Portfolio - Art Dolls

Miniature Crows

Miniature Crows

Jo Hards

When I made an anthropomorphic crow doll recently, I gave her button jointed wings in place of arms. This was something a little different to what I'd made before, and...

Miniature Crows

Jo Hards

When I made an anthropomorphic crow doll recently, I gave her button jointed wings in place of arms. This was something a little different to what I'd made before, and...

Ethany Toadstool [SOLD]

Ethany Toadstool [SOLD]

Jo Hards

There's something very magical about Fly Agaric mushrooms. I love spotting those bright flashes of red among the brambles when I'm out walking at this time of year. So, I...

Ethany Toadstool [SOLD]

Jo Hards

There's something very magical about Fly Agaric mushrooms. I love spotting those bright flashes of red among the brambles when I'm out walking at this time of year. So, I...

dark academia inspired textile art doll with button eyes in vintage style clothing with book and satchel

Beatrice Happenstance [SOLD]

Jo Hards

As the village librarian, Beatrice Happenstance moves silently, unnoticed between the dusty shelves, carefully placing books. You would hardly know she's there, but Beatrice hears every whispered conversation. She knows...

Beatrice Happenstance [SOLD]

Jo Hards

As the village librarian, Beatrice Happenstance moves silently, unnoticed between the dusty shelves, carefully placing books. You would hardly know she's there, but Beatrice hears every whispered conversation. She knows...

Ivy Widdershins [SOLD]

Ivy Widdershins [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Ivy Widdershins is often called a crone. It may be meant as an insult, but Ivy wears the name as a badge of honour. As with her mane of silver...

Ivy Widdershins [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Ivy Widdershins is often called a crone. It may be meant as an insult, but Ivy wears the name as a badge of honour. As with her mane of silver...

a button eyed ghost art doll with long white hair and ivory lace dress with hand painted vines and leaves

Augusta Sourvine [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Trying out new doll making materials can be a little scary, as you can never be sure what will work and what will turn out to be a terrible mistake...

Augusta Sourvine [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Trying out new doll making materials can be a little scary, as you can never be sure what will work and what will turn out to be a terrible mistake...

Arachne Silverweb [SOLD]

Arachne Silverweb [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Love them or hate them, August marks the start of spider season here in the UK and there's no avoiding it! So, what better excuse to make a creepy cute...

Arachne Silverweb [SOLD]

Jo Hards

Love them or hate them, August marks the start of spider season here in the UK and there's no avoiding it! So, what better excuse to make a creepy cute...

Watch my creation process

On my YouTube channel, I regularly post behind-the-scenes videos, showing how my art dolls and illustrations are created, including inspiration, tips, and stories from my little floating studio, somewhere on a canal in Wales