The coming of spring
£195.00
Artist's notes on style, materials and inspiration:
A very special piece made from an enormous wooden ball - a super sized version of my roaring blue bear, this one has a Japanese Silver Eye perched on the head - a bird that always reminds me of spring as they can often be seen amongst the cherry blossom, nibbling at the petals. The head sits on a 'collar' stand made from a turned wooden bowl, and can be positioned at different angles to change the mood.
Please note: this is a heavy piece which needs to be sent by courier.
A note about 'Wood Girls'
My wood girls are turned by a production turner to my designs and then added to and hand painted in the U.K. by me, a British artist, exploring patterns and scenes encountered by me on my travels and in daily life. 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.
Made using a large turned hardwood sphere with added bear ears and bird. Hand painted and finished in a matt acrylic protective top coat.
Hand painted on the base of the bowl with a blue bear and dated 2023.
Approximately 24.5cm tall.
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.
