Hi, Pat:

I was thinking that it would be really interesting for the group if you would post pictures of your doll makeovers.  Then, as you develop your talent and define your style, you post more pictures.  It would be be fascinating to watch you evolve as an artist.  Any one else agree? 

Robin 

  Pat Brown <nqsqurtz@staffnet.com> wrote:

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From: Mroczko
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 8:44 AM
Subject: Re: swaps/style


> As far as time, my OOAKs average 10 to 15 hours, unless I reroot, then
> don't ask!

Well, now I don't feel so bad. I thought I was incompetent because it takes
me so long to do my makeovers. I've about decided to not waste time on
doing reroots, but to work the hair into a new style.

>others get the clothes made first.

How do you all classify a makeover? Or are there kinds of makeovers? I
can't see myself designing outfits for 11.5" dolls, but definitely would
like to do it for a few Genes. But until I get that kind of inspriration, I
like to deedle with repainting faces. Are there collectors who are just as
happy to buy a nude repainted doll as they are to buy a totally repainted
and redressed doll?

> It also depends on how many times I have to do
> things over. I had to do the midges eyes twice and make her top twice as
I
> wasn't happy with the fit.

Do you sometimes finish a doll and have her hang around the house for awhile
and then discover you don't like something about the work you put into the
doll? I've got dolls that I repainted and liked the work at first, then
when the doll was on display, I'd start noticing I could've done better.
This is kind of discouraging to me because of the time I put into the
initial repaint only to find later I don't like my effort.

But now, Kathy, reading of your process and sometimes needing to redo
something, I think I can find the courage to face my work again, and do some
refining. How do you remove acrylic paints, anyway? With water or what
kind of acetone do you prefer?

Thanks, Kathy for answering my questions and providing information on
customizing lists. I would very much like to develop my style. Regards,
pat Brown