Hi Pat and all, It is pretty funny that you should mention this now, as just yesterday I took a pic of a whole group of my work that I have right now. I very seldom have this many of my things at once, so it was kinda fun to put them together. I have never felt that I had much of a "signature" style, but I must, because there are several people on Customdolls that can pick out my work any where!
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The dolls are as follows: ( left to right ) "Suess"ette, OOAK doll for my table host at convention
Doris Daisy. Meant to be a table doll, but I have heard they are making their own, so I suppose she will be for sale in my room.
Silk N Brocade. I just finished this one to send to the Custom dolls convention. She will be available at the charity auction. I have heard rumors that some of this will be online, so available to the puplic.
Copper Midge. Randall, this one is your fault, as I did a quick repaint on a doll to send to you to cheer you up. When you graciously declined, she got this outfit.
Lunch in the City. This one is a swap doll for Anita Healey, when we ever get around to it. I used a human pattern on this one, and scaled it down. It was fun making that little sweater.
Rebecca, Another table doll.
Spendour Again, Auction doll for Grants a Wish.
I too can only swap for custom dolls. I have actually bought a couple, but only because they were very good deals from second owners ( I have a Mary Ferretti, and a James Bogue I got that way ) Pat, I actually still have that Poison Ivy doll, but I wouldn't send it to you for anything, as I have improved so much since I did that! I am open to swapping OOAKs for new dolls though, and could be persuaded to make you a Poison Ivy for the right swap! I missed out on the Munsters set, and would do that in a minute. This goes for other people as well. If you would like one of my dolls, let me know, and I bet we can work something out.
As far as time to work. Grayson does still take a nap once in a while! I have gotten more confident, and therefor quicker. I was able to complete Silk N Brocade in just a week. ( about 12 hours or so working time ) I try to work before he gets up, after hubby has gone to work, and during his nap, and if nessecary, in the evenings a little before I go to bed. I spend time laying awake in bed designing things in my head! so that is working time too.
Sorry for the novel! It is Sunday, and I had time to write. LOL
Kathy M.
Yep. And it's these signature styles that also make collecting one-of-a-kind artist dolls a fun hobby. That's assuming I had the money to collect the ones I've seen in the past I'd like. I won't even go to ebay to look at that section of the dolls for auction because I just get envious of the work for sale and those who get to buy it. If I could get the time, I'd still like to develop my own style. How does Kathy M.on our List pull off making so many unique designs and have a toddler, too? I still remember her Poison Ivy doll...(lickin' my chops for that doll).
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