Once Upon A Village Dolls

Next work in progress, mini rag dolls for a show in February. The goal is at least twelve but 18 would be excellent.

Once Upon a Village Dolls

Once Upon A Village Doll

Once Upon A Village Doll

#Gloria Grandy

Current work in progress.

The little guy has chosen his name and it's Archie. He also has an African name but he'll tell us that later. He's practicing his big speech on his sister,  grandma and mom. They are listening to him intently and are so proud at how this young man is growing up.

#GloriaGrandy #Cre8tivGlory

Finished Work In Progress

She's all done. I love the way she turned out. I may give her a prop or an accessory. I have to decide what it should be. She told me her name is Bahati which means lucky or fortunate.

 Sleepy Goddess Dolls

Blue Goddess 

This little sleepy doll has
a peaceful dreamy little
face. She comes with a
doll stand so that she
can be displayed on a
shelf or mantle or
she can be hung on
a wall or door or
she would also be
happy nestled among
the pillows on your
bed or sofa.
she is
about 22" tall has
curly yarn hair and
a handpainted face.
Her skirt and bodice
are a pretty navy blue
and pastel Indonesian
batik and she wears a
bead necklace.

WORK IN PROGRESS

This is my current work in progress. I haven't done this doll design in several months and I forgot how much I love creating this style.

She will get more jewelry and her head will be wrapped in the beautiful blue fabric shown below.

I think her little blouse should be shortened so that her skirt will hang better. It was almost half the length of the skirt which makes it look a little "bunchy". She will be one of my faceless dolls which are my most popular dolls. I think it's because they become more decorative and more of an art piece.

These are two happy new Cre8tiv Glory doll parents. These three dolls were on display and available for adoption at Underground Books on Broadway St. In Sacramento California. You can adopt your own Cre8tiv Glory doll. There are more of my little people available at Underground Books.

This IsTanya

  This is Tanya. She is one of my Once Upon A Village dolls.

The inspiration for this group of dolls comes from my favorite artist Paul Nzalmaba.

She is a stump doll with a wooden base and stands about 22 inches tall. She wears a summery two piece strapless dress in a navy blue and yellow abstract print and a straw hat with a yellow bow. She is also wearing a blue and white bead necklace, gold bracelets and long curly hair.

 

 

She is also a positive image doll to promote the beauty of African American people. She is available for adoption for $95.00 plus tax and shipping to your address. Email me your interest at cre8tivglory@gmail.com

This Is Onella

This is Onella. She is one of my Once Upon A Village dolls. The inspiration for this group of dolls comes from my favorite artist Paul Nzalmaba.


She is a stump
doll with a
wooden base
and stands about
22 inches tall. She
wears a beautiful
Two piece belted
dress in a bold
blue and orange
print, gold earrings
and bracelets and
orange beads. She
has arms that can be 
posed and a pretty a
natural hair style.

She is also a positive image doll to promote the beauty of African American people. She is available for adoption for $95.00 plus tax and shipping to your address. Email me your interest at cre8tivglory@gmail.com.

Sacramento African Marketplace

Art In The Garden

If you're looking for something fun to do next week, come on out to Elk Grove and enjoy Art in the Garden. The dates are June 14th and 15th, Sunday and Monday at Kanika Marshall's studio, 9137 Santorini Dr. Dee Tschida is an acrylic painter who will have her beautiful paintings of Taos, New Mexico available to view and purchase. Kanika who is an amazing sculpture artist will have her welded steel and clay indoor and outdoor art for sale. Her work will include jewelry, pottery..., goddess art and metal sculptures. I am so excited, I will also be there on Sunday with some new cloth and art dolls who are ready to be adopted and ready to become part of your household. There will be refreshments and more and a great day to be outside in a beautiful garden setting. It all starts at 10am, so come by and say hello and stay for a while. Love to see you there.☀

September Doll Workshop, Saturday, September 20th

September Doll Workshop, Saturday, September 20th

 

Those of you who live in the Sacramento area have been asking about my September doll workshop, here are the information and the link to The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center. If you have questions you can email me at: ggrandy28@gmail.com or call the Elk Grove Fine Art Center at 916-685-5992 or connect: http://www.elkgrovefineartscenter.org/new-events/2014/9/20/art-doll-101-flying-acrobatic-dancers-by-gloria-grandy

This is a great class for first time doll makers. Just bring your sewing machine, two fat quarters or a half yard of your favorite print fabric, some matching tulle and ribbon, and thread. I'll bring everything else. for more information and a complete materials list just go to the Elk Grove Fine Arts Center link.