clock and figurine on the sill. All found under a red tiled roof which continues as her hairstyle. The vending machine itself is selling daruma bottled cider under a big wooden daruma signboard.

This girl is approximately 20cm 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.