Enchanted Little Red Riding Hood
At 3 years old, I first heard the tale of the Little Red Riding Hood. At 6 years old, I made my first jointed doll. At 10 years old, I promised myself that one day I’d make a beautiful Little Red Hood doll. At 30 years old, I finally made it. It took me 27 years to go full circle. I feel like I’ve touched the origin of my being.
Do you want more pictures?
July 28th, 2012 17:46
Beautiful!
July 28th, 2012 17:46
yes yes yes more pics
July 28th, 2012 17:49
Omg!! Yes , please, more photos!!! You get over with each new doll. This Little Red Riding Hood is so beautiful, so sweet face and the cloak…. breathtaking!!
July 28th, 2012 17:50
She took my breath away. Congratulations!
July 28th, 2012 17:52
She’s the perfect Little Red Riding Hood! I love all the little embroidered details. And of course, we always want more pictures ;p
July 28th, 2012 18:01
Yes I want more! More! Her shoes look new, her hood/cloak is lovely, I want to see what she’s wearing under there! So awesome!
July 28th, 2012 18:01
I’m in awe of her … BRAVO girl !! I have a new
FAVOURITE …. Just like that
July 28th, 2012 18:03
YES PLEASE!! I love it
July 28th, 2012 18:16
Your creativity and talent never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful, as always.
July 28th, 2012 18:18
Marina… this is pure magic. Gorgeous!
More pictures?! Oh yes, please!!!!!
July 28th, 2012 18:36
oh my goodness more pictures PLEASE, her face is just majestic! Her beauty makes me tear up literally…
July 28th, 2012 18:44
Dang woman, give us a warning will you?! This is so stunning, all of the pretty details for my eyes to see *_*. Ahh, I love the golden accents of her outfit, her beautiful shoes. Truly another masterpiece, her face is a vision of beauty also~
Congratulations!
July 28th, 2012 19:15
More pictures? YES PLEASE.
And then some more.
July 28th, 2012 19:18
Beautiful! *sigh* little red riding hood was always my favorite
July 28th, 2012 19:37
Wow! She sure looks mischievous ! Very compelling! More pictures, please!!!
July 28th, 2012 20:23
Oh, my! I’m truly begging for more pictures..of the doll, of her stunning cape, of that yummy basket, …more, pretty please!
July 28th, 2012 20:39
Marina you are wicked! More pictures..well ya! The lantern pure magic……. formidable!
July 28th, 2012 21:03
She have become one of my favorite dolls so far. The dress is a masterpiece, goes well with her fragile face and blond hair. More pictures, please!!
July 28th, 2012 23:47
Errr do we want more pictures??? YES , oh I mean “yes please”!! Stunning absolutely stunning
July 28th, 2012 23:50
Marina, once I wrote you that your dolls make me feel like they were all that I dreamt of since I was just a little girl. And now, when I saw these pictures, I understood that fact even more, with all its power! Is there any word in english or russian (whatever
, that goes beyond awesome, beautiful, endlessly gorgeous, moving,or anything exsists?… She’s to die for! I even have very similar picture of Primavera with red hood that I put her with paint. just don’t know how to put the link…I am confused now, Little Red Hood will probably become my number one… My beloved Primavera, will you forgive me?…
Just kidding, she is absolutely amazing. Not to mention extremely suggesstive posing for the photos! And that little lantern… I am totally IN LOVE! More pictures, please!!!!!!! And… maybe some video? Please!!!!!
Marina, if you don’t want to all your fans to have a heartattack… have you considered to stop to make dolls?…
July 28th, 2012 23:55
If I’m not wrong, she’s wearing slippers without any ornament, isn’t she? And… how did you put the light in that little lantern?
July 29th, 2012 01:15
She is awe-striking! Exactly how I pictured her… So fragile and yet so strong, a beacon shining in the dark and the mischief in her eyes is beautiful. Her cloak is an absolute masterpiece, I love the deep red combined with gold and pearls. The use of the lantern is superb. As Tisha said above, a new favorite. More please!!
July 29th, 2012 01:18
She is gorgeous. I’d love to see more photos.
I think she is one of my new favourites. Will she be for sale?
July 29th, 2012 01:30
I might put her up for sale eventually.
July 29th, 2012 01:32
I’m so happy you finally got to make her! I’m so excited about her, and she’s just lovely! ;O;
July 29th, 2012 01:32
the doll is a beauty but it is not a surprise (because all your dolls are stunning)
what I absolutely love is the story behind it, about this artist’s life circle. (sorry if my English is weird)
July 29th, 2012 01:48
she’s beautiful. i love the lanturn pic. definatly please post more pics. btw, there is a great series of books on faerie tale women who arn’t damsels in distress and one is called Red Hood’s Revenge. a very different take on Little Red Riding Hood. the books are by Jim C. Hines. just thinking of the darker meaning behind the story of Little Red Riding Hood reminded me of the book. you make so many beautiful faerie tale dolls just thought i’d mention it
July 29th, 2012 02:59
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July 29th, 2012 03:01
what a beautiful girl!i love her beautiful face and honey brown hair.your dolls always make people crazy!!i wish i could have your doll one day.
July 29th, 2012 03:25
This one is so enchanted. One of the best ever in my eyes. The Yoga girl?
July 29th, 2012 03:49
absolutely stunning!
