If you've not heard of Dare Wright it is my great pleasure to introduce you to her. Known best as the dreamy author of "The Lonely Doll" series she was also a photographer, painter, model, actress, seamstress, carpenter, stylist and beloved daughter of portrait painter Edith Stevenson Wright (a relationship not unlike The Beales in Grey Gardens). There are no words I could write here that would do her memory any justice so if you don't mind I'll just direct you here to read about this extraordinary woman!
More on Dare:
The Secret life of The Lonely Doll Biography. (This was my introduction to her last summer and have been enchanted by her since!)
Facebook Fan Page for more pictures.
To read A gift from the Lonely Doll.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteohh if I can encourage just a few eyes in the direction of her art and biography I'm pleased! She was such a unique and fascinating individual!
ReplyDeleteI especially adore the first photograph.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds so interesting! I want to read more, I will definately have a look at those links
ReplyDeleteI've put up a few more photographs of my little kitties. I wish that you could meet them!
Oh, and I've been meaning to tell you, I finally watched series 2 of true blood ( and the first episode of series 3 and it is so amazing!)
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The first photograph is just magical!!
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I have a copy of the Lonely Doll that I have loved for a few years now! its such an amazing little book that has inspired me to make a graphic novel one day oddly enough. she looks just like the doll oddly enough, thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI never had heard of her, so this post is much appreciated! I love the first photo!
ReplyDeleteany lady that can wield a bow is a pretty awesome lady in my book... i've never heard of the lonely doll, but shall have to investigate.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of her! Her pictures are lovely
ReplyDeleteWow, these are amazing. I love the atmosphere captured in the photographs. :)
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thanks for posting this! i'm excited to find this book
ReplyDeleteYou always direct me to people I've never heard of and I'm always pleased to discover them! In theory, she reminds me of Lee Miller, the photographer/model/war correspondent and lover of Man Ray... someone I encourage you to check out too if you don't already know her.
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i am so excited to indulge!
ReplyDeleteThe archery outfit is to die for.
ReplyDeleteI'll defiantly check her out.
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oooh this looks exciting and amazing! i think i'm finally entering that phase in life where i want to know more about extraordinary women who did fascinating things in/with their lives. thanks so much for sharing!!
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Dare is so captivating. I must find out more about her.
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No one can hold a candle to the precious Dare Wright. New book on her is in the works.
ReplyDeleteoh it's all beautiful isn't it? :))
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I can't believe I've never heard of her... This stuff is amazing! Definitely looking at the website now (:
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i loved that book as a kid! adding the other to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteLove this post.
ReplyDeleteThere is a YouTube video of Dare on her website at www.darewright.com
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is the most gorgeous photo I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteOh! I remember those books! My mom kept a few of her Lonely Doll books from when she was little and I would pour over them when ever she would pull them off the bookshelf. I LOVE her work, it is truly spectacular! Thank you so much for bringing her to everyone's attention!
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