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Anyone here crazy over Unoa's with Original Face-ups by Araki Gentaro?*EDIT PICS NOW*

May 16, 2008

    1. I've been snooping around on the site trying to find pics of Unoa's with face-ups by Mr. Araki.... but I really have not found many. I have had differrent Unoa's, but I just recently aquired two (Lusis is here and Sist on the way) painted by him and I am IN LOVE :aheartbea!!!

      My camera is not together right now (long story) but I will be posting some pics in the gallery soon!!! I guess I've seen pics of his on his on the internet for so long, and I've seen so many other face-ups by countless very talented artists.... they all have their place and "following" but I have to say that somehow, having one done by the original artist of the doll is just thrilling to me!!! I've even decided just to name them Lusis and Sist because they just ARE! LOL!!! I know that Mr. Araki's face-ups are not to everyones taste.... and thats what makes the world go around. I love that there are so many variations and choices out there... but I just wanted to share with those who do love :aheartbea his art, how thrilled I am to be among you!!!!

      Lets hear some talk and see some pics!!!! :D

      Judy

      PS... I would especially love to see some of the White ones!

      Here are some pics that I just got of my two girls... Hope you like 'em!
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      Hopefully I'll get a better day for taking pics sometime soon.... today was cloudy so they are not the best.... but at least you get the idea!

      Judy
       
    2. I agree. Unoas are amazing, but when I see one painted by him, I never stop staring!
       
    3. Thanks Firu-kun! Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to take some pics of my girls to add here!

      Judy
       
    4. I love his face ups. You are so lucky.
       
    5. Awesome! I can't wait to see them.
       
    6. Judy you are so lucky!~<3
      I also feel similar for the Gentaro face up...
      all those variations are far too brilliant
      but you can really spot that "default" face up
      out of a million unoas put together,lol..
      there's a naive quality yet something
      characteristically distinguished about
      Gentaro's face ups which I really like!
       
    7. Lucky you ~ I personally like the face ups of Gentaro! :aheartbea But I also enjoy watching Unoas from other people and seeing how they tried hard to customize them. Unoas are beautiful by nature, no matter the makeup! :whee:
       
    8. I can't wait to see your girls! I love Mr. Araki's faceups!
       
    9. Thanks for all the nice comments everyone.... Edit now for pics!

      Judy

      PS>... still want to see other peoples pics!!!
       
    10. Those faceups are GORGEOUS. You are lucky to have such rare unoa's.

      ~Meee
       
    11. Awesome Unoa's! Gah, I love looking at them!
       
    12. wow tappindoll you are so lucky~
       
    13. I'm a huge fan of the Araki face up! I'd love to own one some day. You are so lucky! :D
       
    14. WOW, lucky you!! They are just gorgeous..I'm jealous:aheartbea:aheartbea
       
    15. I love that last shot! - and yeah, lovely to see actual artist faceups on your two lovely girls.
       
    16. Wow he certainly was able to breathe life into them. Congratulations on such beautiful girls.
       
    17. Hey...... aren't there some more out there on DoA? I sure would love to see more pics! (as I said before... I would love to see some white ones. I'm sure they are very rare.... but maybe someone here has one!)

      Thanks for the nice pic comments!

      Judy