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Monday, March 12, 2012

The Bearded Lady Lou Batiste of Mission SF queer/feminista doll


This dolly was created in 2008 by Miss Oblivious now KOOK Teflon,

LOu is the bearded lady that you cannot help but have a crush on,

she has a sassy mouth that has cost her 3 teeth,

she wears a crushed blue velvet dress with scarlet buttons,

always with a smoke in her hand cause her aunt said its sexy .......
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Lou has been in L.A the last few years and is ready to be adopted,

remember she gets board easy and loves load music in smoke filled rooms.

available at

Saturday, February 11, 2012

My passion "Americana Haunting s"

Since I can remember I have been surrounded by unexplained supernatural experiences, heard stories that involved me as a child, also been extremely motivated and inspired by haunted situations from Poe to Rozz Williams to Victorian era rituals.


(Me and my mommy her nickname was "Witchy")

When everybody at my school in 1988 was dressing in Espirit and Guess Jeans I was embracing my inner witch, when other 14 year old girls were bonding with their mothers through bowling, lunching or selling AVON , my mother and I were attending Psychic Fairs, past life circles, flea markets(for antiqued attire), Janis Joplin and studying books from my grandfathers witchcraft library. So this is not a trend, fashion statement or phase for me it is truly a way of life.


(My Christmas Ball 1988)


Yes I do come from many generations of spiritual practitioners, my mother conducted "lil Tupperware type" parties, instead of plastic containers these gatherings were filled with tarot and dream analysis. I learned from a young age how powerful intention can be. And have always respected my ancestors.And am passionate about people treating others and your surroundings with kindness and sincerity.

As i reached my 20's I lived in very active homes, experiences that most of my guests , roommates or lovers could not explain.

Right before my 33rd birthday I moved from California into the Pacific NW.This is when i realized the electricity and importance of sharing my past. I had the realization that it was time to share my research, passion and knowledge with my peers and the community!


Through my dolls i feel that spirits and energy flows through my creativity. Telling the history of people in dollform, I also hosted a live show at The Rendezvous as
" a mourning victorian" teaching the audience the rituals and the honoring of loved ones that passed on at the turn of the century, I also was one of the founders of "The Mourning Market" I produced a TV show "Ill Famed Spirits" with a local psychic , finding 6 other woman to trust and practice with "Teflon Sisters", i also travel and research the history of the south.Our family road trips are always filled with cemetery visits and antique malls. I love Americana Hauntings, folklore and photographs....

My most current en devour is my dream job as a tour guide with Market Ghost Tours! History,ghosts and talking!!! I am good at all 3 of these! I am also a certified paranormal investigator and a member of AGHOST......

Tonight i begin taking private tours on investigations into the mortuary/chapel believed to be one of the most haunted buildings in the NW! my life is blessed with adventure, dreams coming true and access to this gorgeous building filled with Seattle's dark past!!!!I'd like to think i have done something right. hehe

I wanted to post some photos that were captured on my tour last week, after 6 monthes and almost a 100 tours under my belt this was thee most active week thus far!! Here are the images tell me what u think?

Also if you are in Seattle and would like to take a tour with KOOK here is the link http://www.marketghost.com/

(this photo was taken on my Friday Feb 3rd tour ) in the window of the empty pre-school--------------



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(these photos were taken Saturday Feb 4th, 2012 consecutively all four in under a minute)in the same window at the empty pre-school

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Kook's hand stitched dolls of 2011






































Here are photos of all my handstitched dollys I made in 2011. The base of all dolls are made of new cotton fabrics occasionally of new flat felt, the accesories and clothing are 95% vintage, deconstructed clothing, antique lace and mardi gras trim from costumes found in the french quarter. Also I would like my collectors to know that I place a eucalyptus nut from 19th century trees planted in the San Francisco estate of former New Orleans resident, voodoo preistess and civil rights advocate, Mary Ellen Pleasant, in most of my dolls. If you would like to commision me or adopt a dolly fictional or non- fictional you can do so through my ETSY shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/paynecreations

Enjoy, be a dreamer and never grow up.......

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Market Legend Altar Candles by KOOK





As any of my followers know, I was lucky enough to be hired at my dream job in September as a Market Ghost/LUST guide here in Seattle. Over the season I fell for some of our main Legends and decided to do sketches which will be placed on Altar Candles for all of you to honor....Here they are....$10.00 Each

Monday, September 26, 2011

Queen of Carnival- New Orleans


Queen of Carnival
"Carnival is a celebration of great excess. It is a time when the flesh and all of the material pleasures that it apprehends are set ablaze in the passion of the moment"-

Frances "Franny" Bernoulli attended her first carnival in 1902 and was an avid part of the festivities. She passed away at the 1926 Mardi Gras, a 'lil intoxicated and lack of sleep, she was jumping up for some glass beads and slipped under a float which crushed her! The following year during the flood her body was found in skeleton form, yet still in her extravagant attire!
Legend has it that if your on St.Anne Street on Fat Tuesday you can catch her ghost running up and down the sidewalk.
a eucalyptus nut from 19th century trees planted in the San Francisco estate of former New Orleans resident, voodoo priestess and civil rights advocate, Mary Ellen Pleasant, in all dolls.

Hand-stitched, Antique Crown, Queen of hearts card found on street,vintage Mardi Gras trim
22 inches
$326.66

available at:
3113 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 · Get Directions
Phone
504-899-4100
Website
http://poetsgallerty.net

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Laveau is dancin on the devil-doll curio

Laveau - Patron Soul of New Orleans

.100% hand stitched, handmade and original

.wooden box 22 x 10 inches

.doll is made from felt,vintage reconstructed clothing,magical intention,love

.inside Marie doll resides a eucalyptus nut from 19th century trees planted in the San Francisco estate of former New Orleans resident, voodoo priestess and civil rights advocate Mary Ellen Pleasant

.$566.06

.available for purchase at
Poets Gallery
3113 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone
504-899-4100

Will be on display at Poets Gallery beginning Saturday October 1st, 2011
for more information on the event
Carnival of Saints and souls


read post below for more details