Art by Jo Hards
As a mixed media artist, my inspiration comes from many sources. Most of my work in recent years has been in the form of whimsical, button eyed, textile art dolls, with the occasional appearance of creepy cute charaters in ink and acrylics. Here are some of their stories.
Portfolio
Temperance Wormwood
It's been a long time since I tried painting a full face on one of my art dolls. My style has evolved quite a lot over the last few years, so...
Temperance Wormwood
It's been a long time since I tried painting a full face on one of my art dolls. My style has evolved quite a lot over the last few years, so...
Isobel Yewtree
Isobel felt very familiar to me as I was making her. The techniques I use now are a long way from the techniques I used when I began doll making,...
Isobel Yewtree
Isobel felt very familiar to me as I was making her. The techniques I use now are a long way from the techniques I used when I began doll making,...
Turn Back?
My concept for this piece was the idea of Little Red Riding Hood embarking on her trip through the woods to visit her Grandmother. The warnings are there that there...
Turn Back?
My concept for this piece was the idea of Little Red Riding Hood embarking on her trip through the woods to visit her Grandmother. The warnings are there that there...
Moon Gazing Hare in Autumn
For thousands of years, hares have been viewed by many cultures as a symbol of fertility and abundance. Their mysterious nature and connection to the full moon made them sacred...
Moon Gazing Hare in Autumn
For thousands of years, hares have been viewed by many cultures as a symbol of fertility and abundance. Their mysterious nature and connection to the full moon made them sacred...
Morrigan Macha & Badb
Inspired by Irish Celtic mythology, Morrigan, Macha and Badb (pronounced 'Bive') are three shape-shifting sisters, often considered to be three aspects of a single goddess known as The Morrigan. Here,...
Morrigan Macha & Badb
Inspired by Irish Celtic mythology, Morrigan, Macha and Badb (pronounced 'Bive') are three shape-shifting sisters, often considered to be three aspects of a single goddess known as The Morrigan. Here,...
Olivia Pumpkinpatch
Nothing sums up October more than pumpkins and the combination of orange and black, so for the Halloween/Samhain season, I made Olivia, a spooky little girl who is all dressed...
Olivia Pumpkinpatch
Nothing sums up October more than pumpkins and the combination of orange and black, so for the Halloween/Samhain season, I made Olivia, a spooky little girl who is all dressed...
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