Back in Town!

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Hey gang, I'm back from my recent exhibitions in Russia and travels in Scandinavia! It was both a prolific and an adventurous trip, if a little bit stressful. But then again, Chad and I are not the ones for relaxing vacations, exactly, so it was business as usual.

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2011 Traveling Collection Dolls

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Sorry for not posting these shots sooner, it's been all hustle and bustle in St. Petersburg.

Here are the new dolls (or newly finished dolls) that are part of the 2011 ED Traveling Collection:

Cixi

 

Chandelier

 
 

Swan Princess (updated)

Stepmother

 

Cinderella

These dolls (and others) will be on display at the Doll Time International doll exhibition at the Union of Artists exhibition center from June 10th-13th in St. Petersburg.

Traveling Collection 2011 in St.Petersburg

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This is a group shot of my traveling collection, minus Snow White, Prince and Dunyazada, who didn't fit in frame (out of aesthetic considerations). Most of these dolls are mine, kept in my own personal collection for traveling shows, however, there are some new, recently finished dolls such as Cixi, Crystal Chandelier, the Wife, Stepmother (formerly Aisha) and an upgraded Swan Princes with a new face and body (didn't like the old one). A few of those dolls are for sale. Price list and individual photos of the new dolls coming up shortly. Sorry to keep you guessing still, but we're just so busy right at this moment, tying all the loose ends here, in St. Petersburg. We haven't had time to see anything yet, due to the show preparations. Our hotel right across from the Hermitage museum, which is awesome, because that's the first place I want to visit once we're done work.

Stay tuned.

Upcoming show for summer 2011

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Attention Russian and EU Enchanted Doll fans: The Enchanted Doll Traveling Collection of 25 dolls is coming to St.Petersburg this summer!

 

I have two upcoming shows in St.Petersburg: first one is the Musical Olympus foundation charity ball at the Ekaterininsky Palace on May 21st, Here:

And the second one is a Doll Time International doll exhibition at the Union of Artists exhibition center from June 10th-13th. Here:

I will be attending both events, but while the first one has a restricted access, the second one is open to the public!

The three day event will take place from June 10th-13th, at the  Exhibition Centre of St. Petersburg Union of Artists, st.Bolshaya Morskaya, 38., featuring Enchanted Dolls as a special guest. I'm very honored by the invitations to both shows and excited to attend.

The new doll Crystal Chandelier will be among the 4 recently finished costumed dolls I'll be showing as a part of this traveling collection, plus my first version of Cinderella and an upgraded Swan Princess. Full list and pictures of participating dolls will be available here any time between now and Tuesday. We're leaving for Russia on Wednesday.

In the two weeks between the events, Chad and I will be hanging out in Finland, Sweden and possibly Norway. Due to the intensity of the preparations for the shows, I've had no time whatsoever to plan anything else or even buy a dress for the ball yet......Gahhh!!!!

Work in Progress: Shoes for Cixi

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Concept sketches for the shoes.

Wax models of the shoes in the works. I hope to finish the second one by Wednesday and begin molding. It's probably the most challenging pair I've made so far. I'm worried about the mold design and the inject-ability of these molds and hope to find out if they work by the end of the week.

Tonight I've got lots of writing to do, but it's hard, because I can't stop thinking about these unfinished waxes sitting on my desk.

 

More ED shoes

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Last week all the shoe orders from January with the exception of two pairs have been mailed out to you guys. So, expect them in the mail in a couple of weeks. They are so yummy looking; I just want to eat them up!

In the meantime, enjoy some pictures of a several new shoe finishes I've been playing around with. They are also available to order now.

I added three more colors to Marie-Antoinette 24k gold plated and synthetic-enameled Macaroon Collection. From left to right are Creme Macaroon, Fuchsia Macaroon, Rose Macaroon and Lavender Macaroon. I left the soles uncovered, because as my new assistant had told me: "Marina, deliberately covering up gold is ridiculous. Don't be ridiculous please". I've decided to heed her her advice. This time. They are $485 CND each.

These are new and adorable additions to the Hopscotch enameled Candy Collection. From left to right are Red Candy, Lavender Candy and Turquoise Candy. These are synthetic-enameled bronze. No gold plate this time, but they totally could be. Hopscotch Candy shoes in un-plated bronze are $350 CND and $385 CND for plated.

Which one is your favorite Candy?

You can find more information on the shoes here.PS: Post about a birthday contestant guessing my current project #2 is up next.