The golden sun has gone, the busy day is done. Twilight has come and with it peace draws near To dwell an hour .within my garden walls, while in The lambent sky the first pale stars appear. The wheeling shadows that so slowly marked the hours Have left no impress on the tender grass, Nor does the air hold fast the patterns bold and free That winging birds weave as the warm days pass. The rued pool is stilled at last, and Lily buds Prepare to open gently to the night And to the questing moth whose fragile, gauzy wings Quiver too rapidly for human sight. In. this tranquillity, touch, hearing, sight are lulled. I am as selfless as the scented airs That wrap me round, while daylight's drowsy flowers Send out the fragrance of? their vesper prayers.

-MARIE NETTLETON CARROLL

This is my Red Queene.

Her head, torso, arms from the elbow down and feet are entirely handsculpted (no molds used, ever) so there will never be another quite like her again.

Red Queene is one of the largest dolls I have sculpted, standing approx. 20" tall from the top of her head to the ends of her skirts. Her body is a wrapped wire armature which allows her to be very gently posed.

She wears a royal crown made from azure glass beads and set with a large scarlet rhinestone (this is removeable), and her wings are created from sheer fabric and wired so that they are poseable.

In her hand she holds a sceptre adorned with ribbon and a large purple flower (this is not removeable.)

Her mysterious face is handpainted with a blush of artist pigments, colors that I mix myself. Her gown is created of assorted vintage and antique laces, brocades and ribbon that I've collected over the years and continually search out for my dolls. A brass filigree heart hangs from the waist of her gown.

Red Queene's eyes are semi-precious hematite beads, and wild raven hair is created from hand dyed mohair and applied a plait at a time.

She will come beautifully giftwrapped, and have a certificate signed by the artist.

All FaerySpell Faeries are carefully and lovingly packaged to arrive safely at their new home. They are sent via USPS Priority Mail, with delivery confirmation.

Thank you so much for looking and sharing in my world! :)