The 4 Elements Challenge was hosted by the Art Dolls Only (ADO) online group. Ninety participants made art dolls using one (or any/all) of the 4 elements: Earth, Fire, Air, Water. Check out the rest of the participants at the ADO Blog - just click on the Badge below.
In addition to my entry below, I volunteered to host photos for participants who do not have blogs. Inessa has been kind enough to send photos of her two entries, and today (Sunday) I received photos of Marij van der Ham's entry. All the entries have been wonderful works of art.
Here is my yet-to-be-named "Water" doll. Yeah, I know, a mermaid is a rather obvious interpretation of this element. But I really like mermaids. I modified a pattern by Kith & Kin for the body and head (using Doe Suede fabric). I designed the tail section, and made from cloth I hand-dyed.
This doll is made by Inessa Morelock, and signifies the "Earth" element - Sword & Shield. Inessa remarked she is facsinated by gourds and the "elementary." Gourds represent the fundmental earth element. The doll is "abstract and very simple in form and substance-- that sets it apart from my other dolls."
This is another entry by Inessa - her "Water" doll. Inessa says water "can be very unpredictable and I like that. The doll has been decorated with a variety of yarns, beads and shells ( from our trip to Florida )."
This is Marij van der Ham's entry, representing her vision of frozen water. You can see more of her work HERE.
