Blonde Blythe: Big-Eye/ Blythe Doll Artist
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I paint Blythe dolls!
I'm a self-taught Southern artist who paints big-eye art in the tradition of '60s pop culture icon Margaret Keane--with a twist of fantasy added to the mix.
Call me Blonde Blythe--it's not my real name, but I've kind of adopted it. Some folks call me Blythe, and some just call me Blonde. Either one is just fine with me.
I like all sorts of things: Blythe dolls, hippies, owls, fairies, ballerinas, mermaids, genies, Alice in Wonderland, witches, pin-ups, cats, Boston terriers, flappers, pumpkins, ghosts, butterflies, paisleys, bright colors, whimsy, and much, much more. These things that make me happy somehow manage to make their way into my paintings, so that you can enjoy them too! :)
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My Latest Painting: "The Wizard of Oz in Big-Eye" by Blonde Blythe (4-3-2012)
The Wizard of Oz: A Labor of Love
"The Wizard of Oz in Big-Eye" took me a year and three months to complete (January 3, 2011--April 3, 2012). Although it was a struggle, I wouldn't change a thing. I had been wanting to create my own big-eye version of the "Wiz" for quite some time. I hung in there, even though I was sick and tired of working on the same painting for so long. I'll always have the painting as a reminder of overcoming my struggle with artist's block (And no, I'm not selling this one, either! ;) But, prints and other merchandise with "The Wizard of Oz in Big-Eye" image are for sale right now in my Blonde Blythe Zazzle Shop.
Read All About My Struggle to Create My Wizard of Oz Painting!
About Me:
I started collecting Blythe dolls in 2000, when I happened upon an eBay auction for a vintage "changing-eye doll." The headline definitely caught my attention, so I decided to further investigate this intriguing doll. At the time the Blythe doll came out (1972), I was fifteen years old, and too "grown up" to shop for dolls. But boy, what I had been missing!
Shortly after I started collecting Blythe dolls, I also began painting fantasy and folk art on canvas. One day, while deciding what to paint next, I thought, "Why not paint one of my Blythe dolls? I painted a portrait in oils on a 14- by 11-inch stretched canvas of my blonde Blythe doll wearing "Kozy Kape" fashion (11/2000), and she got several bids when I listed her for sale on eBay--Yay! From that moment on, my artist name was "Blonde Blythe." A few weeks later, I was invited to appear in Barbie Bazaar magazine (July/August 2001) in the article, "Blythe: American Gothic" (production time was six months).
I started out painting these big Blythe doll heads on stretched canvas, then progressed to painting scenes featuring my Blythe-style girls dressed up as witches, fairies, mermaids, genies, and fairy tale maidens (Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Alice in Wonderland, to name a few).
I now paint in liquid acrylics (you know, those little bottles of paint sold at Walmart in the craft section) on canvas. I love bright colors, so I try to make my paintings as vibrant as possible, sometimes to the point of almost being garish. Lol! My work is inspired by many things, not to mention my moods. I'm a very moody person, so you never know what you'll get when I finish a painting. Lol! And, I have also been known to change my mind a time or two, so I'm continually painting out or adding things to my composition.
I love kawaii (cute). The earliest memory I have of being wowed by cuteness is when I saw my first Betty Boop cartoon at the age of five. After that, I began to notice the cutesy figurines and figural planters that were offered for sale in department stores in the early '60s.
I'm a big fan of other artists' work, and also have quite a collection of art books. I've also managed to snag a few original paintings by my favorite artists. Some of my favorite artists are: Margaret Keane, Gig, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Misty Benson, Maxine Gadd, El Greco, John Singer Sargent, Charles Burchfield, John Steuart Curry, Tamara de Lempicka, Frida Kahlo, Bosch, Gainsborough, John Waterhouse, and illustrator Norman Rockwell.
I recently had a book published, titled, Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed, which is available at Books-A-Million, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.Com. If you purchase my book from my Web site: BlondeBlythe.com, I promise to personally sign your copy with whatever your heart desires.
What am I doing now? I'm fixing to paint a landscape for my husband that I've been promising him for at least ten years. The focal point will be a big Victorian house. Hopefully, it won't take me a year and three months to complete like my "Wizard of Oz in Big-Eye" painting! ;-)
I Made a Video of Some of My Favorite Paintings and Set it to MY Favorite Silent Movie Music!
The Music is "Hand Trolley" by Kevin MacLeod.
I Went and Created My Second YouTube Video Today!
The Music is "Batty McFadden" by Kevin MacLeod.
What is a Blythe Doll, Anyway?
A Blythe doll is a vinyl doll with oversized hard plastic head and Skipper-size body that was originally manufactured in 1972. She is unique in that her saucer-shaped eyes change color and expression with the tug of a string, which is located in back of her head.
Original Kenner Blythe Dolls
Here are three Blythe dolls from my personal collection, representing three of the four original hair colors (red, blonde, and black), and three of the four original eye colors (blue, green, and pink). The dolls are wearing original fashions: "Pleasant Peasant," "Aztec Arrival," and "Medieval Mood."
