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Black-Eyed Suzie
I'm a writer, graduate student and doll artist living in Montreal.
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Hi Crystal,
Thanks very much for your kind words about my dolls! Unfortunately, I'm not taking any custom orders at this time.
All the best and congratulations on your marriage!
Sarah
Commented Jun 11, 2012 on Pretty Miss D. at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Pretty Miss D.
Well, it didn't take me long to fall off the post-every-three-days wagon...I guess I forgot the rigours of academic courses. I love the class I'm taking (American Gothic) but it does entail about about 100 pages of reading a day, and I'm a slow reader, so that translates into several hours of r...
Black-Eyed Suzie has Moved!
I'm very excited to announce that I've moved my blog over to Squarespace! My new site has a homepage and a blog, as well as photo galleries (still under construction) and several other pages/ links. I'll keep this page up... Continue reading
Posted Jan 19, 2012 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Congratulations, Christine - you deserve it!! I didn't leave a comment on your ornament update, but they were simply gorgeous...I hope you had lovely holidays with your boys and that you got some time to relax. All the best in 2012!
Sarah
Commented Jan 10, 2012 on { New Licensed Piece } at Art Dolls by Du Buh Du Designs
{ New Licensed Piece }
Mermaid c. 2011 Christine Alvarado for Silvestri by DEMDACO Back in the Fall of 2010, I was contacted by DEMDACO and asked if I would be interested in creating a licensed piece for them. For those who don't know, DEMDACO is a leading Gift Company that licenses artists w...
Prezzies
Posted Jan 6, 2012 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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My First Stop Motion Animation
Posted Dec 12, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Thank you so much for the kind words, Sarah - glad youre enjoying my blog!
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Commented Dec 3, 2011 on Glass Eyes & Shrunken Heads at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Glass Eyes & Shrunken Heads
I've finally finished sculpting the heads for my most recent batch of dolls, which means I can start to sand and paint them and then assemble the bodies. Painting is my favourite part - it's when the character really emerges. And then the clothes, which is my second favourite part... I think I...
Glass Eyes & Shrunken Heads
Posted Nov 27, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Thanks Marie! Motherhood is amazing and fun and beautiful and exhausting! We should get together for a coffee sometime...
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Commented Nov 10, 2011 on Bits and Pieces at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Bits and Pieces
I finally feel like I'm making some progress with my latest batch of dolls, even though it's been ever so slow. But almost all the parts have been made and varnished and the assembly line i underway. Some dainty feet and legs with real stockings... I came up with a new technique for hands a...
Bits and Pieces
Posted Nov 6, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Survey Says...
Posted Oct 13, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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what a lovely comment, Burcu - thank you so much!
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Commented Sep 30, 2011 on A New American Gothic at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
A New American Gothic
While visiting a friend this summer, I happened upon the work of Andrea Kowch in an art magazine and was blown away. Similarly to what loved about Jane Eyre, I'm drawn its restrained Gothic sensibility. Her paintings are haunting and beautifully dark, but without being overbearingly so. So...
A New American Gothic
Posted Sep 29, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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I cant say for sure if Ill make more dancers - I like to like to keep trying new things rather than going back to previous themes. However, I did really enjoy making the dancers, so I might make more but using somewhat different materials.
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Commented Sep 18, 2011 on Jane Eyre at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Jane Eyre
Life is very busy these days, as Mr. L and I have both started school again (our translation degrees). I'm only taking one class, but must squeeze all the reading and writing into baby M's naps or after he's asleep for the night, and by that time, my brain is basically mush. I have started my ...
I think youre right, Burcu - Burton tried to modernize it and make it exciting and it just didnt work. The charm and oddness and dreamlike qualities of the book were lost...
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Commented Sep 17, 2011 on Jane Eyre at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Jane Eyre
Life is very busy these days, as Mr. L and I have both started school again (our translation degrees). I'm only taking one class, but must squeeze all the reading and writing into baby M's naps or after he's asleep for the night, and by that time, my brain is basically mush. I have started my ...
oooh - great idea. Thanks Karen!
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Commented Sep 16, 2011 on Jane Eyre at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Jane Eyre
Life is very busy these days, as Mr. L and I have both started school again (our translation degrees). I'm only taking one class, but must squeeze all the reading and writing into baby M's naps or after he's asleep for the night, and by that time, my brain is basically mush. I have started my ...
Jane Eyre
Posted Sep 15, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Black-Eyed Suzie is now following Material Archive
Sep 7, 2011
Home Again, Home Again
Posted Sep 4, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Stuffed Cat, Silly Cat
Posted Jul 24, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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You can check out my FAQ (on the lefthand sidebar) for the clays I use!
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Commented Jul 23, 2011 on Valley of the Doll Heads at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Valley of the Doll Heads
Pardon the cheap pop-cultural wink, but after a year of writing a blog primarily about dolls, I couldn't resist! And I tried to remain true to reference by eschewing the neutral space of the lightbox for a valley-esque environment for my most recent work-in-progress. Here they are in my backya...
Hi Burcu,
I hadnt thought of a coffee table book per se (but if there are any publishers reading this, Id love to!) One thing I do plan to do is make a graphic novel some day.
Im sorry about you missing Third Odile, but I have started my next batch of dolls, and they wont take as long this time, I promise!
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Commented Jul 21, 2011 on Alexander at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
Alexander
I didn't post about it at the time, but I was very saddened by Alexander McQueen's suicide last year. Though I spend most of my time in jeans and Adidas, I love extravagant fashion. To me, McQueen was an artist; his clothing was dramatic and structured, romantic, dark and sometimes aggressive. ...
Alexander
Posted Jul 9, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Black Swan Shop Update: July 2nd
Posted Jun 27, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Update on Hold due to Postal Strike
Just a quick note to let you know that, while the newsletter is all ready to go and the doll listings are finished, I'm waiting to announce a date for the update until the Canada Post strike is over. It... Continue reading
Posted Jun 22, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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Swan Lake Dolls
Posted Jun 12, 2011 at Black-Eyed Suzie Art Dolls and Oddities
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