Meet Me^Ladee, a Renaissance era inspired doll. She was created especially for the 2011 Hoffman Challenge, and the challenge fabric shows prominently in front panel of skirt.

Me^Ladee is 24" tall, with articulated hands and full body armature. Her ample assets were created by applying Paperclay breasts to her stuffed woven cotton fabric body. Then a "skin" of knit fabric was sewn and stretched over her upper torso.

She stands on one foot, while other is posed at an angle. Boots are illusion cobblery.

Me^Ladee's soft features are drawn with water color pencils and sealed. Her hair is hand dyed Tibetan wool.

Costuming includes a fitted bodice, lace sleeves with ruching, full skirt sewn with separate panels of Hoffman fabric. Black lace trim was added for a feminine touch.

Other elements include a fabric hat which was soaked with Paverpol medium, and formed directly onto her head. When dry it provides a permanent form. Hat is accessorized with gathered organza flowers using pryo techniques, as is the flower at her bosom.

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