mommabelle

I can't believe I was first on DA seven years ago!  I haven't been around in years, and I don't do much in the way of dolls anymore.  My hands aren't as nimble, and my time is not so free.  I still love them, though.  I've added newer dolls:  Alex was an evolving project, and finally I was happy with her about a year ago.  This year (2009) brought Blythe dolls into my life.  Since then I moved into digital art--still have a lot to learn, sure could use a computer tablet!  I'm also moving back into fine art:  charcoal, pencils, paper.  Of course, I may combine it with digital.  I am too impatient to draw what I see in my head in entirety.  I a

I am struggling with learning my way around dA! I am in a rapid learning phase with dolls.  I have made progress in rerooting, holding high standards for the appearance of the hairline and the scalp coverage.  I just recreated one of my favorite dolls, but did her "makeup" differently and she has a whole new character. I'm also finding new sources for dolls and will go on a buying spree when I make some sales.  Time to cash in bonds, sell blood, collect aluminum, something to bring in money to spend on dolls!!! I see tons of images here that I want to make into dolls.  There is one image I have lost track of, a photograph sort of self port