Maneki Neko 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.

I especially love one that comes in its own little shelter - something that isn't a frequent find, so I like to make my own versions - this one inspired by setoware porelain maneki neko cats. This vending machine kiosk is shaped as a cat with a raised right paw to bring in the custom and with a little shed that has a vending machine selling lucky cats inside.

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 17cm 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.