Inspiration for my art dolls can come from many different places. On this occasion, I'd just popped into my local craft shop to buy sewing thread, when I spotted this quirky, mushroom print fabric. It reminded me of Autumn, of stomping through the woods in chunky lace up boots, and the excitement of finding colourful fungi that seem to magically appear overnight.
Autumn is Ginger's favourite season. Her long, copper coloured hair blends with the fallen leaves as she stoops to gather some tasty, penny bun mushrooms. I borrowed the name 'elfcup' from a delicate red fungus that grows in the woodland around where I live.