Super Blue Bear Vending

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.

To celebrate going into the ninth year of the Blue Bear Vending Co. this special super stack piece has six blue bears piled high above a blue bear vending machine. The collar of the largest blue bear is a blue tiled roof. Around the square base, this piece shares some of what you might find in a Tokyo alleyway - the entrance to a mysterious bar (complete with neon signage), a parked bicycle under a noticeboard, and an aircon unit.

This girl is approximately 27cm 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.