wheeled daruma girl

Artist's notes on inspiration and materials:

A daruma girl with a 'stop/ start' kind of action - you can push her along by holding her straight or give her a little push and she rolls a little then stops and rocks (which means she doesn't roll off the shelf) - inspired by wheel-along folk toys.

This piece is turned from poplar 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 pieces 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, 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.

Painted underneath with blue bear head.
Approximately 11cm high.
Please note: THIS IS NOT A TOY and should be kept out of the reach of children.