Joanna Thomas Art Dolls
Marie Antoinette
Joanna Thomas, insanely talented, one of a kind doll artist is the first subject for my weekly Sunday Spotlight. I met Joanna (virtually) approximately seven years ago on another polymer artists forum group and over the years have come to know her as just as beautiful a person as the incredible little figures she creates.
Duchess
Every figure I see of Joanna's, regardless if it is a small faerie, a delicate dancer, enchanting story book lass, or one of her little ladies, is so inspiring. The attention she pays to detail in all aspects of her work is so evident just with a quick glance at a picture of one of her figures. But, a quick glance is never enough - from the perky little hats to the coordinating bases, there is so much to take in.
Flower Pixie
Joanna sculpts from polymer clay and handpaints the faces, including the soulful eyes. She designs and handmakes the clothing out of delicious silks, laces and other delicate fabrics. She doesn't advertise that under the outer costume of each doll, is a complete set of undergarments, to rival the finest that any woman of the ton would have possessed. Not only is this artist a sculptor and costume designer, but she is also a cobbler - each tiny shoe is handcrafted, usually from leather by Joanna.
Bebe
Joanna sculpts elaborately costumed Little Ladies, using historical reference as inspiration. She creates delicate small
faeries, enchanting storybook figures, graceful dancers and tiny dollhouse sized pieces.
Periwinkle - Faerie
Mon Alice - Storybook
Odile - Dancer
Young Girl - The Minis
Joanna's newest piece, (I'm absolutely in love with this one):
MarieTherese
Looking at the above pictures, I'm sure you can understand how this very talented and creative artist is such an inspiration to me.
It is no surprise that as soon as a piece is listed in Joanna's Etsy shop, Inchelina, it is sold and that she is also kept busy with commission work.
To see more of Joanna's delightful creations, please visit her site, here
