Fancy Schmancy

Last weekend I bought a new camera and it is just awesome.  (thank you, Christine!)  I generally try not to fetishize technology, but it is not unreasonable to say that  this camera has actually improved my quality of life.  Before this, I had a ten-year-old camera that my father very kindly bought for me on a business trip to Japan because they still cost a small fortune back then.  When I told my friend this, she asked "did they even have digital cameras ten years ago?"  Well, just barely.   And considering it is so old, it has served me quite well, but the new one is a revelation. Taking pictures is now a delightful activity instead of a tedious chore.  Observe:

This is Mme. Frontenac (available in my shop)  and a little story that, I confess, is a mishmash of fact and fiction...

According to legend, the Governor General of New France, Louis de Buade de Frontenac, was heartbroken when he discovered his wife was having an affair with the Sun King. He eventually forgave her, but left explicit instructions about the treatment of his body upon his death. After he died, Madame de Frontenac received a special delivery: her husband's heart in a lead box. So, be true to the one you love and Happy Valentine's Day!

I also had the good fortune to be featured in the Spring issue of Art Doll Quarterly, which came out this week.  The dolls in the magazine are three that I made last summer.  First there is Ivy...

...and Peggine with the Huntsman's Daughter:

 There is also a brief article (written by moi), a portion of which I'll be posting on my 'about me' page.

Tata for now! I'm off to tidy my studio, which is a true horror...

Comments

[Kaerie Faerie]

The new doll is great, and the story is fab,
I just love your site. I'll be upgrading to a new camera soon too! But I still need to practice with light etc.
Karey

[foobella]

Congrats on the new camera!

Love Mme. Frontenac and her story.

[Grace]

*sigh*
Your dolls are so exquisite, it is such a treat to stop in and see what you are creating.

[Kathy]

How exciting! What a great honor! Congrats on ADQ!
Kathy

[Kimberly Wlassak]

Looks like I'll be off to my local Barnes and Noble to pick up the new magazine!

Your dolls are breathtaking. I am in the process of re-decorating my studio...when I'm finished, I intend to purchase one of your dolls as a finishing touch!

Kim
Garden Painter Art
Musty Boxes Ephemera

[Sharon]

Congratulations on being featured in ADQ. I love these dolls, particularly the red-haired one. I always look forward to seeing your dolls. :)

[Du Buh Du Designs]

She is so amazing!! Her eyes and that hair! I think you are the expert of paper clay AND doll hair. I also saw your latest dolls on Etsy (gasp and sighs all around). Your work just keeps getting better and I love your photographs of them up close. You can almost tell what they're thinking:)
Hope all is well Sarah and that you continue making your amazing dolls...at trying out different sizes too. You inspire me to want to try things a little differently. Continued success and congrats on the ADQ article (they should've been on the cover if you ask me).
~Christine ;)

[Bonnie Lee Fontaine]

Featured in an article! Congratulations!! I'm honored to be on the same team as you. The pics look awesome. Can't wait to get the magazine now!

[medieval clothes]

Woah.. The first story is kinda sad.. Oh well, congratulations on your new camera. Can you post a picture of your old camera? I heard cameras from Japan are quite great. Thanks much.

[renaissance costume]

Those eyes are kinda disturbing and scary lol.. Anyways, congratulations on being featured.. ;)

[Antivirus_man]

I liked your site, you are very interesting to write. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[JOBS_frend]

I liked your site, you are very interesting to write. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[Black-Eyed Suzie]

Bonjour!

Im happy to announce that Im on maternity leave for the next few months and will only be responding to email sporadically. Perhaps your query is covered below...

NEWSLETTER
Want to know when I have new dolls available? Please visit my blog (http://blackeyedsuzie.typepad.com) or let me know by email if you would like to be added to my mailing list. If I dont respond, please rest assured that I *will* add you to the list before my next newsletter goes out.

CUSTOM ORDERS
Please note that I cannot take custom orders at this time.

QUESTIONS
If you have general questions about my dolls or dollmaking, please consult the FAQ on my blog. (http://blackeyedsuzie.typepad.com/my_weblog/faq.html) Please note that I wont be responding to questions covered in the FAQ.

Thank you!
Sarah (aka. Black-Eyed Suzie)

http://blackeyedsuzie.typepad.com

[Rental]

Hi Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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Super Art. impossible Dolls .Nice picture. Thanks