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Just Me & My Blythe Dolls
Here is big-hair "me" in 2001 with some of my Blythe dolls.
My Blythe Doll Art in "Dolls" Magazine
My "Tooth Fairy Blythe," and "Halloween Blythe Owl Witch" were featured in the October 2009 edition of Dolls magazine in the article, "The Eyes Have it."
My Blythe Doll Art in "Barbie Bazaar" Magazine!
My Blythe doll art was featured in the July/August 2001 edition of Barbie Bazaar magazine, in the article, "Blythe: American Gothic." The author, Tiffany Lewis, also included a short bio about me.
Who is Margaret Keane?
Margaret Keane, who began creating her big-eye cuties in the late 1950s, is known as the "mother of big-eye art," and is famous for her "homeless waif" paintings. Prints of her work were widely mass-produced in the '60s, and '70s. Today, her originals are eagerly sought by collectors--most notably, celebrities Matthew Sweet, Tim Burton, Marilyn Manson, Robert Wagner, and Jerry Lewis.
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Big Sister Was the Artist, I Was the Ballerina
Big Sister Was the Artist
Growing up, my big sister was the artist, and I was the annoying little sister. I did a little doodling as most kids do, but at that age, I just didn't have the motivation or inspiration to pursue art any further, especially when my sister was so amazing! My sister was talented at all sorts of things--she could draw and paint, she could write, and she was musically inclined. When I got to be around eleven, I finally found something I could do better than her--ballet! At that age, I had more energy than I knew what to do with, so ballet was the perfect outlet! I got many compliments from the ballet teacher for my elevation, which further encouraged me. I particularly enjoyed the recitals, and wearing pretty costumes! I continued the ballet lessons, and even worked part time as an assistant ballet teacher, until I graduated high school and began college.
Big Sis Melanie and I in Our Dirndls in 1969
My family and I lived in Germany from 1967--1970, when my dad, who was in the army, was stationed there.
My Sister--Singer and Song Writer
Sister Mel Playing Her Guitar As a Teen
Sister Melanie was very musically inclined while we were growing up. She wrote songs, and also gave guitar lessons. This photo was made while we were living in Germany, probably around 1968.
Melanie Lee: There's a River
Big sis Melanie, the artist of the family, is now a singer and song writer!
My Brother--Pilot, Photographer, and Part-Time Astronomer
Me and Brother Jim in 1964
Besides having an older sister, I also have a younger brother, who was always interested in astronomy. He is now a commercial pilot, so now he has a birds-eye view of the stars. At least once a year, he attends astronomy conventions with his best friend, Mike. This picture was taken while we lived with our grandmother during the year our dad, a career officer in the United States Army, was stationed in Korea.
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The Ballerina
Me in My Royal Blue Tutu in 1973
Here I am in one of my favorite costumes--a royal blue tutu with sequins, and rhinestone tiara. Unfortunately, the picture has become faded and discolored over the years.
A Dancing Fool!
Here I am performing for the poor captive audience in the living room!
At the Ballet Barre
Here I am at the age of fifteen working out at the ballet barre my father made me for Christmas. I was a serious dancer, and used to practice ballet several times a week, in addition to attending ballet class.
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Inspired by the Musical, "Hair?"
Here I am around 1974 showing off my long, wavy locks. I made this dress from a Betsey Johnson pattern. It could also be worn as a tunic with matching pants. Check out the stainless steel aquarium and rust-color shag rug.
My Hair Hasn't Always Been Long. In 1967, when I Was 10, I Got a Twiggy Haircut
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In My Art Studio
Can you tell that this is my favorite place to be?
A Painting Fool!
Here I am in my studio working on my Devil Girl painting. My sneaky hubby snapped this pic while I wasn't looking! I wasn't happy with the green background, so I later changed it to purple. I also changed the skull into a more appropriate devil skull.
In Between Dancing and Painting, I Also Managed to Write a Book
How Did I Do It?
What is "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed" All About?
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Here Are Some of My Favorite Paintings:
Unfortunately, I have a habit of becoming attached to them!
Genie Dolls
"I Dream of Jeannie Doll" by Blonde Blythe
The original painting was commissioned by an I Dream of Jeannie fan, who wanted a big-eye version of Barbara Eden's "Jeannie" characters, this one being the "good Jeannie." It has been one of my most popular images ever since.
"Evil Green Jeannie" by Blonde Blythe
The original painting was commissioned by the same I Dream of Jeannie fan that commissioned the "I Dream of Jeannie Doll" painting. This of course, is the evil half of the Jeannie sisters.
"Gothic Genie Doll" by Blonde Blythe
I like creating Gothic paintings from time to time, and this is my Gothic version of Jeannie. I decided to keep this painting for myself.
"Purple Genie Doll" by Blonde Blythe
My Purple Genie was inspired by my love for purple and its perfect compliment--red hair! This is the latest in my "Genie" series; after painting it, I decided that I couldn't part with it.
