Allright, I just need to get some stuff out đŸ˜›
If I had a billion dollars on my account, I’d collect ALL the things. Old toys, new toys, collectables, figurines, almost all kinds of dolls (except porcelaine, clowns and ventriloquist dolls) and I’d buy a house solely to display my collection in.
But I don’t have very much money at all, so I try to collect only the things that bring me the most joy. BJD’s, and a little Danbo and a Jun (the pink rabbit).
But one temptation arose. A new trend, painting and customizing Monster High dolls. At first I liked that there was a doll with “joints” out there besides BJD’s, but at the same time they reminded me of pro ana bratz dolls. As time went by I started liking them more and more, and when I saw some of the most lovely customs, I knew I wanted to try and paint one.
But I didn’t get one, simply because I’m no good with paints. It’s my biggest issue in the BJD hobby as well, I lack the control of acrylics (and watercolor pencils) that I see the pro’s have, and I can’t stop comparing myself to the very best, so I’m never satisfied. I was afraid I’d be stuck with a doll that looked horrifying.
Today, I decided to try anyway. I bought myself a Draculaura. I removed her face, and hair. I have now started with pastels, and decided to try using watercolor pencils instead of acrylics.
I don’t have any photos of her face-up yet, but please enjoy her box opening!
When I bought her I knew I wouldn’t feel the same way for her, as I do my BJD kids. That didn’t stop me from feeling giddy on my way home, I was looking forwards to getting her out of the box. And when I saw her blank face, I felt more already than I thought possible.
I decided to work with her mold when creating her new face, I hope to finish her soon so I can show her off. Lines will be grainy because of the watercolor pencils (how Andreja does it so well I will never know) but I don’t mind for some reason ^^