Saturday 18 December 2010

Believing

This post for Inspiration Avenue's Believe challenge is very much about the words. It was prompted by a comment left here last week by Crafty DVL where she mentions her toys coming to life.

Well, she really hit the nail on the head there didn't she? For of course, we all know that they come to life - why who wouldn't believe? They love and cherish us like every child loves a parent. I mean you've all seen Toy Story right? What more proof do you need?

I was going to draw Timmy for you. My most loyal and steadfast friend. He's had a few new faces sewn on over the years as his skin got a bit thin once or twice and he even had a hair transplant. His last trip to the cloth surgeon was a very tense time but I got to visit him in his hospital bed once or twice - just to make sure he was OK.

Unfortunately, I just couldn't do justice to Timmy's likeness. I felt it unfair to share with you a substandard rendition, so I reverted to an imaginary dolly who could shape her features under my pencil on her own. She does look like she could be related to my special friend though.

I did rush her a bit and failed to plan my composition well enough, so Molly is falling off the side of the paper. If I'd had enough room, then her legs would have been at a different angle, but at least this way you can see them - there's a lesson to you all children!

See how she is sitting so demurely against the wall; a lifeless cloth dolly... until your back is turned or you fall asleep.... Then, when, she's snuggled safely in your arms can't  you feel her hug and hear her whispering sharing secrets in your ear?

I think I might be posting this as an early Sunday Sketch - for there is much to be done around this house today (not least watching the final of Strictly Come Dancing)... My money's on Kara and Artem...

27 comments:

  1. How gorgeous and adorable...wonderful Lisa!! Shine on!

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  2. Makes me wish I had a doll just like her to snuggle with. The hubby is great to snuggle but doesn't fit in the crux of my arm like she would...
    Beautiful dreamy drawing, Lisa !

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  3. such sweetness!!!
    your illustrations
    are so tender & lovely.

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  4. lisa,
    good morning. she's got a darling face. yes, i can see her definitely coming to life dancing about in her puffy little purple outifit. how fun! i like her hair, too! xxoo

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  5. I like the colours in this and the shadow to the left gives it great depth. And she is cute :D

    Thanks for sharing.

    Nutty
    (just before bed)

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  6. She is so lovely and looks quite eagar for her "alive" time to begin.

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  7. love her - I have a bear I should try to do!
    cheers, dana

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  8. She's so sweet! I hope Timmy is in good health :)

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  9. She is adorable - love how we knew she was a doll right away! So demure! Of course toys come to life - consider the Nut Cracker! I am sure this doll was under that tree too! And I am so glad they do because truly they can be just the cuddle needed at times! Merry Christmas!

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  10. She's adorable, just bursting with joy of her 'moments' of hugging her dearest friend...

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  11. there really is a lot to get done this week. I love that you saw an imagine under your pencil and drew it. She is cute as can be.

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  12. Wow, you got that in quickly. I haven't even thought about what I would create, yet. Would you please send me that pencil? I have no talent for drawing, but I sure love how you (and your pencil) made this little doll your own. Great IA Challenge entry, too. She makes me believe!

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  13. She's lovely! Definitely a mischievous glint in her eye...waiting for a back to be turned so she can start rocking under the christmas tree...or kissing Timmy under the mistletoe!! :)

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  14. Well, I think she is absolutely adorable. I do! :) Hugs Need to catch up on your blog. SO sorry!

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  15. She is so cute! I love her face. She looks like she has antisipation in her eyes. So adorable.

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  16. She looks so sweet, I love the shading you did and the beautiful colors in her dress! :) ~Lauren

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  17. nice big eyes give away the fact there is life in there...and so much more in the imagination of the kids that play with her...

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  18. I enjoyed your story about Timmy and Molly sure looks sweet.

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  19. I looove that dress... Wish in came in my size! (Of course they come to life! Great inspiration :) )

    xo
    Kristin

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  20. The doll is gorgeous, especially her dress!

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  21. Oh I love the energy in this one! the pencil strokes in the dress and the colours you have chosen, she is s alittle cutie!!! And I'm sure she gets up to all sorts of things when your back is turned!!!

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  22. She is wonderful!! And such a great background story, her eyes really have me believing she has come to life as a real girl!

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  23. Beautiful! Perfect for our theme. I always think the toy/ornaments I've collected through the years come alive for Christmas and cry if they get left in the box and don't get put on the tree. :)

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  24. Enid Blyton started me believing in toys coming alive at night. Even now I am almost sure that toys can have feelings.

    Molly is very cute but looks as though she gets up to much mischief when human eyes are averted. What do you think?

    Kat :-)

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  25. This is really wonderful. Very adorable. :)

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