Roots & Wings: Featured in Art Doll Quarterly February 2015

February 2, 2015February 2, 2015 | rdwhitledge

Mother & Daughter dryads: featured in Art Doll Quarterly Feb - April 2015 issue — Mother & Daughter dryads: featured in Art Doll Quarterly Feb – April 2015 issue

"Dear little one I wish two things, To give you roots And give you wings (unknown) — “Dear little one
I wish two things,
To give you roots
And give you wings
(unknown)

These pieces are attached through two points of contact allowing for a sense of bouyancy. The child is detachable

This is a view from above to give you a sense of the mother's wonder at the moment she releases her child to the wind — This is a view from above to give you a sense of the mother’s wonder at the moment she releases her child to the wind

Mother Armature. Further explanation of how I built this piece can be found in the Feb - Apr 2015 issue of Art Doll Quarterly. I buy mine at Barnes & Noble. — Mother Armature. Further explanation of how I built this piece can be found in the Feb – Apr 2015 issue of Art Doll Quarterly. I buy mine at Barnes & Noble.

Let me introduce the Bearded Bogwallop

January 21, 2015 | rdwhitledge

Just last year I stumbled upon the opportunity set forth by the Jim Henson Studios to create and submit a creature that I imagined could be found living in the land of Thrall. There was one winner chosen and 10 runners up. I was absolutely thrilled to be honored as one of the 10. I have been a Jim Henson fan since early childhood and this recognition was confirmation that I am heading in the right direction.
http://www.darkcrystal.com/creaturecontest_honorablemention_whitledge.php

The Bearded Bogwallop

Fancybread – One of a kind Sculpture , approx 7″ tall/posable

November 17, 2014November 17, 2014 | rdwhitledge

I loved the first movie, “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder. At one point in the storyline he quotes the words “Where is fancy bred, in the heart or in the head? To my young mind I heard “fancybread”. Sounded delightful and delicious to me so on the day when, in a particularly pleasant fit of creative playfullness I created this little guy, I asked him his name the immediate reply was “Fancybread”. If you want a more profound answer than that, I can think one up and get back to you later.

Seraphina by Rhonda Whitledge/ Cover of Art Doll May – June 2014

November 15, 2014November 15, 2014 | rdwhitledge

Rhonda Whitledge here. This is a little sample of the work I do, which includes Art Dolls like Seraphina. With this blog I plan to share my various creations which include things from full sized art dolls, figurines, whimsical whatsits and jewelry pendants. If you wish to see more, like, reblog and follow me. Looking forward to getting to know you!