Blythe Doll Portraits
"Cleopatra Blythe Doll" by Blonde Blythe
I think Blythe makes an adorable Cleopatra--don't you? It took me quite awhile to paint in all the jewels and beads, but it was definitely worth every minute of it. :-) Here is another painting I couldn't part with.
Hippie Dolls
"Stars and Stripes Hippie Blythe Doll" by Blonde Blythe
This hippie was painted right before the fourth of July, which inspired me to paint her wearing stars and stripes. Her purple eyes add nice contrast.
"Paisley Hippie Doll" by Blonde Blythe
I decided to do this hippie with black hair, since I get so many requests for a black hair Blythe. I love purple, as do most women, so I decided to go with purple for her outfit. Of course I had to paint in a ton of paisleys. The original painting was sold to a fan in Hong Kong.
"Peace Hippie Blythe Doll" by Blonde Blythe
My Peace Hippie Blythe is one of my older, as well as one of my most popular images. This painting was done as a gift for a friend in 2002, and is painted in acrylics on a 14- by 11-inch canvas. The background is made up of flowers, hearts, and peace signs in all colors, shapes, and sizes.
"Flower Power Hippie Blythe Doll" by Blonde Blythe
For this hippie's "threads," I designed a floral motif, which runs down the center of her headband and along her neckline. The center design features a flower and peace sign combination. I created a rainbow swirl design for the background.
Fairies
"Tooth Fairy Blythe" by Blonde Blythe
This was a commission for a local dentist, who was thrilled with the painting. "Tooth Fairy Blythe" has become quite a conversation piece at the dentist's office.
"Boston Terrier Ballet Fairy" by Blonde Blythe
Inspired by a love of ballet, and the cuteness of Boston terriers, I decided to combine them. This big-eye ballerina is merrily performing the "Boston terrier ballet" among red dog-faced flowers.
"Snowy Owl Fairy" by Blonde Blythe
I love owls, and decided to do a winter fairy scene with a snowy owl. The fairy is wearing "Kozy Kape" fashion, popular among Blythe aficionados, and my personal favorite.
"Blythe Kiss Fairy" by Blonde Blythe
My "Blythe Kiss Fairy" was created for Valentine's Day 2007. I decided to include chocolate kisses, pink clouds, and hearts. Her sceptre is a giant kiss with big eyes and lips pursed as if to deliver a kiss--very whimsical, indeed. This is another painting I decided I couldn't part with.
"Winter Carriage Ride" by Blonde Blythe
I wanted to do a wintery scene with a carriage and fairy, and decided to use polar bears to pull the carriage instead of horses. Unfortunately, one polar bear seems to be sitting down on the job! The inside of the carriage is brightly lit with a toasty fire, so our little fairy doesn't get cold on her journey to the North Pole.
Mermaids
"Hippie Girl Mermaid" by Blonde Blythe
My aim in creating this painting was to make it as psychedelic and whimsical as possible. I came up with the idea to add eye flowers to the composition, then I just kept adding elements as I went along. I hope she makes you smile!
Alice in Wonderland
"Alice in Wonderland and the Caterpillar" by Blonde Blythe
I painted this Alice in Wonderland Blythe doll with a three-quarter face, which was quite a challenge. Her dress is modeled after a child's dress from the early 1900s. The big-eye flowers and goofy-looking caterpillar add fun and whimsy to the painting, and the doll adds a Gothic twist.
"Alice in Wonderland and the Flamingos" by Blonde Blythe
This is my first Alice in Wonderland painting. I love pink flamingos, so I chose to illustrate the "flamingo croquet" scene. I decided to create a spring-themed background, and painted in some fluffy pink trees. For her hair, I went with a cool ice blonde.
"Alice in Wonderland and the Cheshire Cat" by Blonde Blythe
In this Alice in Wonderland painting, I decided to change Alice's look a bit, and I wanted to create a completely different cheshire cat than I had ever seen in any Alice in Wonderland art. So, I decided to make the Cheshire Cat a calico. I created this painting on masonite board rather than my usual canvas as a change of pace. The original painting was sold to a collector from the Netherlands.
Snow White
"Snow White and the Animals" by Blonde Blythe
This is my big-eye version of Snow White. I love cuteness, whimsy, & color, and this painting definitely has it all! In this painting, I wanted to make Snow White look as cute and innocent as possible, with equally cute and innocent animals.
The original 20- by 16-inch painting was sold to talented big-eye artist Kelly Haigh, who is also featured in my book, "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed."
"Snow White's Wishing Well" by Blonde Blythe
In the second installment of my "Snow White" series, I decided to do a scene by the wishing well with some very attentive animals, and a goofy frog in the bucket.
"Snow White Christmas" by Blonde Blythe
I created this Snow White painting for Christmas 2004, in more of a folk art style. I then used the image to make unique Christmas cards for friends and family.
Halloween
"Cute Vampire Doll" by Blonde Blythe (Created 10-28-2010)
This painting was created on masonite board. While creating this painting, I decided to go back to canvas, for which I discovered my style of painting is better suited. The only other painting I have ever done on masonite board is my "Alice in Wonderland and the Cheshire Cat" painting.
