Atelier Mandaline is closed through 8/22 for vacation. My ThredUP, Le Galeriste, and digital downloads are available from the Home page throughout. Have a great week!

Today on my blog I give you a general overview of how to replace the body of a mask-face doll. This is the same process as regular cloth body replacement with the addition of creating clothing as part of the doll's body. In other news, My shops will be closed until August 22nd for our last vacation of summer. You may make purchases from my eBay shop but orders will not ship until the 22nd. Of course my Le Galeriste, ThredUP, and digital downloads from the Shop page are always available regardless of my schedule!

I am so happy to announce my Eye Swap tool is finally available! Now you can replace your vinyl doll's eyes more easily by enlarging the eye socket. This is perfect to use with my eye swapping kits and eyes. Link to any of my shops on the Home page to purchase. I wrote a little tutorial on my blog so you can see how to use it.

Attention, Doll Lovers! Now you can wear your favorite dolls ~ The Doll Collection is available from my Le Galeriste shop. These pieces feature my digital art starring my custom Pullip, Blythe, and Cissy art dolls. Wear your heart and your favorite doll on your sleeve! Link to my Le Galeriste shop from the Home page to shop. #ateliermandaline #legaleriste

The Black & White Collection ~ My largest Le Galeriste collection yet! Available in regular and plus sizes, made from my artworks: “Siren”, “Beyond the Gate”, and “The Letter”. Link to my Le Galeriste store from the Home page to shop.

Thank goodness for fulfillment services! I am down with COVID for the second time in six months, so I haven't been adding anything new to my shops. Luckily, the amazing people at Le Galeriste have been busy creating my latest collection of wearable art: the Georgia collection. 

"Georgia" is, in my opinion, my worst painting ever. It was commissioned when I was in college by one of my professors, who wanted a huge painting in the style of Georgia O'Keefe to match her sofa. Just FYI, never ask an artist to recreate another artist's work or style. Even if it isn't  direct plagiarism it's unethical and just plain rude. Nowadays I would never take a commission like this but I was a new artist back then and hungry for work, and my own style was still very much in progress. So I painted this monstrosity and hated it and never delivered it or collected my money for it. It's just too awful. The only reason I kept it is my friend Matthew helped me build the frame and prepare the canvas. He was an exchange student from Britain and was trained to create canvasses in the classical style, with rabbit skin glue for the sizing. This was an incredibly expensive canvas to make and nicer than any of my others, so I have been holding onto it for 30 years thinking I would paint over it.

I recently dug it out of storage because it's the size I need for a seascape I am planning to go in my new office. I decided to photograph it before it disappears. It's funny but certain people think this is my best work (people with tin eyes in my opinion, but to each his own I suppose). It occurred to me the abstract pattern might work for fabric, and sure enough, it turned out beautifully as clothing!

So far I have women's regular and plus size clothing, including activewear available in the Georgia print. I am still adding artwork to my Le Galeriste shop. I can only add three pieces of art at a time and then I can only get 10 pieces made with each print, so it takes about a week to add new pieces. When I am finished adding art for the time being I am going to make a Home collection. I have future plans for a men's line as well. If you see a piece you want but don't see it in the artwork you desire please contact me and I will have it produced for you.

My future business plan is to ultimately send all my offerings to fulfillment centers. That will be insurance against COVID and other illnesses, frequent travel, and will free up more space in my home. Right now inventory is absolutely everywhere. I need to weed out my less expensive things in order to get that done, since fulfillment for eBay starts at around $9 per piece and goes up from there. Instead of raising prices I want to just concentrate on my more valuable offerings. You can link to all my shops from the Home page to purchase; feel free to make me an offer!

My “Asheville” collection just arrived to my Le Galeriste shop! This collection features my “Elk Mountain” and “Blue Ridge” mixed media artworks inspired by the Asheville area and comes in regular and plus sizes. Link to my shops from Home page.

I’m so proud to announce I am now a “Galerista”! Visit my new storefront on Le Galeriste to order my artwork custom printed on clothing, accessories, and fabric. So far I just have my painting, “Beautiful City” uploaded but I’ll be adding many more. Go to www.legaleriste.com/atelier.mandaline to shop or link from the Home page. All pieces are made in Canada by well-compensated laborers.

Atelier Mandaline shops are open & on sale! Save up to 50% on eBay and Etsy. Link from the Home page to shop!

Atelier Mandaline is closed once again for our latest vacation. I’m really thankful we have the freedom to travel again and we are taking full advantage! You may place orders but shipment will be delayed until 7/20.