DollZone Moment and Anson discussion part 1

Thanks PoeticSoul. Now, I just have to come up with a really stunning and creative concept for them. I should mention that they are for our 5yr anniversary too.
Both dolls are ordered blank. Their names are Passi (Moment) & Flora (Anson) after our favorite flowers, passion flowers. Any suggestions are welcome!

 

PoeticSoul: thanks! Your Bohemia Rose was really inspiring! I hope I can do something even half as successful as that project.

 

So, if anyone wants to get a head start on designing their Anson, I made a PSD file that will let you play around with color gradients. More info & the download link here.

If people like it, I can do one for Moment, too.

 

I ordered an Anson the minute I saw her, such an innovative and beautifully sculpted doll! I'm trying to figure out how on earth they managed to cast those petals, I do have her here already. But I dare not take her out of her box for too long and examine her closely. I have a bunch of dolls here waiting for painting and until I get the customers done, Anson will have to stay in her box and not tempt me. Probably next month I can get to work on her, but in the meantime I haven't settled on a color scheme, so I'll just dream about her for a while.

Logodae, many thanks for that download, I can't wait to give that a try.... So helpful!

PoeticSoul your Bohemia Rose is simply brilliant, thanks so much for sharing her picture with us. I knew this doll would inspire amazing creativity in the DoA group, I'll be sticking around this thread to watch all the incredible dolls.

 

Yes, I would also appreciate one for Moment. ^_^

 

Welcome to the new members! I havn't posted for a while as I'm still waiting for my Moment which I ordered in December. He should be coming home in the next three weeks? I finally had my 'Aha' moment (no pun intended) and came up with the most outrageous and difficult blushing project! Peacock feathers!! I guess I need to reserve a room in a padded cell, but it'll be worth it!!

 

kurogane: That sounds amazing. You should do it with mica powders, it'll be gorgeous.

Glad people like the PSD, I'll be sure to put one together for Moment tonight.

Edit: Here it is! ^_^

 

Pffft, well he's pretty much done! He's got both his arms now c: He just needs a loin cloth and maybe some more details in his petals.
I made a gallery thread for some new pics: http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?503171-Every-flower-has-to-wilt-some-day-%28Dollzone-Moment%29&p=8808077#post8808077

 

snow - he looks awesome with the arms! nice job!

i'm still slowly toiling away on aphelion's blushing working full time sure does eat up my time!

 

Thanks! I can't wait to see your fellow finished.
Luckily I had a day off and I actually couldn't stop and put him away xD I had to finish him. Took way too long though, I get distracted so easily

 

Snow, your custom is gorgeous !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

kurogane, I think doing peacock feathers is a gorgeous and brilliant idea! Oh wow, I just love all the ideas people are coming up with for these dolls. I am loving the artistry so much. These sculpts are so amazing, even the blank ones are beyond beautiful making all the photos here truly wonderful to see.

Snow, I knew your take on this boy would be unique and you never fail to inspire. Not only is he a fabulous work of art, but his character is pure fascination! Well done!

darkmothflame, I understand totally the "toiling away" part, and my heart goes out to you on that one. But it will all be worth it in the end and I can't wait to see your labor of love completed. He's going to be so amazing!

 

Snow -The arm is an amazing addition! Some plants have the most beautiful flowers, but can have thorns too! Truly awesome work!

 

ugh - i'm feeling totally wasted... after working 6 hours yesterday on aphelion's legs i finished them and strung him up (minus his flower arms) and.... found i hated how it all looked from the waist down! all total i've put 35 hours into him already, but i know i won't be satisfied if he isn't perfect! the lines - which looked fine on the individual pieces - became too heavy when all together....

so it's going to be even longer before my boy is done because now i have to strip off the blushing from his legs and upper most petal arm parts to redo them... i think for the torso i just need to add a few soft lines to make it more like the head, but i thought i'd share at least a few pictures of what he looks like now....



the sun also came through the windows and shown quite lovely through his head, creating a rather lovely glow

http://4oni.com/angelsdream/sunaphelion-4.jpg
http://4oni.com/angelsdream/sunaphelion-6.jpg

but i think i'm going to take a break fro him for a little bit to work on some other projects and i get over my frustration

 

Great shot! His marble texture looks amazing. O_O I can't believe you have to redo the arms and legs.

 

That marbeling is so amazing and beautiful and compelling. I swear I read a story in every line! And the way the sun shone on his head like that...breathtaking!

 

He's looking so good! I can understand about wanting him perfect, so take a break and recharge those creative batteries!

 

darkmothflame - I think he looks fantastic. I would show us better pictures before you do anything. We will give you our honest opinion if you want. I wouldn't erase anything until you show us more and then put him away for a little while and bring him out again. I find when I doing something very labour intensive, I get frustrated for nothing. I really think he looks lovely. I think you are being too hard on yourself. If you still feel this way in a month, well then go for it and wipe it off.

 

I am envious of those working away on their dolls. Between the rain and some obligations I've found for myself I haven't had the time/ability to work on my Anson. Excuses excuses, I know. But, I did take a photo today.