"Blythe Pumpkin Witch Doll" by Blonde Blythe
I love green, so I gave this witch a bright green face, offset with a purple hat (my two favorite colors, which are killer together). Her pumpkin is modeled after the postcard pumpkins from the 1920s, which I love.
This painting was sold to gifted artist Jade Bengco. I admire her work very much, and own a couple of her mermaid paintings.
"Checkerboard Witch" by Blonde Blythe
For this Halloween painting, I wanted a white-haired witch with a checkerboard pattern outfit in orange and black, which is quite striking! Being a cat lover, I wanted to lend a feline flair to this piece, so I decided to include kitty pumpkins and ghosts!
"Halloween Blythe and the Magic Window" by Blonde Blythe
I love all the colors in this painting, especially her fuchsia hair! I added to this piece as I went along, which is typically the way I do most of my paintings. In this piece, as well as most pieces I create, I never know exactly what the painting will look like until it is finished. Whatever I decide to put down on canvas is determined by my mood and inspirations at that particular time.
"Halloween Blythe and the Magic Garden" by Blonde Blythe
In this painting, I wanted a bright, fiery background, and a garden consisting of pumpkins and skull-flowers. I made her witch's hat look a bit like a pirate hat; it compliments her purple hair nicely.
"Halloween Kitty Cat Fairy" by Blonde Blythe
I made this fairy very Gothic-looking, with chalky-white skin and blood-red eyes. Her dress is festively designed with rows of hissing kitty heads encircling the skirt. Her kitty companion is so ugly, he's cute, with big, bi-color eyes.
"Halloween Blythe and the Haunted Tree House" by Blonde Blythe
This painting was commissioned by a fan who wanted a white-haired Blythe doll witch in a Halloween scene with a black cat. In the background is a haunted tree house with all sorts of ghouls and goblins residing there. The black cat smirks as he stirs up an evil brew.
"Green Halloween Blythe Witch" by Blonde Blythe
Green and purple are my favorite colors, and they look great in a Halloween painting. I included lots of pumpkins, ghosts, pumpkin people, bats, tombstones, and even a black cat on broomstick in this piece. Warning: Beware of the demonic pumpkin in the haunted castle!
"Halloween Blythe: Pumpkins on the Fence" by Blonde Blythe
This was my very first Halloween Blythe painting, and was completed in 2002 in acrylics on a 20- by 16-inch canvas. It was purchased by a collector from Beverly Hills.
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Flappers
"Boston Terrier Charleston" by Blonde Blythe 4-2010
In "Boston Terrier Charleston," I combined two of my favorite things--Boston terriers and flappers. The Boston terriers go great with her red fringed dress with black and white checkerboard accents. In the twenties, external horns had been eliminated, manufacturers opting instead to use internal horns, Because I like the look, I still wanted to include a gramophone sporting a big morning glory horn with painted flowers. After all, during this time, some folks were still using the old-style gramophones. In the windows are glowing leg lamps--they're sexy and cute, and add a touch of whimsy. Everyone gets a big kick out of the dancing dog!
"Millie the Flapper" by Blonde Blythe 2002
"Millie the Falpper" is one of my earlier pieces, done at a time when I had "flapper mania!" I plan to eventually get around to painting more flappers.
Owls
"Halloween Blythe Owl Witch" by Blonde Blythe 2005
Halloween in my favorite time of year--I love the atmosphere, colors, decorations, costumes, and festivities. The Blythe doll, with her spooky and mysterious big eyes, makes a perfect witch, and I adore owls, so I decided to combine them! Yet another painting I couldn't part with!
"Snowy Owl Witch" by Blonde Blythe 2010
Being the big owl lover that I am, I decided to do another one. This one features a completely white snowy owl, and witch with a striped cat-in-the-hat style hat. I love the wintery blue shades in this one, as well as the snowflakes. I think I suceeded in projecting the wintery aura that I was striving for.
Miscellaneous
"Biker Blythe" by Blonde Blythe 2004
Inspired by the T.V. show, "American Chopper," I came up with an idea for a Gothic-looking white-haired Blythe doll on a chopper, in shades of red, purple, and black. I did the cycle in a checkerboard pattern with orange flames.
"Hansel & Gretel Blythe Dolls" by Blonde Blythe 2004
This is my Blythe doll version of Hansel and Gretel--with a Gothic twist. Although there aren't any boy Blythe dolls, I created one for this painting, which is on an 18- by 24-inch canvas.
"Gordon's Lighthouse" by Blonde Blythe 2003
"Although this painting is definitely not big-eye art, I still wanted to include it in this lens. The painting was done on a huge 36- by 24-inch canvas, and was a gift for my son, Gordon, who is a chief petty officer in the United States Coast Guard.
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"I Dream of Jeannie Doll" Work in Progress
The following series of photographs gives you an idea of the steps involved in creating this painting.
This painting was created in liquid acrylics on a 20- by 16-inch stretched canvas. In the beginning, I did a loose sketch, then started blocking in color. I normally start out dark and go progressively lighter, which gives depth to the painting.
