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Evolution of the Dark Manor Doll

Doll Evolution

That title seems so lofty and stuff, but it’s honestly the best way to describe what I’ve been thinking about. I’ve been looking back a lot lately. At all my work over the past year – it’s been about a year and a half since I started sculpting – and the changes and progress I see in my work are so encouraging. And important. I think the only way to become great at something is to never be completely satisfied with what you’ve created. You’ve got to always be pushing yourself to make something even better each time. Continue reading “Evolution of the Dark Manor Doll”

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Shop Update: 6/5/15

Shop Update 6-5-15

I’ve got two new gothic dolls that will be popping into the shop tomorrow, Friday, June 5th at 2:00pm. To purchase either of these you can find my shop on etsy or simpy click the shop tab above and it will take you directly to my shop. Layaway for either doll is available. If you are interested in reserving a doll please email me at DarkManorDolls@gmail.com. For layaway I require a $100 deposit and once that is paid the doll will be reserved for up to 30 days. Continue reading “Shop Update: 6/5/15”

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Heartbroken Dolls

Heartbroken1-WMI finished up the second in this series of Valentines Dolls today. Both of these sad little sweethearts got a lot of positive feedback and only one is still available. I had wondered about how people would react to my more solemn take on this day of romance. Valentine’s day is a day that comes with a whole slew of mixed emotions. Some of my memories surrounding this holiday are pleasant, but many are very sad and lonely. Continue reading “Heartbroken Dolls”

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On My Worktable – 1/19/15

My Work Table 1.19.15

Spent most of the day today working on this new dolly. I got to use my new pastels along with some paint to give her a face. More tomorrow and possibly the day after, then hopefully I’ll be able to get a photo shoot done and list her. She’s the second of my Valentine’s dolls, a series I’m calling the Heartbroken Dolls. As soon as I finish this one up and get some pictures I plan to share with you my thoughts behind creating these sad little dolls.

 

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Candy Cane Dolls

I finished up a few dolls this week that have been stuck in my head for quite some time. A few months back when I was brainstorming ideas for Christmas themed dolls I was writing down different things that remind me of the Christmas season – things like snow, evergreen trees, gingerbread, gumdrops and candy canes. And then I started thinking about the board game Candyland with all the different candy-themed characters. That’s when the idea popped in my head – a candy cane doll!! Continue reading “Candy Cane Dolls”