Emily's Poem

Here is Emily Dickinson's poem...

the inspiration for "Sufficient Phaeton"

"Unto Me?" I do not know you—

Where may be your House?

"I am Jesus— Late of Judea—

Now— of Paradise"—

Wagons— have you— to convey me?

This is far from Thence—

"Arms of Mine— sufficient Phaeton—

Trust Omnipotence"—

I am spotted— "I am Pardon"—

I am small— "The Least

is esteemed in Heaven the Chiefest—

Occupy my House"

-Emily Dickinson    #964

"Sufficient Phaeton" Has a Face!

Ugh! We are just coming out of a twelve hour 

power outage here in South Jersey... 

we had gale force winds 

and lots and lots of rain overnight.  

But all is well!  Even as I type, the sun is out 

and the sky is bright azure blue.  

"Sufficient Phaeton" finally has a face... 

I was able to finish adding ears 

and paperclay eyelids last night.

Yup... this little guy will eventually 

be wearing an earring too 

(a bent paperclip will have to suffice for now).  

"Sufficient Phaeton"... a New Art Doll!

The inspiration for this newest art doll

comes from one of Emily Dickinson's poems!

This raggle-taggle rider is made from 

paperclay, canvas duck cloth and wood.
He wears a small, vintage oil can on his head.

He will eventually have articulated arms and legs...

A paperclay head (to cover this styrofoam ball)

 and paperclay hands are in the works!

I will post the poem that inspired him in a day or so...  

Blessings, Daryle

A New Art Doll in the Works!

The inspiration for a new art doll 

is found right here...

in these wonderful, wacky, rusty wheels 

and a well worn, vintage wood planer!
(please see the September 6th post...)

I envision a rider... 

and so a new "road trip of creativity" begins!

"Verus North"... We were never alone!

 I share again, the lyrics from

Twila Paris' song: "True North." 

In part; the inspiration for "Verus North"

There’s a strong steady light 

that is guiding us home, 

In the lingering night 

we were never alone...

We need an absolute compass

now more than ever before... 

True North 

"For we walk by faith... not by sight!"

I hope you are inspired and encouraged

by this bit of whimsy and art!

"Verus North"

True North is is certainly tall and stately!

She is just under 24 inches high... 

I finished her this weekend.

She is holds the vintage child's compass that 

Katie and I found some time ago, at a flea market.

Her hand is somewhat out-stretched and her

gaze, slightly upward... looking for direction?

"Verus North"... True North!

The coffee stained maps and letters are

rolled tightly, and carried by her side.

She is a seeker!

"Verus North"... Give Me One More Day!

Well, she has been a labor of love...

"True North" is just about finished!

I have to apply a crackle medium

to her head, hands and hair...

stitch her walking shorts and waist band 

in place, and add a few "extras!"

Enjoy... and watch for more pics in a few days!

Blessings... Daryle