Daruma vending kiosk

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.

This smaller sized 'daruma' vending machine girl features a drinks machine inside a little shed/ kiosk, and around the back you will a back door, a pile of darumas and a sign reading 'だるま' (daruma) in Japanese hiragana script. On the dolls head is a big daruma, serving as a sign for the street.

She has been turned from American Tulipwood by a production wood turner in the UK to my designs, then altered, added to and painted by me, a British artist. Finished in a clear matt acrylic protective top coat.

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. THIS IS NOT A TOY and should be kept out of the reach of children.

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