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
Birdie Knotweed
Of all the art dolls I've made in recent years, Birdie is one of my favourites. There's something about her wistful expression that reminds me of myself as a child....
Birdie Knotweed
Of all the art dolls I've made in recent years, Birdie is one of my favourites. There's something about her wistful expression that reminds me of myself as a child....
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