In these two pictures, You can see that I have started defining and detailing her costume and her bottle, building up many layers of color.
In the last two pictures, you can see that I have further refined the painting, tweaking the highlights and shadows, and adding more detail. The last picture is the completed painting.
My Favorite Things:
Since this lens is all about me, I wanted to include my favorite things--more to be added whenever my rusty old brain decides to remember them.
Theodore Roosevelt
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The Indomitable Teddy Roosevelt DVD
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Rough Riders DVD
I own this spellbinding and inspirational movie about Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War.
Rough Riders
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The 1920s--My Favorite Era
I love flappers, and everything associated with the roaring twenties--the cars, the music, the carefree attitude, and let's not forget the fabulous fashions!
What Was Life Like in the "Roaring Twenties?"
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I'm a HUGE Waltons Fan!
Ever Since "The Homecoming" debuted in 1972, I've been in love with the Waltons! I love the entire cast, and have always wanted to live on Walton's Mountain. The show teaches wonderful life lessons, and I love its simplicity and the way the family takes pleasure in the simple things in life.
Own Seasons 1--9 of the Waltons--I do!
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I love the Waltons! It has been my favorite TV series since it first aired in 1972! I love the inspirational messages it teaches us as well as each and every character on the show!
Peggy Fleming & Sasha Cohen--My Favorite Figure Skaters
My love for figure skating began in 1968, when I watched Peggy Fleming skate in the televised Winter Olympics, winning the gold medal. I've been a fan ever since. I can best describe Peggy Fleming's skating style in one word: swan-like
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I've been a Sasha Cohen fan from the get-go. This little dynamo has it all--grace, speed, and artistry!
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Peggy Fleming is an Olympic gold medal winner, philanthropist, and breast cancer survivor. Visit my lens to learn more about her!
Betty Boop is da Bomb!
I've been a Betty Boop fan from the age of five. As a matter of fact, my entire kitchen is done in Betty.
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Barbara Eden
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A List of My Favorite Movies
Choose Your Favorites!
My favorite activity is watching DVDs while painting. Here is a list of my favorite movies and documentaries of all time. Which One is Your Favorite?
East of Eden
Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck considered more...1 point
Meet Me In St. Louis (Two-Disc Special Edition)
St. Louis 1903. The well-off Smith family has four more...0 points
Fear Strikes Out
Jim Piersall is groomed by his loving but hard-dri more...0 points
Chaplin (15th Anniversary Edition)
ROBERT DOWNEY, JR. captures the essence of comic g more...0 points
Somewhere in Time (Collector's Edition)
A young writer sacrifices his life in the present to more...0 points
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott fitzgeralds jay gatsby shady 1920s millio more...0 points
On Moonlight Bay
sical about a family that moves to a small Indiana more...0 points
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (Special Collector's Edition)
Gilbert Grape (Johnny Depp) lives in Endora, a pla more...0 points
The Impressionists: The Other French Revolution
This epic documentary does a wonderful job of recapturing more...0 points
Benny and Joon
Johnny Depp (Sleepy Hollow), Mary Stuart Masterson more...0 points
Pretty in Pink (Everything's Duckie Edition)
Young Andie (Molly Ringwald) is one of the not-so- more...0 points
Sixteen Candles
One of the most iconic teen comedies of the 1980s, more...0 points
Time After Time
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/02/2008 more...0 points
Eddie and the Cruisers (1983) / Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1988) (Totally Awesome 80s Double Feature)
Disc 1: Eddie and The Cruisers (1983) WS Disc 2: E more...0 points
Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) / Belles on Their Toes
Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 08/03/20040 points
Say Anything
In this charming critically-acclaimed tale of firs more...0 points
The Gift of Love
Studio: Monterey Home Video Release Date: 11/18/20 more...0 points
Sybil (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 07/18/2006 more...0 points
Judith Krantz's Princess Daisy
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky, more...0 points
The Dead Zone (Special Collector's Edition)
Christopher Walken wakes from a coma due to a car more...0 points
TCM Archives - The Lon Chaney Collection (The Ace of Hearts / Laugh, Clown, Laugh / The Unknown)
Long before teams of technicians used computers to more...0 points
The Birdcage
Lies and deceptionit's all in the family when Robi more...0 points
Sunset Boulevard - The Centennial Collection
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 11/11/2 more...0 points
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
Olivia john-boy and their virginia family spend ch more...0 points
Jerry Lewis - The Legendary Jerry Collection (The Bellboy / Cinderfella / The Delicate Delinquent / The Disorderly Orderly / The Errand Boy / The Family Jewels / The Ladies Man / The Nutty Professor / The Patsy / The Stooge)
Contains: The Nutty Professor, The Ladies' Man, The more...0 points
Mr. Bean: The Ultimate Collection
Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English, Blackadder) stars as more...0 points
Sunrise - A Song of Two Humans (Limited Edition)
There are those who rate Sunrise the greatest of all more...0 points
Splendor in the Grass
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 07/12/2005 more...0 points
