Before I become a bear artist, I actually wanted to be a doll artist, to be specific - a Ball Jointed Doll Artist. However I got hold back because I did not know how to start to become one. In fact, I borrowed doll books from Library, bought some sculpey clay and even resin compound which cost me a hundred bucks
(They are still hanging in the air!). Even though I have done something to make "it" happen, but I failed, I think I gave it up too easily.
(I am kinda regreting now)
However, I didn't stop there. I continued to search for someone who can tell or teach me more about toy design and lucky enough I found my mentor, Emen Chen who taught me bear making and eventually I picked up this art and enjoy making them till now. I am glad that I am still doing what I like and fulfilled my dream =) But lately, my doll making urge is calling for me again... I am not sure if I should give it a try again.
To start, I have to understand how the BJD mechanism and joints work, hence I purchased a naked Hujoo Doll, a pair of glass eyes and eye putty from Ebay. It's really affordable, costing me less than 50USD in total. As a product designer, I am specialise in designing furniture, electronic and life style products, a dollie figure seems to be much more easier for an art student to handle.
(I gotta find a way to figure this out!) Anyway, I plan to explore and learn to remake dolls.
(One of the project for year 2012) If I never try, I'm going to regret and never know if this is meant for me.
I CAN DO IT!!! GOGOGO!!!
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| They arrived yesterday! |
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| Glass doll eyes and eyes putty |
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| Very posable, she can sit! |
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| She can stand without support too! |
So exciting Wayne. I can't wait to see you work on her.
ReplyDeleteYes very exciting Joanne, I can't wait to see your doll arrives and your remake =)
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