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Columbine the second…

Posted on February 25, 2014 by painterswife

Much happier with this one – she’s a bit more edgy and much less princessy. – even looks like she could front a band.

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Columbine #1

Posted on February 23, 2014 by painterswife

Here she is, but not for long. I’m not happy with her – she is too pretty looking – I don’t mind this in her face, but the clothes are a bit too Disney princessy for her to really be … Continue reading →

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The Bedraggled of Trippet Castle

Posted on November 18, 2013 by painterswife

The Bedraggled These are a tribe of Lost Dolls – over the years they have been accidentally left outside the castle walls in the surrounding park land or on the small almost-forgotten beach, during picnics or trips out, or sometimes … Continue reading →

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More goings on at Trippet Castle

Posted on November 11, 2013 by painterswife

I know I’ve been a bit quiet lately – but trust me, I’ve been busy. A very lovely lady and her handsome husband paid the Ryepress Gallery a little visit a few weekends back – and they really gelled with … Continue reading →

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Aoife – art doll

Posted on July 24, 2013 by painterswife

This is Aoife who, unfortunately has had a slight accident. Not that you can tell by looking, but trust me she is both physically and emotionally fragile. Due to this fragility she doesn’t go out much – she prefers to … Continue reading →

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Topless Sunbathing

Posted on July 7, 2013 by painterswife

So I have put all the body parts together at last. The one on the right is a bit of a poser, isn’t she? I think that’s the same one that was causing trouble last time.

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Three’s a crowd

Posted on July 3, 2013 by painterswife

…and the one on the left doesn’t look too pleased about it. This is the next set of Trippet Dolls, in progress. I don’t think they like being photographed sans clothing… and bald! But hey – we all have our … Continue reading →

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Trippet doll #6 – Deirdre

Posted on June 21, 2013 by painterswife

Another one in the series. Her clothes are made from a vintage crochet’d doily and the sleeve of a much-loved-but-shrunk-in-the-wash sweater. She has a couple of vintage mother of pearl buttons on her dress, and a little flower for added … Continue reading →