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
An ad exec and a shower-curtain-ring salesman beco more...0 points
Romeo & Juliet
Shakespeare's classic play of tragic love between members more...0 points
Thoroughly Modern Millie
A would-be flapper in 1920s new york saves her fri more...0 points
Xanadu - Magical Musical Edition (With Complete Soundtrack CD)
Step into the magical world of Xanadu with this da more...0 points
Frankenstein - The True Story
Victor frankensteins medical experimentations resu more...0 points
The Family Way
Studio: Music Video Dist Release Date: 01/27/2009 more...0 points
To Sir, With Love
Novelist James Clavell wrote, produced, and directed more...0 points
The Parent Trap (Vault Disney Collection)
The daughter of legendary British actor John Mills more...0 points
The Notorious Bettie Page
In an incandescent performance, Gretchen Mol (The more...0 points
American Experience: TR: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt
He personified America at the turn of the last cen more...0 points
Mildred Pierce (Keepcase)
What Veda wants, her mother Mildred Pierce provide more...0 points
Metropolis (Restored Authorized Edition)
It is the future & humans are divided into two more...0 points
Lust for Life
Vincent van gogh is the archetypical tortured arti more...0 points
The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
Never before has the extraordinary life of the Mex more...0 points
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott's famous novel of the March fami more...0 points
To Kill a Mockingbird (Collector's Edition)
Contains: feature commentary with director robert more...0 points
Some Kind of Wonderful (Special Collector's Edition)
A young tomboy, Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson), fin more...0 points
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Import, All Regions)
South Korean Edition DVD...Sound in English or Spanish/ more...0 points
The Gold Rush (2 Disc Special Edition)
A lone prospector ventures into Alaska looking for more...0 points
The Kid (2 Disc Special Edition)
For the first time as a filmmaker, Chaplin stepped more...0 points
LITTLE RASCALS -11 DVD BOXED SET- MEGA COLLECTION-88 EPISODES
TIS IS AN 11 DVD BOXED SET MEGA PACK COLLECTOR'S E more...0 points
Nosferatu (The Ultimate Two-Disc Edition)
A cornerstone of the horror film, F.W. Murnau s NO more...0 points
Broken Blossoms (Deluxe Edition)
A sesitive portrayal of a chinese man who travels more...0 points
Mrs. Doubtfire (Widescreen)
Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is no ordinary fat more...0 points
Edward Scissorhands (Widescreen Anniversary Edition)
Once upon a time in a castle high on a hill lived more...0 points
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Special Edition)
Enter an extraordinary world filled with magic and more...0 points
The Philadelphia Experiment
The experiment that should never have happened 41 years more...0 points
The Cowboy and the Lady - Slimcase DVD - Starring Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon
A very enchanting romantic comedy 1938 black and w more...0 points
My Favorite Wife
All aboard for a spinning marriage-go-round! Cary more...0 points
The Pride of the Yankees (Collector's Edition)
His talent made him a legend. His courage made him more...0 points
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
When James Stewart decides to take his family on v more...0 points
The Glenn Miller Story
The jazz trombonist marries his sweetheart forms a more...0 points
The Stratton Story
Chicago White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton is an aff more...0 points
The Bad Seed
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The Virgin Suicides
The lives of an eclectic group of men who live in more...0 points
A Home of our Own
Life for a single mother with six kids, no job and more...0 points
The Graduate
Nominated* for seven Academy Awards%uFFFDr) and wi more...0 points
Saturday Night Fever (30th Anniversary Special Collector's Edition)
From John Travolta's electrifying Oscar%uFFFD-nomi more...0 points
Grease (Rockin' Rydell Edition)
John Travolta solidified his position as the most more...0 points
Don Knotts 4 Movie Reluctant Hero Pack (The Ghost And Mr. Chicken / The Reluctant Astronaut / The Shakiest Gun In The West / The Love God?)
He's one of the most popular and admired funnymen of more...0 points
Young Tom Edison
In the 1930s and early '40s, fans flocked to biopi more...0 points
Take Me Home - The John Denver Story (Biopic)
"A tribute that's as tender as one of his ballads." more...0 points
The Elephant Man
You could only see his eyes behind the layers of m more...0 points
Mask (Director's Cut, Widescreen)
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, the moving and inspirational more...0 points
Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)
Schindler's List, a Steven Spielberg film, is a ci more...0 points
Green Eyes for Anastice
What if you could get back that which was taken from more...0 points
Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story
Farrah Fawcett (The Apostle, Charlie's Angels) stars more...0 points
Anne Frank - The Whole Story
Ben Kingsley, Brenda Blethyn, and Hannah Taylor Go more...0 points
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin
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The Jacksons - An American Dream (The Complete Miniseries)
The saga of the musical Jackson family, from the family's more...0 points
THE CROWD (1928) King Vidor (NTSC-IMPORTED FOR ALL REGIONS)
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A Million to Juan
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The Two Worlds Of Jennie Logan
Lindsay Wagner stars in this romantic drama filled more...0 points
Orphans of the Storm
This is D.W. Griffith's last great success, an epic more...0 points
Way Down East
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A List of My Favorite Art Books
Vote For Your Favorite!
