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My first doll... - 6/10/2009 8:54:00 PM

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Ok, she's not super detailed, I made her for learning... so far, I had fun, although I nearly abandoned her about twice. Lint! Ugh!

She's about 6-7 inches, stem to stern. I still have to make wings for her, that will be tomorrow's project. I probably should have finished painting her before I wigged her, but I couldn't wait. I'll be more patient next time. :)

I know she has some problems, but I think for a learning project, it turned out nice!

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RE: My first doll... - 6/10/2009 11:55:58 PM

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I think you did a fantastic job, especially if you're still learning!

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RE: My first doll... - 6/11/2009 9:42:09 AM

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She looks great! I've actually been getting my doll making supplies out lately too. I'm going to start one here soon. Keep us posted with photos! I love to see other dollmakers's work.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/11/2009 11:35:02 AM

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Amazing. Hard to believe you're just learning!

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RE: My first doll... - 6/11/2009 6:55:11 PM

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Thanks everyone! I started today on another doll; going for a little more detail this time, sitting pose. If she gets to a vaguely presentable phase tonight, I'll post a new picture.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/11/2009 7:23:37 PM

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I'm impressed Aimee! She is a sweetie.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/11/2009 8:05:40 PM

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What an excellent learning project!!! You're doing great!!! Looking forward to seeing more photos of this one and the new one too!!!

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 7:44:19 AM

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I can't believe this is your first one! Can't wait to see the progress.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 8:14:46 AM

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I had no idea you did dollmaking...it's really great looking!

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 11:09:52 AM

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I had no idea I did dollmaking, either, but I became kind of fascinated with it, so I thought I'd give it a try.

Here's my 1st one again, with some make up and what not. It's acrylic paint... waiting to see if I have any skill at this before I invest in heat-set oils.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 11:11:32 AM

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And here's the one I'm working on now, trying for a more detailed approach. (I left a lot of things "undid" on the first one... lumpy arms, chunky fingers, etc).

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 11:25:14 AM

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Sweet! Good luck with those.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 3:58:09 PM

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Ok, here's #1 after dressing her.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 3:59:18 PM

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And another view.

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 5:14:12 PM

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Nice work. I have always wanted to do dolls, but I realize that I have no ability in that direction!

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RE: My first doll... - 6/12/2009 6:51:38 PM

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Ok, it's stupid fun. I have almost finished out the first fairy and her base.. it's nice to do one to completion even if I am not totally satisfied with it. My imagination has been running wild, making up the stories of these characters and why they wear what they do, what the little stuff I'm using means... it's like getting to play again after the somewhat rigid world of painting pixel art and doing linocuts. When the base is done to my satisfaction, I'll update again.

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