Tuesday Talent - The Pale Rook

My talented artist this week is Johanna, who works as The Pale Rook.  This lady's work is so subtle, the colours, the choice of fabric and the detail are all so elegant.

Johanna is a Scottish artist who lives in Glasgow and in everyday life is a textile teacher. You can see her design skills and artistry brought to life in these precious dolls.

They are all stiched, dyed and drawn by hand.  The design coming together as each piece is worked, using 'slavaged bits and antique scraps'.  I love hand work, it gives time so that each detail is considered and complements the piece as a whole. I find the muted palette very appealing.

You can find The Pale Rook on Pinterest and there is a website at 'thepalerook.com', here you will find a link to Johanna's Etsy shop but she sells out quickly, as you can imagine. Take the time to explore the blog part of the website for some interesting insights into the mind and journey of this doll maker.  I find her work utterly enchanting and it is a pleasure to share.