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April 30, 2012

Texture x 2

Ask anybody - two heads are better than one.  If I'm having trouble figuring out a solution to a problem, I talk to my husband or friend about it.  I'm not looking for answers really, just a sounding board.  Articulating out loud helps me come to terms with "it" and go from there.

I love making dolls.  I usually make one while I'm mulling over my next major art quilt.  This (these?) girls presented their own problems - I had a great time putting this together.

The heads are made of painted canvas, hand stitched and embellished with odd bits of buttons, hardware, beads, etc.  Legs made from bobbins, hand painted and cut to size.  Arms of upholstery fabric, hands needle sculpted.  The body - what to do with the body...hmmm.  Decision made - use Apoxy Sculpt - love that stuff.  A box-like form made of foam core and tape; covered it with the Apoxy Sculpt. After curing for 24 hours, it was painted.  Vintage button glued on with E-6000.   She stands 13" high.


"Lilly" texture (linear burn @19%) courtesy of Kim Klassen
My own "Grid2" texture (soft light @ 47%)

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24 comments:

  1. SueannApril 30, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    What fun!!!
    Hugs
    SUeAnn

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  2. ashokMay 1, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    loved the buttons!

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  3. SandyMay 2, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    This is awesome how cool are they with there woolly tops and button eyes. Sandy :) #109

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  4. ElizaMay 2, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Your statue looks awesome and so quirky, I love it. It reminds me of siamese twins. suppose that is not really funny. sorry....

    Eliza #19

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  5. Luna TigerMay 2, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Great ! These dolls make me thing to tim Burton's puppets !
    http://selenite.weebly.com

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  6. KarenMay 2, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    A wonderful piece of art, it looks great :)

    Have a great WOYWW and a lovely week, hugs, Karen xx #12

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  7. MayMay 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    LOVE , LOVE, LOVE IT.... Hugs May x x x#32

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  8. MayMay 3, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Hi... The eye stamp is a Tim holtz stamp... Visual artistry collection... Hope this helps, Hugs May x x x

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  9. HazelMay 3, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Interesting project - just wondering whether this is the right post for WOYWW for Wednesday? - thanks for sharing - Hazel #10 x

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  10. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Cool (and a little creepy) dolls! lol. But you're so right, 2 heads ARE better than one or a sound board @ the very least :)

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  11. deb dutyMay 3, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I love it! You are so creative!!

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  12. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Very cool! Two heads are definitely better than one. :)

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  13. Betty ManousosMay 3, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    i LOVE your creativity! great project!

    this is an awesome creation!

    happy thursday!

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  14. carol l mckMay 3, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Love the doll~ sooooo creative and fun ~thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  15. SusanMay 3, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Wow...this is amazing!

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  16. JipetSunMay 3, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    It's fantastic ! I love it, it's a so lovely creation :D

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  17. UnknownMay 3, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    You are very, very creative!

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  18. Katherines CornerMay 3, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    you are so creative my friend. hugs and thank you for joining in the hop fun xo

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  19. HeatherMay 8, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    How cute is the doll, Love it! I wish I had some of your creativity.

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  20. georgia b.May 8, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    love it! and yes... you are right. two heads are better than one. great artistry. love all the whimsical detail.

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  21. MerikeMay 8, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Wow! Very interestig dolls. You made wonderful art :)

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  22. UnknownMay 8, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    WOW!! What a cool doll. Wonderful and so creative.. I just love it...

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  23. AnonymousMay 8, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    I love the doll and I love your photo!

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  24. Linda KittmerMay 8, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    What a fun creation. I could use two heads some day! Love your creativity and photography.

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