Dolls in the Desert

Last May I took a trip to the desert--we went hiking at Joshua Tree and stayed at Two Bunch Palms in Desert Hot Springs.  I was working on an art project that had to do with creating costumes and then styling a photoshoot for dolls (My Fan Art Project for Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends), so I decided to bring them with me and practice posing and shooting them.  I made caftans for them which I thought were appropriate for Desert Hot Springs.  They seemed to enjoy themselves.  :)

Here's Edith at the beginning of our 49 Palms Oasis hike at Joshua Tree National Park.  All ready to go in her snazzy desert caftan. 

Posing and working on her angles....

Enjoying some badass desert plants.

Almost to the Oasis.

Made it!  Resting in the shade.

Oh wait.  Now we have to go back the way we came...

That is one steep hill to climb and it's about 1000º F right about now.

But it sure is pretty--and worth it.  And dang, I look good in my caftan!

Meanwhile, back at Two Bunch Palms....

Olive knows how to live it up and stay cool and comfortable at the resort.

She's practicing her poses and finding her angles too...

...in the shade of some Bougainvillea.

And now that Edith's back, they can enjoy an afternoon Martini...

...hang out by the pond...

...and just enjoy the sweetness of life.

But ultimately, it's time to make the trip back to LA...

Passing some cool wind turbines on the way.

Stay tuned for more photoshoots with the Dolls.