Seasons Way
The Art of Shelah Dow
I remember when I was a child I heard about this wonderful plastic that you could make your own dolls from. Back then, I was in Barbie mode and thought that sounded neat, but unbelievable. As an adult, I discovered polymer clay and used it to create well loved dragon beads that I sold on Ebay as well as dragon sculptures and other oddball things. I dreamed of making dolls. I collected doll images and links just to drool over and thought I would never be able to accomplish this sort of thing. Over seven years ago I tried my first dolls and they were horrible. In January, I decided that I would pursue what I loved once more. I joined doll groups, learned how to build armatures and the better clays to use. I rebuilt my collection of supplies and blended my old polymer clay knowledge with the new information about doll making. I recently gave up the frustration in not making 'realistic' dolls in realizing that I loved the unrealistic fantasy creations I made far more than if I had been creating perfection in humanoid fairy form. I spent the last seven years painting watercolors in fantasy theme, but now only manage a painting once in awhile. Dolls are the passion, like rediscovering a loved one from long ago. There is pleasure found in putting on the perfect hair, sewing the sweetest dress, glueing myself to a pair of wings a few times as I craft the perfect accent for a beauty in progress. There's pleasure in this that goes beyond what watercolors can give.
My website is becoming more and more doll obsessed as I create.
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