This image from Flickr inspired me.
The sketch-
So what do I think about a naked doll? I was originally planning a fairy with little wings on her back. I changed my mind, thinking of Gauguin’s Tahiti paintings. Of course, just now as I was searching for a link to those paintings, I see that they are nothing like my idea. So, I was thinking about my vague memory of Gauguin’s Tahiti paintings.
I left her body undetailed except for fingers. I figured it would be a case of not knowing when to stop.
I was unsure of this doll last night. I had not cut her “hair” into locks. After looking at her for a while, I decided it looked too Lawrence of Arabia. I was nervous about cutting, but I like it a lot better.
love this doll – and i love her lock’d hair! gorgeous work, mimi!
she’s very lovely. very gauguin. t.x
I don’t comment much, but I visit your site with each new post you make. I love your island girl. Especially her hair! Have you thought about giving her a grass skirt or sarong around her hips…one that could be taken on and off. You could maybe to a grass skirt similar to how you fashioned her hair. That way she could be displayed dressed or undressed.
She’s cute! She’s nekkid! LOL, I just love your dolls. You have such a talent.
I love her.
My 5 year of niece Pippi undresses all her dolls…everyone stays naked!
I like her naked! It just seems…right. I thought Gauguin right away so I guess we both have a faulty memory! Well done, Friend!
She is amazing as is!!
Isn’t it funny how memory works? I love the hair!
Waouh !!! So cuuuute ! I really like your job.
I wrote on you in my blog :-)
Beautiful Mimi,
I love her!
Mimi: I love your dolls, I love your work, i love your blog!
Thank you for your art!!