Sunny

This is Sunny. I was thinking of Taylor Swift while I was making her so she wants to be a Country singer when she grows up.

Harlow

This Harlow, she is a Vogue cover girl model from the 1950's

Deanna

This is one of four new additions to my cloth doll family. Her name is Deanna and she wants to be a movie star when she grows up' She is already very much a diva with an attitude.

Roxy

This is Roxy. She is inspired by the flappers of the 1920's. She has a flashy feather head band, a feather boa, black lace and rhinestone embellishments and black net knee stockings with lace garters.

Madeline

Introducing Madeline. She is a very stylish school girl in her red beret, black tights and red plaid dress with its pristine white lace collar.

These are my dolls, I call them Gloria's Girls. Today is their debut and they are dressed to party and celebrate. My little red head is Ashley,

the beautiful lady in the bright colors is Ariana and the sassy girl in the striped socks is Lucy. They have lots of sisters and girlfriends that are also waiting for their coming out parties. You can watch for them here on my blog and if you are in the Sacramento area, you can visit them at my booth Gloria Grandy Designs at the Market Place, 11395 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova, 95742.

As always, communicating through art,

Gloria

Happy Halloween!!!

Just wanted to share with you some of my Halloween images and to wish you all a happy and safe Halloween season.

The Fountain

This beautiful fountain is in the Natomas area of Sacramento. It's done in white charcoal on black paper. I love how it seems to glow.

My Guardian Angel

"An angel cried for me today and prayed to keep me safe. She knows I am not perfect yet still she's at my side. Guiding me, protecting me and loving me until my time is done."

The Survivor

This piece is dedicated to all who have survived cancer and all whom we have lost. My friend here is still beautiful, still hopeful and reaches for a better and healthier future.

The Power of Love

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, we'll have peace....." Jimi Hendrix

Homeless In Sacramento

THE SUNFLOWERS

How many times have you driven past this man standing at the freeway offramp?

Homeless In Sacramento

TALKIN' TO THE MOON

This woman was standing on a park bench facing the moon and talking to it as if it was her best friend. Her shopping cart was parked below with everything she owned and everything she had left to treasure.

Homeless In Sacramento

THE VET

This man reminds us that once we saw him as a hero who defended our country.

Homeless In Sacramento

BLUE EYES

This young man had the most beautiful blue eyes shining out of a dusty face and tangled dreadlocks. He was too thin but he had a proud confident, attitude that bordered on arrogance. It was as if he was an out of place rock star who had been abandoned by his band. He smiled and waved at the cars that drove by and talked to and took change from the drivers who stopped for the traffic light. I kept thinking, this young man is some body's son.