Icelandic Poppy Wowie

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

This girl is wearing her removable Icelandic poppy headdress, with a body decoration of leaves against the natural wood background. Her hair continues the poppy flower pattern. If desired, the elastic on the headdress could be removed so that the flower serves as a base instead, or placed on top of the head to be viewed from above.

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. She has been finished in a top coat of matt acrylic.

A note about 'Wood Girls'
This girl was turned from poplar by a production turner, and then added to and hand painted in the U.K. by me, a British artist. The headdress is laser cut from poplar plywood. I love exploring the patterns and scenes encountered by me on my travels and in daily life.

Stamped on the base with 'blue bear' in red ink, and on the reverse of the headdress.
Approximately 15cm high, without headdress, 17cm when wearing headdress.
Please note: THIS IS NOT A TOY and should be kept out of the reach of children.