Snowdrop Fae Doll
Faeries fascinate us for their ability to be seen as benign, innocent and kind, but also as dangerous, ruthless, and wild. I've combined these attributes in the creation of this series of Fae dolls. Meet SnowdropDeep in winter, cold and white, she offers consolationand promises the warmth and lightof springs reconciliation; Her neck does bend, so delicate, her fragrance, faint and fair;Put a snowdrop to your lips,and suffer in despairSnowdrops are the earliest blooming flower, emerging from frozen soil as early as January. I chose pale blue to represent the cold of winter and, of course, the white of the snowdrop. Snowdrop's dress is made from a pale blue fabric that is delicate, light and airy. Her strapless bodice is fitted and embellished with white, delicately sequined floral appliqués. Her full skirt has an overlay of white tulle, and the front hem has the same white sequined floral appliqué hand sewn on it. Her large wings feature white muslin fronts with the pale blue fabric, t