Large Steamy Kettle Girl with mini

Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:

Continuing the teatime theme, this large wood girl is carrying her favourite iron kettle on her heat whilst it creates a nice steam cloud (made from soft wire). She is dressed in her sashiko stitched apron and her favourite blue workwear. A mini wood girl comes with her to stand inside the kettle from time to time.

Turned from American Tulipwood, my wood girl 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.

This tall girl is approximately 34cm 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.