!8th century portraits

The 'Lover'

Ahh, at last I have a moment to blog.  I am working on the first of a series of dolls based on 18th century  paintings .  This particular pattern is named  "Harold, the angel'  by doll artisan:  Arley Berryhill .  However, I think that my character is going to be a bit more on the devilish side.  I am soft-sculpting the body in order to create a more realistic body type. I have dubbed him "The Lover" and he will be attired in a rose coloured silk suit , and will sport  a fabulous powdered wig.  I want to bring the 18th century to life thru my art. I hope it comes out the way that I can see it in my head.  I'm getting much inspiration from a book that I am currently reading about Madame Tussaud.  She was the founder of the famous waxworks. It describes her life amongst the nobility in Marie Antionette's court.  She was able to immortalize the Royal family in wax for all to see.  Thanks for dropping by, I will keep you posted on my progress.

my week in review.

hello darlings,   I have just finished up with a crazy busy week. I've been working at the salon, and getting busy I must say.  Trying to squeeze in some time to work on my latest doll project. I haven't gotten as far as I would like.  So I am going to get after it this week. After all, the "all Dolls Are Art' convention is coming up soon, and I need somthing great to show.  For the PAst 2 days , Dimitrius and I have been working on a music video. We have beautiful dancers, costumes, makeup and hair.  Oh,  and Dimitrius is really great in it.  As soon as he is done editing it, I will share it for you all to see.  Keep on dancing till the world ends!  

Off with their heads!

18th century men's wigs, made of wool roving, white glue, and lotsa love. These are my fancy gentlemen.  Only , after many hours of  getting dressed, powdered and rouged;  will they present themselves at the french court.

My Beauties

My Beauties , a set on Flickr.

Wigging out!

Hello blog buds!   I have finally gotten my dollmaking studio in order and am working on wigging some of my beauties.  A good head of hair (or head covering) is  just the thing a doll needs in order to be finished,  unless your doll has a beautifully shaped head, that is.  I like to make wigs  from scratch.  My process starts out with deciding what kind of material will be used to get the best result. I like using human hair, synthethic hair ,  and wool roving is also a great material  to work with.   Then I measure the head and make a  cap out of a special  type of wig making lace.  Then after all of this is done, I can begin to attaching the hair to the cap, and 'Voila" a star is born!