Colour Me Sprung

When I was little, every spring my Dad would recite the same poem: 

Spring has sprung
The grass is riz
I wonder where the birdies is

I know he didn't make it up, but I'm not sure where it comes from.  And I also know I've already sung the praises of spring, but when you live in a city in which it's truly brutal winter seven months a year, spring is really, really significant.  By summer, I guarantee I'll be complaining about the heat, but right now I'm profoundly grateful for both the sunshine and the rain, and the gorgeously comfortable temperatures.  And the colour, oh the colour!  On that note, here is a little gal I've just made, unnamed as of yet:

Her hair is rather messy and needs some adjusting, but you get the idea.  I'm taking a little break from clay and making some cloth dolls. 

I've got a bunch of parts just waiting to be pieced together so that they need no longer be creepy disembodied doll parts.

Everything I make from this point on until the end of May is intended for the LabCab festival that takes place in Toronto May 31st and June 1st.  I'll be there with my little booth as well as a section of the art display, so if you're in the area, come on by!  There will be theater and music and visual art, and it has all been organized by my dear friend and the most talented actor, Aviva, so it is bound to be most excellent.

Thanks to the beautiful weather I've been tootling around the city on my bike.  I've recently become obsessed with Montreal rooftops because no matter how long I live here I can't get over how lovely they are... so much beautiful detail and colour.  Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a cross between a tale from Ye Olde Days of Yore and an Edward Gorey illustration.  Here are a few of my favourites:

Can you believe it?  A castle! And some turrets...

And balconies for all the star-crossed lovers...

More happiness everyone, and more spring!

Comments

[Susan]

Everything about this post is just so perfect. Thanks.

[noodle and lou studio]

Just love your new cloth doll! I think her hair is just adorable and reminds me of my own most days...except not so cute on me;) Best of luck at your upcoming show. Wish I could be there!! Love your neighborhood to pieces...how fabulous is that "castle"!!!?
Happy weekend to you...enjoy the weather!! xox...jenn

[Du Buh Du Designs]

I hear you on taking a break from clay dolls..I went and bought various clays to experiment with and some muslin to try a cloth doll. I should just take time off to figure out my sewing machine. I love the new girl and I think her hair is perfect the way it is! She ia definately in the summer mode. I love those building in your town..talk about character! Have fun with your show and take lots of pics .I guess it's not for a few weeks but remember too :)

[Anna]

I love, love, love your new doll!!! She looks like she could be related to Raggedy Red... gorgeous - thanks for sharing her with us <3

[tollipop]

Hello! The pictures of Montreal in spring are so lovely! I purchased your sweet Charlotte doll for my daughter a few months ago (and am sorry I don't believe I left any feedback...I was quite new to Etsy at the time and didn't realize...). At any rate, Charlotte is very special in our house. Thank you! Your dolls are mesmerizing.

[Bethany]

Oh love your newest creation!!
And thanks for the glorious photos of Montreal...sigh...ah I miss it sooo very much after living there for 6 years about 12 yrs ago.
Still have dreams about it...miss the Lux (mag store and cafe) soo much and Rue St Catherine and boul St Laurent....oh lovely shots...thanks :0

[Cath S]

My dh recites that poem - he's early 60s so maybe it's a generational thing? A few posts back you had the antler question - yes please! They looked stunning.