When I'm not painting, I like to read--especially art books. Here are some of my favorites. Which is your favorite?
Shag: The Art of Josh Agle by Colin Berry, Josh Agle
This is the first major monograph of one of today' more...0 points
Pop Surrealism: The Rise Of Underground Art
First comprehensive survey of the Pop Surrealism/L more...0 points
Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed by Blonde Blythe
In the late 1950s, throughout the 1960s and into t more...0 points
J W Waterhouse by Anthony Hobson
J.W. Waterhouse was one of the most successful pai more...0 points
Frida Kahlo: The Paintings by Hayden Herrera
In small, stunningly rendered self-portraits, Mexi more...0 points
Kickass Kuties: The Art of Lisa Petrucci by Lisa Petrucci
Walk through a sparkling world of make-believe, a more...0 points
El Greco: Domenikos Theotokopoulos, 1541-1614 (Taschen Basic Art) by Michael Scholz-Hansel
Cretan-born painter Domenicos Theotocopoulos, bett more...0 points
500 Fairy Motifs by Myrea Pettit
Ethereal and enchanting, the fairy has captured th more...0 points
Auguste Renoir, 1841-1919, the Painter of Happiness (Taschen jumbo series)
La vie en rose. The world's happiest paintings. Auguste more...0 points
The Art of Faery by David Riche
From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's more...0 points
Just Above the Mantelpiece: Mass-Market Masterpieces by Wayne Hemingway
Just above the mantelpiece is a big, beautiful boo more...0 points
The World of Faery: An Inspirational Collection of Art for Faery Lovers
Following the huge success of The Art of Faery (2003), more...0 points
John Singer Sargent : The Early Portraits (Volume One) by Richard Ormond, Elaine Kilmurray
This magnificent book is the first volume of the d more...0 points
Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) was one of the masters more...0 points
The Great American Pin-Up (Midi) by Charles G. Martignette, Louis K. Meisel
This illustrated text tells the story of the Ameri more...0 points
Alberto Vargas, Vol. 1: The Esquire Years by Michael Goldberg
The Varga Girl's patriotic contributions during WW more...0 points
Pin up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson
Rolf Armstrong's luminous portraits of famous actr more...0 points
Tamara De Lempicka (Pegasus) by Stefanie Penck
An illuminating examination of a groundbreaking painter more...0 points
Botticelli: Life and Work by Ronald Lightbown
Every aspect of Botticelli's work--his devotional more...0 points
Hieronymus Bosch by Larry Silver
Four hundred little people frolic au naturel with more...0 points
Edward Hopper: 1882-1967, Vision of Reality (Big Art S.) by Ivo Kranzfelder
The first significant American painter in 20th century more...0 points
Norman Rockwell: Pictures for the American People by Norman Rockwell, Maureen Hart Hennessey, Judy L. Larson
Accompanying the first major traveling exhibition more...0 points
Victorian Painting by Lionel Lambourne
This is a comprehensive survey of one of the most more...0 points
Faeries and Other Fantastical Folk: The Faery Paintings of Maxine Gadd by Maxine Gadd
A breathtaking showcase of Maxine Gadd's whimsical more...0 points
The Fantasy World of Josephine Wall by Josephine Wall
Josephine Wall is celebrated for her mystical fantasy more...0 points
Bettie Page by Olivia by Olivia deBerardinis
Olivia's paintings and drawings of Bettie Page, ne more...0 points
Mark Ryden: Bunnies & Bees (Micro Portfolio) by Mark Ryden
This super-collectible and beautifully produced portfolio more...0 points
Heat Waves in a Swamp: The Paintings of Charles Burchfield by Robert Gober
Offering a comprehensive overview of Charles Burchfield more...0 points
Things I Collect
I Love Head Vases!
Visit My Head Vase Lens and Find out Why
I'm a Big Fan of Other Artists' Work!
I have practically every inch of every wall in my house covered in art! Many of them are originals by my favorite artists!
Me holding "Frosty Friend" by Misty Benson
Misty, my good friend and fellow artist, is also a featured artist in my book, "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed."
Me Holding "A Fairy Cat Friend" and "Gothic Bat Fairy" by Lindsey Cormier
The work of Lindsey, good friend and fellow artist, is featured in my book, "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed."
If you look very closely, you will see that the middle fingernail on my left hand is black. I smashed it, and it later came off.
Visit This Lens to See My Favorite Art Masterpieces!
I love all kinds of art and have many favorite artists, This lens showcases 50 of my very favorite masterpieces.
1950s Napco Birthday Angel Figurines
Although these Napco Birthday Angel figurines aren't big-eye, they're one of my favorite things to collect. I have the complete series--from January to December. I collect other '50s figurines as well.
Some of My Favorite Big-Eye Treasures
Adorable Big-Eye Birthday Angel Banks
These cute and colorful angel banks are from the 1960s or '70s, and stand ten inches high. There is an angel representing each month of the year.
Blythe-Like Papier Mache Statues
The center statue measures 10 3/4" tall, and is heavy chalkware. The medium-size statues are banks, probably from the '60s--'70s. The smallest statue is a mere 3 1/2" tall, and is made by Josef.
