Today I'll show you the journal that traveled around with Shudayra. It's hard to get really good detail of the pages but hopefully you can click to embiggen the pictures to see more.
The inside of the front cover showing the pocket that the 'picture' of the naked Shudayra fits in.
This is the back of the 'picture' you see in the above photo
Below you see the first spread done by the first artist.....
The second spread....
The third...
The fourth....
This page was done by the young daughter of the artist that worked on the doll
The fifth....
and, finally, the seventh...
All in all, Shudayra took almost a year to travel throughout Canada and the US spending a little over a month with each artist before moving on to the next. At that time I was a member of an online art doll group and this collaboration was arranged through that group.
If you are interested in seeing more of the dolls that visited with me during the collaboration, please click on the 'Dolls' label in my side bar and keep scrolling through. You'll see them, along with some of the other dolls I've created over the years.
Hope you enjoyed this little series! Because this post is quite picture-heavy I think I will forgo giving you my normal links and the quote. Try not to be too disappointed!
This is probably my favorite part of the project.
ReplyDeleteI think the artists put about as much effort into creating the journal as they did on Shudayra herself. Amazing work from them all!
DeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous journal of your doll's travels...beautiful works...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI think so too! I lucked out when I signed on with that group. Just wish they were still in existence.
DeleteI have't followed all of this, but I loved this post. I will now go and look at the dolls. It always amazes me,to see such talentd and skill.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it! Be sure to check out the two previous posts to see the doll and her horse.
DeleteThat's really cool. BTW I bought some Lion Brand Jeans yarn for a duster sweater. When I saw the kit I remembered that you loved it. It cam in today and I think I'm going to love it too.
ReplyDeleteYay - so glad you're trying the Jeans yarn. Let me know how you like it! I would love to have what it takes to knit myself a sweater with it but I know my knitting expertise doesn't extend quite that far.
DeleteYou, my dear have very talented artist friends. Love how the journal is set up.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I wish this group was still in existence because there certainly was a great deal of talent throughout the members.
DeleteOh yes! Please keep sharing. The art work with the entire project is incredible. Such detail.
ReplyDeleteI really think this project could be classed as being true art, for sure.
DeleteMary Anne this is the most amazing finished project I have ever seen. Shudayra is such a treasure! How very wonderful you were able to participate in this journey. Thank you so very much for sharing Shudayra.
ReplyDeleteI must admit that it was one of the most fun things I've taken part in. The other dolls I worked on were equally as wonderful too so that made it even better.
DeleteAmazing creativity. Beautiful artwork and a very special project.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a great project and I enjoyed every moment of it.
DeleteIt's wonderful to see how much thought and creativity went into each of those pages and each of the stages of the doll and horse. I think it takes a certain amount of courage and confidence in your work to take part in something like that. Looks like this was a very rewarding experience.
ReplyDeleteThe creativity that went into all the dolls was a constant source of inspiration, for sure. I don't know about having confidence in my work but I sure did have fun (and there's more about confidence in my post that's going live on Monday)
DeleteI just finished reading your Shudayra posts and am completely blown away by the amazing creativity you and your artist friends displayed. I think my favourite was her beaded boots. Thank you so much for sharing all of this.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the little series Jocelyn - wouldn't it be fun to have beaded boots like that for ourselves? I'll take mine in red, please.
DeleteI've so enjoyed seeing the details upon details of this project. Amazing artists.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed seeing it!
DeleteDon't know how the phone saga is going. I'm still having trouble with google letting my phone make these comments. So I finally got around to my laptop to make this comment. About 5 yrs ago, G and I got frustrated with our companies constantly raising our prices and mine was changing to a plan that did not have coverage for the part of Kentucky where my family live. So that meant my phone would be dead when I traveled. I spent a LOT of time on the computer comparing not only costs but the area they actually covered. We were about to travel the entire perimeter of the U.S. west of the Mississippi for our Bucket List. We actually ended up with a program that was cheaper when G and I went together for 2 phones. This company had us buying our phones up front which we managed ok. I liked buying the phone rather than a "for life rental" monthly payment on a phone like most major companies here require. We now pay about 50% less a month to use our 2 phones with unlimited calls, text, internet than the old phone I had when I only could make phone calls. I hope you turn out that well and buying that fancy phone won't be so bad. Just research first.
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling me there's some hope! I'm doing lots of research but unfortunately most of it is like comparing apples and oranges. Most of it I don't understand either!! All I want is something basic for a reasonably low price, but that will also work where I need it too. Not too much to ask?
DeleteMary Anne I think this is one of the most beautiful pieces of artwork I have ever encountered. I love the doll and horse but the journal is just splendid and what a treasure to cherish! Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteThe entire project (and not just Shudayra) was pretty amazing. I was very lucky to be able to take part, that's for sure.
DeleteAmazing. Just amazing! Welcome home, Shudayra!
ReplyDeleteShudayra has been home for a number of years - this is just a little look back and to show more of the details. And you're right - the entire project was amazing.
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