jack-o-lantern girl pre-order

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

This is a pre-order item - the finished piece may differ slightly from the one shown here. You can also request a regular pumpkin (please see other listing) - just leave a message in the notes box when checking out.

Autumn is my favourite season and I love to see the produce displays for harvest festivals. This little wood girl sits snugly inside her pumpkin, but she also can come out and the two pieces can stand side by side if desired - she has the seeds in her middle. Her 'stalk' has been made from a pruning of a twisted beech tree in my garden - perfectly wonky for a pumpkin.

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. Finished in a top coat of matt acrylic.

Round turned wood shapes are altered and hand painted by me, a British artist, exploring patterns and scenes encountered by me on my travels and in daily life.

Approximately 22.5cm high with girl inside.

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