----- Original Message ----- From: SuzW397026@aol.com To: nqsqurtz@staffnet.com Cc: candichat@dolls.de Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 8:53 AM Subject: Re: Ken Bartram Candis
IMO, Jason's style is
softer than MiKelman's is, though. This goes back to MiKelman's heavier
hand
on eyes, also just my opinion.
I'd agree with this.
It doesn't make one style right and another wrong, just a signature style
of
the artist. Different styles of artist's screenings give us collectors variety to collect and that is a good thing!
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).
There are others on this List that also have posted pics of their signature styles. Are these people still on the List? Who were/ARE some of you folks? Please do post your pics because I very much enjoy seeing the one-of-a-kinds. Also, I like to read what process you use to achieve the looks and the fashions.
Sometimes, I wish there could be another swap of dolls using Candi as the canvas and seeing what kind of designs would be created. But then I realize that not everyone on the List could participate in such a swap (this is my way of getting a Poison Ivy, yet...) The other thing I mostly remember about the swap was that there were more dolls that got made and swapped than what got put on Anja's site. Believe it or not, I did a Candi dressed in Revolutionary-style attire, but it must've not impressed the recipient, even if I were kinda taken with my effort. Well, that's signature style for you, not every style is a winner, I guess. Regards, Pat Brown
Suzanne
In a message dated 2/7/2002 5:13:05 PM Central Standard Time, nqsqurtz@staffnet.com writes:
<< But I agree with you, Suzanne, yes, his face painting on his
"mannequins"
do look much more like women rather than an ideal of a woman. MiKelman's screenings look to use more distinct color bands and less of a feathered
or
shaded bands. (Does anyone really notice or does it sound like I'm smokin'?) pat >>