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I've got a soft spot for Louise the pig, and I look at her frequently, at her hopeful little face, mixed with excitement, triumph, and expectation.
Recently I decided to give her a smaller stand, and have her positioned so that she looks like she's running, rather than her previous incarnation of standing there looking pleased.
I actually wish Louise was real, and that she was able to take a jump off her stand and onto my lap, or into my arms. She would be a very spoilt little pig, spoilt with love.
I wish all my sculptures could step down from their podiums and talk. I wish it like I was a small child waiting for magic to happen, believing it could happen.
My newest Evangeline sculpture is no different.
Evangeline has the potential, despite being a dreamer, to be a little cheeky. Fun too. She'd make you laugh with her quirky observations about life.
In this piece, my sixth sculpture of Evangeline, she is having a break from the dusting, she's dancing to the old songs.
These mosaics are as close as I can get to making Evangeline and Louise move.
I've just heard a little squeak, and it's not Evangeline, it's my real life doggy, Douglas, asking squeakily if he can possibly be taken for a walk. It's his polite squeak, but it could soon turn into an urgent squeak, so I'd better put a thick coat on and take the doggies out into the dark. It's actually only 5.20 pm, but it may as well be midnight, it's completely dark outside.
Cheerio!
Vanessa xxx
They are adorable - you are so clever. I would love an apron like Evangaline's myself!
Posted by: paintdropskeepfalling.wordpress.com | November 15, 2011 at 05:57 PM
Evangeline told Douglass that she and Louise actually DO hop down and have a peek around now and then. They have to do it when there are no grownups, for of course grownups don't really believe. If they hear any one coming they have to scurry quickly back onto their stages and pretend they have never moved. It's all rather discouraging for the grownups who DO believe, because they are the rare exception. But then, they would tell the grownups who DON'T belive and then they would be laughed at. Evangeline and Louise don't want that to happen, so they stay perfectly still till no one is watching.
It doesn't work that way with the little doggies though. They can go in and have lovely tea parties with Evangeline and her friends. This is what Ellie told Lucy the other day, and Lucy whispered it to me and I believe her.
Posted by: Liz in Missouri (with Lucy) | November 15, 2011 at 06:03 PM
Hello Vanessa! They are both so gorgeous, love your latest evangeline and Louise is definitely one of my favourites of your sculptures, hope they both find new homes quick smart!
XXX
Posted by: Crochet with Raymond | November 15, 2011 at 06:31 PM
Are you sure you don't feel a story brewing because I certainly do. My niece was staying the night last night and she and Hugo decided they wanted the tooth fairy for the story. In shocked tones Rose told us that at school a little girl (who shall remain unnamed in the wider world) loved it so much she kept all of the little extra bits. I love how it has turned into a scandal at school!!! I thought you might be tickled too. The girl in question is only just 5 so I don't think we should judge her too harshly. Love Kate xxooxx.
Posted by: kate is greedy | November 15, 2011 at 06:36 PM
She is lovely - feel very pleased to have one or should I say, 'the first' of the series - she still makes me smile. Opened my beautiful holly pin yesterday - a birthday present from Jeff - it is beautiful - gave it a little mention over on my blog - I don't, for one minute, expect she'll be in your shop for very long. Kind regards, Becky
Posted by: Becky | November 15, 2011 at 06:38 PM
Vanessa, Louise is truly scrumptious. I love her cheeky little face. Congratulations on another couple of stunning sculptures, you clever girl xx
Posted by: bakeandsewblog | November 15, 2011 at 07:00 PM
They are both totally, utterly, and absolutely wonderful. Evangeline I love you, but I soooo need a Louise to love!
Posted by: Annie | November 15, 2011 at 07:31 PM
Ohhh I love Evangeline!!! She is so cute! The details on the shoes stole my heart! Great work Vanessa!!! Bravo!
Posted by: Sabrina | November 15, 2011 at 07:35 PM
Hello Vanessa,
I like the pig and the sweet Mouse, they are a great work.Your blog is very good.
kindly wishes from Irmi
Posted by: Irmi | November 15, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Heaven sent sculptures by a lady who must have had a little sojourn, at least, in paradise.
Beautiful attention to detail.
Beautiful artistic soul.
Just beautiful.
Posted by: Stephanie | November 15, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Hi Vanessa, you really could imagine these magical figures talking, what wonderful stories they could tell. Such beautiful creations.
Thank you for visiting my blog, Amy is still doing well, the vet says "she is an amazing cat" and she really is.
I don't like these dark nights but at least the sun popped out for a few hours this afternoon, really lifts the spirits. Hope you and Douglas had a lovely walk.
Carol xx
Posted by: Carol | November 15, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Vanessa, your wee beasties are utterly gorgeous, you are a super-talented girl you know!
Hope you enjoyed that walk, it's getting very cold down here now.
Posted by: harmony and rosie | November 15, 2011 at 08:53 PM
You are so talented Vanessa, I love them both, they have such character and charm! I imagine they could get up to lots of mischief if they really could come alive! Hope you enjoyed your walk, isn't it cold today?? Jenny x
Posted by: Jenny | November 15, 2011 at 09:21 PM
You are super, super clever!
Posted by: Faith | November 15, 2011 at 10:26 PM
They are SO SWEET!
Posted by: Judy Edmonds | November 15, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Gorgeous as ever- and delicious shoes on Evangeline as per usual....lovely stuff.
Posted by: Kate | November 16, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Vanessa, your Evangeline and Louise are full of personality and character. Anyone who is fortunate enough to give them a home will have the added pleasure of engaging in long (if silent to other ears) conversations with these engaging personalities.
They are wonderful from top to toe. xo
Posted by: Frances | November 16, 2011 at 02:07 AM
They are soooo adorable! Louise is so solid and so very pig-like (in a sweet way), and Evangeline looks so happy and joyful twirling and whirling to the old songs.
Hope you have a happy day, Vanessa.
Helen x
Posted by: Helen | November 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM
oh I wish your little creations could come to life too - wouldn't it be magical ? They are simply gorgeous. Thank you for your comment about Butterfly, I think she is pretty special too, but then I'm biased!
Posted by: julie | November 16, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Lovely, lovely magical creatures! I can just tell that they DO come alive at night - and that they are both real characters!
Thank you for such a fabulous post - it really made me smile!!! :)
Carly
x
Posted by: Crafted by Carly | November 16, 2011 at 07:06 PM
Evangeline and Louise are adorable - I wish they could leap out of the screen and into my kitchen!! You have such an amazing talent - thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | November 17, 2011 at 06:08 PM
I'm sure that come teh chime of midnight when the house is quiet as darkness itself, these creations indeed twirl and dance with life.
Posted by: alison | November 17, 2011 at 08:51 PM
I'm popping over from Helen's blog. Evangeline and Louise are so very sweet indeed. I love all the different elements you have used in these wonderful little creations. Very, very cute! Wishing you a wonderful day. Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | November 18, 2011 at 08:49 AM
They do seem like they are moving and I love their faces....you can almost hear them talk :-)
Posted by: Baa-me Kniits | November 18, 2011 at 11:51 AM
oh! cute cute adorable! how do you ever do it? so much work, details, it's all so clever and inspired.i love them both, you must giggle when you work.
:)
Posted by: lori | November 19, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Louise, Evangeline - and Leopold above - are marvellous!!!
Posted by: Lesley | November 24, 2011 at 01:31 AM