I woke up this morning, unsure what to write about... and lo and behold, there was a lone email in my inbox that held the answer! (If only life were always this easy.) Beth Robinson, a doll artist from New England, kindly sent me a link to her latest creations. Over the past few months, Beth has been working on Gothic Lolita dolls for an upcoming show. "Obviously the fashion aspect was of the most interest since I really wanted to take on the challenge of creating those clothes. But then, I wound up getting sucked in to everything else! I am a fan." 
I previously wrote about the Pullip and ball-jointed dolls; it's fascinating to see the myriad ways an artist can convey Gothic Lolita. From the criss-cross lacing to the grey under-eye shadow, Beth has the sensibility down pat. Every feature is meticulously detailed - down to the lace-trimmed bloomers under the skirts!
Beth's Gothic Lolita dolls will be showcased at Vermont's Lazy Pear Gallery from June 5 to July 13 (opening reception: June 6, 4-8pm). Definitely check out her Strange Dolls blog for more dark and inspiring visuals.
