Johanna's work is all one-of-a-kind characters from paper mache. Every piece is created from scratch, hand-sculpted and painted, each developing their own personality as it comes to life. Embellishments include hand-sculpted collars or sewn accessories made from vintage crepe paper. She also is known to use wire appendages to serve as wings, whiskers and arms, all hand-formed. All the characters are signed and often given a special name.
Johanna related that her passion for illustration lends itself well to the handmade paper hats she often applies for that signature, Johanna Parker look. She started using the highly detailed paper hats in 2003.
Shown above:
Sir Hootsalot (he's wearing one an illustrated paper party hats)
approx. 10" tall
Sold for $625
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