It's all in the details

What makes a one of a kind poseable collectible doll desireable.........the artist has to pay attention to every little detail to make it special. Since all my designs - heads, faces, hands, feet, hair, shoes, costumes and accessories are never duplicated I create the look I want in in my head first and then build my character to realize my vision. 

The end result is that my dolls and accessories have to please me first or they wind up moving in to the assisted living doll house for unwanted flops, never to be seen by my selective collectors. If it doesn't pass my expectations and tell a simple but exciting backstory it joins the LoreleiBlu scrap pile.

Here are a few examples of what I mean by "the devil is in the details";

               Here's a hat made for a special, not every day common Witch

          
       And shoes that make a statement of class and style, not just foot covers

   I create full costumes to set a mood and style that compliments the character

                                           Head to toe, front to back

My buying trip for finding unique exquisite vintage and classic materials along with other treasures to create many more wonderful characters is coming to an end this week, it's been a great one! I'll be back at my studio controls next week to once again jump head first into creating OOAK Art Dolls with details that delight. Stay tuned for many more creations in the weeks ahead that will inspire and further develop your desire for the unusual.

Happy Haunting from LoreleiBlu and my band of Witches! LoreleiBlu Miniatures Etsy Shop Browse-Buy-Enjoy

CONTACT: Information - Questions - Commissions, Email: loreleibluminiatures@gmail.com  

Which Witch is Which.....take your Pick! Part 2

Time for a show of hands.......how many miniature doll fans can't wait for Halloween? Well I'm right there with you! My favorite time of year for Witches and other characters that go "bump in the night".

Here is another example of how much fun I have developing my characters. I call it my 3-Cs process which stands for Concept - Creation - Costuming. I've been creating and expanding my family of Witches for you to enjoy and to give you the opportuity to make them your very own:

                               Maggie Thistledown and her Skull Balloon

And with Fall in the air along comes the American Miniaturist October Issue with their Halloween Gallery entitled "It's time to get A Little Spooked", featuring my Vampires Charles & Lisette Moonblood along with my  Witches Goode Witch Ivory Whitesage and Goode Witch Hebsebah Nightwing (pages 57-58). Subscriptions have been mailed, Not a subscriber - NO problem, you can purchase the single Issue 162 in print or digital form, just log on to American Miniaturist for details.

I'm on a buying trip for the remainder of September seeking out unique exquisite vintage and classic materials along with other treasures to create more wonderful characters. Happy Haunting from LoreleiBlu and my band of Witches! Visit my Etsy Store

CONTACT: Information - Questions - Commissions, Email: loreleibluminiatures@gmail.com  

Which Witch is Which.....take your pick! Part 1

Halloween is just a Witch's wish away and when it comes to creating a Witch it's all about the magick born into the character. I create each Witch individually with their own story to share. My Witches all come with their own wand, spells, flying machine (broom) and other personal accessories to suit the character.

                                             Meet Morwenna Mandrake

                                              And Trixie Nightshade

                         Oh, let us not forget Pegean Foxglove the Summer Witch

I've been creating OOAK miniatures for 12 years and the best part of the entire process for me is when I start the costuming design and build for all of my handmade creations. All 3 of my special Witches above are in my Etsy shop and ready to fly your way with a few simple clicks. Each is 5.5 inches tall, gently poseable, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and will be a fantastic addition or starter to any collection. My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoreleiBlu


CONTACT: Information and Commissions email me: LoreleiBluminiatures@gmail.com 

A Taste of What's in Store.....Spirits in the Wood!

Talk about summer fun, I had lots of it creating and adding to my Spirits in the Wood series of one of a kind unique sculpted treasures. I've named this one "The Kiss":

These beautiful fairies are captured in a magical moment of their first kiss. I so enjoyed sculpted them in polymer clay and blended them into the curves and cracks of my foraged wood, all unique pieces from my hikes in the US and England and from my gardens. 

"The Kiss" is 7 inches long and 6 inches high at the top. This standing piece is attached to 2 more  complimentary pieces of wood, creating a stand. They were then connected by pegs inserted into drilled holes and glued for added strength. 

All of my creations are one of a kind and won't be duplicated. I only make a few of my Spirits in the Wood pieces a year and once they are sold there won't be any more until next year. 

Having said that if you move quickly you could be the lucky one to make this magical gift, "The Kiss", yours. It's in my Etsy Shop, https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoreleiBlu

CONTACT: Information and Commissions:  loreleibluminiatures@gmail.com  

LoreleiBlu Is In The Studio Creating Her Magic!

Back from a summer of visiting dear family friends in England and have been working on a number of commissions, along with several new creations for my ETSY shop like my Alice in Wonderland:

Alice is 5.5 inches tall and gently poseable, as each of my OOAK doll creations are.

Please visit my shop to see the many new additions I have made to the family of LoreleiBlu Miniatures: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoreleiBlu , hope you enjoy them.