American Greetings Pink Doll Statue
Dated 1971, this doll-like statue was bought in a thrift store for $1.98.
"Pity Kitty" Statue
A take off of the "pity kitties" created by unknown artist, Gig, this adorable statue was created in the '70s.
"Pity Kitty" by Gig (1970s)
This is one of several Gig pity kitty prints that I own. Doesn't it just break your heart?
Big-Eye Lipstick Holder Girl From 1966
This papier-mâché lipstick holder looks like the face of a Margaret Keane woman. She is dated 1966, and stands 7 1/2" tall. These nifty lipstick holders were produced in a variety of styles and colors; some even had matching pincushion heads.
Me & Artist Friends
Here I am at Dragon * Con 2008 With artist friends Carrie Hawks on the left, and Deanna Davoil on the right. I'm the tall blonde in the center. Lol! The cat art in the background is the work of talented fantasy cat artist Carrie Hawks.
Quick! Choose Your Favorite! ;-)
Which is your favorite Blonde Blythe painting, and why?
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little-devil
May 17, 2012 @ 1:11 am | delete
- I love the wizard of oz, the snowy owl and all of the halloween collection!!!! Having a look on your zazzle now! Great art! Love it!!!
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Apr 28, 2012 @ 6:57 am | delete
- Wonderful artwork
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KimGiancaterino Mar 12, 2012 @ 4:47 pm | delete
- I'm particularly crazy about your Jeannie paintings, but everything you've created is beautiful. Thanks for putting together this gallery!
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ajgodinho Mar 10, 2012 @ 11:28 am | delete
- Wow, difficult just to choose one, but if I had to, I would have to go with the Genie Dolls because there is something about magic! :)
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prosepine
Mar 10, 2012 @ 5:37 am | delete
- Wow! Good luck with artsists block,,,bound to pass soon!
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Oct 31, 2011 @ 9:53 pm | delete
- like the snow white one
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robsimson
Aug 3, 2011 @ 8:37 pm | delete
- Beautiful, colorful paintings! I like the cat with one orange eye and one green. I think I remember one of my sisters having a big eye doll. I had a great time browsing your lens!
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Laniann
Jul 22, 2011 @ 7:42 pm | delete
- My favorite is "Boston Terrier Charleston" and "Biker Blythe". Why? They speak to me and the coloring. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
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gottaloveit
Jun 20, 2011 @ 6:20 am | delete
- You are truly a fascinating person! Love the lens and the focus on your brother and sister is great. Loved your sister's song! Your parents must be so proud.
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sukkran Apr 25, 2011 @ 9:23 pm | delete
- great page ~blessed~
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Blessedmombygrace
Apr 5, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
- They are all fabulous! I don't remember Blythe dolls, although they were right in my childhood era.
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good4us_all
Dec 29, 2010 @ 1:42 am | delete
- Your artwork is wonderful! It's impossible to choose one favorite.
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RitaK
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- You are a wonderful artist....love your work!
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Nov 28, 2010 @ 2:32 am | delete
- I love all of them your colors just light up like they're glowing and your imagination is wonderful! I love The Haunted Tree House and The Winter Carriage, and Hippie Mermaid the best but all are just beautiful.
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Marelisa Nov 2, 2010 @ 10:03 pm | delete
- I love your drawings, and you have a very interesting life. I think this should be more than one lens; there are a lot of valuable things here.
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I Have Designed Tons of Cool Products from My Original Paintings, and They're Available for Purchase Now in My Zazzle Shop!
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So--What Do You Think About Big-Eye Art?
You've looked at it--lots of it. So--what do you think?
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TinTeddy Apr 21, 2012 @ 12:27 pm | delete
- I very much enjoyed this lens, your artwork is gorgeous and it was lovely to find out more about you, thank you for sharing with us.
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- Wonderful to get to know more about you and your beautiful art through this great lens. Your art is unique and beautiful. Hope you are able to overcome your artist's block, if you're still going through it. One day at a time is a good way to take it. **Blessed by a Squid-Angel**
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Mar 6, 2012 @ 4:25 am | delete
- What an awesome lens! Blessed!
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Jan 29, 2012 @ 10:16 am | delete
- My name Is Blythe
cool lens
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- ANOTHER Great Lens!!
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- I like the Hansel & Gretel dolls! Well done.
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- Wow indeed! Your art is fantastic, love it! Blessed by a SquidAngel on the Back to School Bus Trip.
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Oct 24, 2010 @ 6:16 pm | delete
- Wow! Amazing artwork! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel :)
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kab
Sep 27, 2010 @ 4:33 pm | delete
- I read one of your pages earlier today and your name stuck with me. It seemed so familiar, so I went back to your pages today and the first lens I saw explained it. I have a few of your paintings featured on a lens. I love your work! I showed them as an example of how a spooky tree can set the mood in a painting: Scary & Spooky Trees - Photoshop Brushes and Shapes
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- Wow! I'm so glad I found this page. I love it!
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