Long Time, No See

Wow, it's been a long time since I posted, huh? Sorry bout that. For a while, I didn't feel like I had anything of substance to post about, but then that changed and I was to busy or tired to post. I have sold six dolls since I last posted about listing my very first dolls on etsy. Yes, six! And I have several more commissions lined up too. I hope you can tell, I am very ecstatic! And a little nervous, like always, but I think thats just a part of my personality. :0

I sold Cleo, Ghoulia, Frankie, and a Lagoona + Cleo doll I have not yet shown on my blog.

Here is Lagoona, she was a roller maze girl...



I was actually contacted on flickr first after someone saw her WIP pictures, they wanted reserve her in advance! I was so surprised and happy!

And here is the new Cleo that I completed at roughly the same time. She was my first commission, for a previous customer, the wonderfully sweet lady who bought Frankie.



The sixth doll I've sold is a Clawdeen, another commission for Wonderlandfan. She hasn't been shipped out yet, nor have I posted public pics. You will have to wait to see her.

In my last post I had mentioned that I was working on a steampunk Frankie and CAM Witch. I still have to finish Frankies outfit, but otherwise her face is done!



I had finished the Witch and listed her, but she's been on etsy several months now and no bites.



I think I am going to have to take her down and revise her, probably redo her lips. I've already ordered her a cute dress!

And finally, back to some much more recent girls! I only just posted pictures on flickr.

In chronological order, here is the CAM Triclops I repainted...



I decided to stick with her original color scheme, I think it was a good choice. I did, however, order her a spiffy new wig. The one she came with was poor quality and clashed. The wig should be arriving tomorrow and then I can finish her. I am so excited!!

Lastly, one I am very proud of, my demon/succubus Draculaura.



She is also unfinished. I made her some beautiful horns, but still have to do her wings and tail. This was my first time doing freckles, I love love how they look. I used the splatter method, where you dip a ragged paintbrush in paint (I used watercolor, so it was easy to edit) and then flick it with a tooth brush across the doll's face. It was very fun. Also my first time painting such an expressive face. It's clearer in other pictures, but she is smirking and raising one eyebrow. And rolling her eyes, I guess!

I still have a lot to say, but that'll be for tomorrow, when it's not so late.

You can find many more pictures of all of my doll repaints on my flickr, there is a link on the right sidebar. Please check out my etsy shop, too, for very detailed information on the sold dolls, link is also on the right.

And as always, please, please tell me what you think. I love reading other peoples feedback!

Thanks for taking the time to read! <3

My First Things on Etsy!

First of all, I apologize for not posting for so long. I accidently went off one of my medications for a week and experienced some unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. I felt dizzy, light headed, headachey and irritable for a while, it was horrible.

I'm feeling much better now and have gotten busy working on my art. I repainted the Cleo de Nile doll I bought a while ago. I think she turned out rather well!

Here is a pic...



You can find more pictures of her on my flickr account, and I've also put her up for sale on etsy, here. This is my first time selling anything, so I am very nervous and excited! She is only $50, so I would appreciate it if you could check her out and tell your friends.

I've also put the ghoulia I repainted up for sale, $40.



You can probably see the picture quality has improved, my step-mom, Carol, took some pictures of my dolls last weekend using her expensive camera. It was great!

This is a shot from the same photoshoot.

I love how the pics look. You can actually see what they look like in real life now!

I'm working on two more dolls to sell right now, a steampunk B&W Frankie and a CAM witch. I think I am going to make a wig out of viscose for the witch, and if I do I'll post a short tutorial.

Thanks for reading!