July 29th, 2012 03:51
Seriously, do we want more pictures? Hell yeah, bring ‘em on
Marina, she’s divine♥♥♥
July 29th, 2012 05:35
If you weren’t a dollmaker, I imagine you’d be in real demand as an Art Director for film… this version of the cape is way more magical than the one in the most recent Red Riding Hood film, with Amanda Seyfried, although I did like the really really long train on that one…
July 29th, 2012 06:06
Yes, please! She is awesome!:)
July 29th, 2012 07:18
No wolf would want to eat THIS Little Red Riding Hood…..he’d be too mesmerised by her beauty!!
July 29th, 2012 07:39
Love her, love her, love her!!!
July 29th, 2012 07:52
YES! YES! YES! PLEASSSSSSSSSSSE!
July 29th, 2012 08:21
Ahhhh I feel like I’ve been waiting forever to see your little Red–but not 27 years
I just knew it would be amazing, and she is! YES of course more pictures! Love the lamp and little basket and does her cape have hand pockets? So so precious. I will be squealing all day now!
July 29th, 2012 08:24
Re: Amal
Yes, I dream of an Enchanted Doll stop motion animation movie someday!!
July 29th, 2012 09:04
She’s wonderful. Doesn’t it feel great when you accomplish something you’ve always wanted to do?
July 29th, 2012 13:34
Truly amazing. She is lovely.
July 29th, 2012 14:59
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July 29th, 2012 15:09
it is peerless! I’ve never seen a better red hats than this! I would like more photos, please. It is fascinating!
July 29th, 2012 16:02
Marina, this is your most breathtaking doll yet. Congratulations on yet another design done perfectly!
July 29th, 2012 23:01
MORE, MORE, MORE PICS, PLEASE!!!
July 29th, 2012 23:46
How is she able to hold the lantern? Are her fingers that strong?
July 29th, 2012 23:54
Oh and please take close ups of the jewelry and purse.
July 30th, 2012 00:02
Trick photography.
Lantern is quite heavy. It’s suspended on a fishing line from a rigging above the set. A cake candle is burning right behind it to produce flame. Both have been skillfully edited out of the shot by Chad. I’m shining a lamp onto the doll from the left just out of frame, to create a warm glow supposedly given off by the lantern.
Also, Santa Claus doesn’t exist.
July 30th, 2012 00:04
July 30th, 2012 03:05
I’m intrigued by the little slip of her shoe peeping out from beneath the cloak too, looks like a new design!
I’ve always loved the tale of little red riding hood, and thought a cape for one of your dolls would be a fantastic idea
July 30th, 2012 09:04
This is one of your best dolls and you chose the just right shade of red for the cloak, it’s not too bright, pink, purple or dark, but the perfect “default red”. The embroidery is very beautiful and I can’t wait to see what she wears under the cloak since knowing you it will be an absolutely perfect yet unexpected enough to make you red ridding hood stand out.
July 30th, 2012 10:20
Oh my god… is that made of real silk velvet? O.O
I doubt anyone else is going to say no, but I’m definitely going to add my voice to the chorus of “yes please more pictures!”
July 30th, 2012 11:08
This trick photo is STUNNING!
You just wizards with Chad!
Honestly, I thought that there really is lit a candle, like a doll Chandelier. This is how I unreservedly believe you
July 30th, 2012 11:26
BEAUTIFUL! For lack of better words….
Of course, we would all love to see more pics. Love the posing and also photography. Stunning!!
July 30th, 2012 22:11
How could you, Marina? Revealing all those amazing photography techniques, /and/ ruining Christmas all in one comment? If the sight of these dolls hadn’t already broken my heart, I’m sure that would have.
July 31st, 2012 07:06
Red Riding Hood was my favorite story ever.
My brothers tell me often , that when I was four years hold I was trying to tell the story and when I started to say:
Once upon a time there was a little girl who was called Red Riding Hood …
My brothers strated to had fun on me, saying no it was green or yellow or blue!
I was so mad that I was starting again and again from scratch!
Can you belive that I’ve never managed to finish the story!!! I like your romantic version the design is gorgeous!
Isabella
July 31st, 2012 12:04
ooooooh!
i was gone for some days, what a joy to come back to her, she is beauuuutiful.
i love her cape!
July 31st, 2012 16:43
Sorry, Ali.
But I’ve got another revelation for ya, in case you haven’t guessed it yet. For someone who makes pretty dolls for a living, I’m kind of a cynical person.
August 1st, 2012 02:08
omfg, shes ridculously gorgeous.
August 9th, 2012 19:03
is SHE the extra photo in the second edition of your book?
she would go so well in any book, ah if you still did prints, i would get one of her!
August 21st, 2012 13:38
She is SO beautiful.
August 23rd, 2012 20:18
Just found this and my goodness is she beautiful! So delicate looking
October 7th, 2012 20:28
She’s so beautiful, Marina… Im wordless…
i just love her! I love the beautiful gems you put on her cloak, and yes the red cloak is just stunning!
She’s the perfect Red Riding Hood.
Your dolls have been enchanting me for a long time… No wonder they are called Enchanted Doll!
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October 9th, 2012 20:31
This doll makes me stop each time I come visit your blog. She’s magnificent, she looks so fragile and delicate. Lovely outfit and the embroideries add more magic to her enchantment *(n_n)* I dream about having such a treasure in my hands. I love your work.